WARNING - Halifax email

ovetta2001

My other half got this via email - he doesnt even have a halifax account. I just saw a similar one for lloyds too so looks like someone is doing the run

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.



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dinglebert

without being rude, if everyone posted all these attempts from different banks there would be nothing else on this site. I get at least 3 or 4 of these every week, usually from banks I know nothing about. I also get at least 2 a day claiming to be from paypal.

These are always fraud attempts just bin them

ovetta2001

and yet people still fall for them

poppyolivia

I actually got one of these the other day ... thanks for posting xx

Gingernutmeg

I get so many of these lol, at least five a day. What makes me think that they're not genuine is that they generally always start 'Dear Valued Customer' ... Since when have UK banks ever valued their customers???

Dustykitten

Thanks OP I find these helpful. Below is my version received today:

Valued Customer:

Our Online Banking Security Team is carrying out a fraud prevention exercise on all accounts, to reduce and prevent Fraud on our online Banking system .All Verified Accounts will recieve a Special Anti-Fraud Protection, Which will reduce all risks of Online Fraud.
Please click on (LINK REMOVED) to continue Update your account information to the verification process.
(Remember Failure to verify your account details will lead to account suspension for security Reasons)