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PostPosted: 19:52 - 09 Jul 2006    Post subject: Fake emails. Reply with quote
Does anyone else keep getting these type of emails.
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Dear Barclays Member,
Your account has been randomly flagged in our system as a part of our routine security measures. This is a must to ensure that only you have access and use of your Barclays account and to ensure a safe Barclays experience. We require all flagged accounts to v erify their information on file with us. To verify your Information at this time, please visit our secure server webform by clicking the hyperlink below:

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Its all bollocks since im not with barclays, ive also had similar emails from other banks supposedly. Rolling Eyes I use googlemail.
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Rob-B
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PostPosted: 19:58 - 09 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
I haven't had them myself but that one looks dodgy. I dont think they send personal emails or ask for account information. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 21:00 - 09 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
best and easiest way to tell is to hover your mouse over any links that they give.

if it flash's up a different URL then the one that your floating over then it's an obvious fake


also make sure you have full header displays on your emails that you receive so that you know they're from genuine email adress servers
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PostPosted: 21:43 - 09 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
i just ignor them anyway, next time you log on you'll get a message to make you update things if its true anyhow!
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PostPosted: 22:49 - 09 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
All the internet banking systems I know of use a secure messaging system built into their website. I receive an email telling me I have new message, then have to log into the secure website to see it.

Any tat like this goes straight into my junkmail box anyway.
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PostPosted: 23:13 - 09 Jul 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Mister James wrote:
All the internet banking systems I know of use a secure messaging system built into their website. I receive an email telling me I have new message, then have to log into the secure website to see it.

Any tat like this goes straight into my junkmail box anyway.


Ditto with HSBC.


And, the _only_ emails you will get from Banks, or paypal, are spam. Easiest way to tell if its legit, its trying to sell you something! Laughing
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