A Really Stupid Phishing Attempt !
Hi Everyone,
Just received the following, allegedly from the Commonwealth Bank.
Note the address to click on !!!!! :-)
QUOTE
Dear Member,
At Commonwealth Bank the highest interest to our customers is the safekeeping of confidential information you have entrusted to us and using it in a secure manner. A fundamental element of safeguarding your confidential information is to provide protection against unauthorized access or use of this information. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with federal guidelines to guard your non-public personal information against unauthorized access.
At this time we need you to confirm your e-mail address with our existing database. As soon as our database will be updated we need to make few important announcements to our customers so please update your contact information with no delay. Please follow the link below and fill in the necessary requirements:
https://online.westpac.com.au/esis/Login/SrvPage
Please note:
If your account information is not updated within 48 hours then your ability to access your account will become restricted. Unfortunately, if your information remains not updated for an extended period of time, it may result in account termination.
We are committed to the secure use and protection of customer information on our website. If you have any questions regarding our services please check the website or call our customer service.
Best Regards,
Commonwealth Bank Online Department.
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* Please do not respond to this email as your reply will not be received.
© Commonwealth Bank of Australia 2008 ABN 48 123 123 12
UNQUOTE
Immediately under this email was another exactly the same, allegedly from the
Westpac Bank.
If they expect to catch people, wouldn't you think they'd get their addresses
right? :-) Naturally, I didn't follow the link in either message!
Just received the following, allegedly from the Commonwealth Bank.
Note the address to click on !!!!! :-)
QUOTE
Dear Member,
At Commonwealth Bank the highest interest to our customers is the safekeeping of confidential information you have entrusted to us and using it in a secure manner. A fundamental element of safeguarding your confidential information is to provide protection against unauthorized access or use of this information. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with federal guidelines to guard your non-public personal information against unauthorized access.
At this time we need you to confirm your e-mail address with our existing database. As soon as our database will be updated we need to make few important announcements to our customers so please update your contact information with no delay. Please follow the link below and fill in the necessary requirements:
https://online.westpac.com.au/esis/Login/SrvPage
Please note:
If your account information is not updated within 48 hours then your ability to access your account will become restricted. Unfortunately, if your information remains not updated for an extended period of time, it may result in account termination.
We are committed to the secure use and protection of customer information on our website. If you have any questions regarding our services please check the website or call our customer service.
Best Regards,
Commonwealth Bank Online Department.
--
* Please do not respond to this email as your reply will not be received.
© Commonwealth Bank of Australia 2008 ABN 48 123 123 12
UNQUOTE
Immediately under this email was another exactly the same, allegedly from the
Westpac Bank.
If they expect to catch people, wouldn't you think they'd get their addresses
right? :-) Naturally, I didn't follow the link in either message!
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