Fraud?

hflower74

Sorry if this is the wrong place.

I have received the same email from Halifax plc twice now, the first one i ignored cos i thought it might be dodgy and now i have received the same email.
I do not have an account with the Halifax so was thinking that maybe someone is sending out the email randomly and hoping they come across someone who does.
Do you think i should report this to the Hlaifax? Or do you think its genuine?
I have not and dont intend to click the link.
Security Center Advisory!



Dear Customer

Halifax PLC. has been receiving complaints from our customers for unauthorised use of the Halifax Online accounts. As a result we are making an extra security check on all of our Customers account in order to protect their information from theft and fraud.


Due to this, you are requested to follow the provided steps and confirm your Online Banking details for the safety of your Accounts. Please (link removed)


However, Failure to do so may result in temporary account suspension. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your account. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Thanks for your co-operation.
Fraud Prevention Unit
Security Center Advisory
Halifax PLC.

cattie

It is without a doubt a fake as no banking organisation will ask or need you to confirm your details.

You are wise never to click the link on any emails, which is something I never do either.

Forward the email to Halifax if you can as if nobody has notified them of this email going doing the rounds at present then they can inform their customers to beware.

everythingblogcast

the domian address is deijmann.nl and has /halifax-co.uk so it is spam trying to get account details, contact the police print out the email using advante mode and that will include the IP address that it was sent from also print screen of the link (hover NEVER click). They police will look into it, also inform Halifax about it so they can warn their customers.

dunstonh

These are typically fake. Look at the email address it was sent to. It probably isnt yours. Look at the link in the email and you will see that it doesnt take you to the Halifax. Look at the grammer of the email and you will see mistakes and styles which you would not expect from a bank. Check the download link for the logo and you see it is taken from their website. You wouldnt get that on an email. Where is the contact telephone number?

Major changes like that would never be done via email..

The "Security Center Advisory!" is a common text in fraudulent emails. Its almost like [insert bank name here] Security Center Advisory!

http://www.halifax.co.uk/SecurityandPrivacy/phishing.asp

Most decent spam checkers pick up phishing. You may want to look into getting a spam checker.

Emma37

You should definitely report it, you may save other people a lot of trouble. I don't think for one minute that it's genuine, the Halifax wouldn't send out such an email. A big clue is in the American spelling (Center instead of Centre).

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Phishponds

Mugu mail

hflower74

Thanks everyone, thought it was dodgy so I will report it.

UK007BullDog

The banks know of the fake emails and online customers are warned to be vigilant. I get 10 of those a day and have stopped reporting them.

If you do not bank with them delete it. If you bank with them but not online, delete it. If you do bank with them online you should know that they are fake. Its the same with Ebay and paypal and so forth, if they ask for details or ask you to login to your account its a fake.

But good for you to ask before clicking into the links.

kittykirsty

maybe you could remove the link from your first post to stop others from clicking on it, perhaps by accident?

Mrs_B_12

I always forward dodgy bank emails to [EMAIL="reports@banksafeonline.org.uk"]reports@banksafeonline.org.uk[/EMAIL] They actively work to close down the dodgy sites that the links take you to on these emails.

juno

I've had a lot of them recently, and I don't even bank with Halifax! Lloyds TSB seem to be going round a lot atm too, so be careful.