A Really Stupid Phishing Attempt !

Posted by Jean DAndrea
7
Feb 4, 2008
621 Views
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.
        
        --
        * 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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