This is probably something about which 99% of those reading will groan saying “yes we knew”, but if it alerts just one person then it’s worth reading.
It seems that there is a spate of scam emails supposedly from your Bank informing that a payment from your credit card has been declined. This invites you to open an attachment with details…DON’T. My Bank advised to forward it to… phishing @ … the name of your Bank. This at least offers the possibility of the origin being traced.
The English is not quite correct in the email which ought to be the give away, apart from this not being the way your Bank operates.
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This is probably something about which 99% of those reading will groan saying “yes we knew”, but if it alerts just one person then it’s worth reading.
It seems that there is a spate of scam emails supposedly from your Bank informing that a payment from your credit card has been declined. This invites you to open an attachment with details…DON’T. My Bank advised to forward it to… phishing @ … the name of your Bank. This at least offers the possibility of the origin being traced.
The English is not quite correct in the email which ought to be the give away, apart from this not being the way your Bank operates.
I get them from banks that I have never even had an account with, I just reply telling them they have won the Ugandan lottery and to release the monies they need to forward me a cheque for £5000, once cleared the funds will be transfered to their mominated bank account. Funnily I dont get them anymore.
Banks will never ask you for your intimate details in any circumstances, as some emails suggest, and the same goes for any government departments, these are always sent by post.
I sometimes have fun with the scammers, and use some choice language to them, or insult their intelligence ( thats a laugh on its own ) but normally i tell them that their internet cafe is being monitored right at this moment, and the owners are helping with enquiries with regard to personal details, and sign off with Internet Police
I dont normally hear anymore.
BUT Recently i have been getting them from job agencies, usually from a person pretending to be a P/A and working at Office Solutions the money is fantastic £1500 a month for 3 hrs a week working, and based at home i`ve had 2 today from Miss Roberts, very tempting, used my imagination, but declined, and deleted.
I told 'em I’m happy to start monday, and I’ve already registered you with the inland revenue - a formality for all these big bucks about to come my way…
Line was disconnected that same afternoon…
Con aritists only do it, because it’s so rare for them to be busted, and even if only one person in a thousand goes for it, they’ll still make money what with there being pretty much no risk at the other times… Turning them down doesn’t penalise them you see…
Ps. They didn’t actually know who I was when they phoned, refering to me by the previous owner of the phone number rather than at my address…
Best one i saw was on tv one guy arranged to accept a check to go into his bank account however made hime meet in cornwall in a remote location thought that was rather funny
By replying to any scam or junk e-mail only advises that the e-mail they have is live. The best thing to do is block the e-mail address then delete it.
Ooh. I was about to mention a good keyword filter to use on spam email, and I got “forbidden” come up… Must have activated this website’s filter I guess!
This reply from the Bank maybe of interest. It does provide a link to further information at least.
**"**Thank you for reporting a suspected Phishing email to us.
We take your online security seriously
We are committed to working with you to help keep you safe when you bank online with us. We will always take the appropriate action against phishing attacks and fake websites that impersonate our brands.
Remember, we will never ask you for your full PIN, full password or card-reader at login.
What to do if you think you have responded to a suspicious email, or suspect your accounts have been accessed by someone other than yourself
Please contact us immediately. You will find our contact details under Contact Us at natwest. com
If you receive a suspicious email or see any phishing websites relating to a different organisation, you can report them via the Request Advice section of Bank Safe Online (banksafeonline. org. uk), a UK banking industry initiative to help bank customers to stay safe online.
Where to get more information
For more information about phishing, other common scams and internet security in general please visit natwest. com/security**"**
