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HSBC email that looks like a scam

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Hi all
I applied 3 weeks ago and didn't hear anything,
however today I got an email from this email address: hsbc@information.hsbc.co.uk, saying that don't find an account on my name (which isn't true)  isn't correct, it looks a SCAM email, can anyone confirm that?

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  • bradders1983
    bradders1983 Posts: 5,684 Forumite
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    Applied for what?
  • jackroit
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  • jackroit
    jackroit Posts: 64 Forumite
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    Hi all
    I applied 3 weeks ago and didn't hear anything,
    however today I got an email from this email address: hsbc@information.hsbc.co.uk, saying that don't find an account on my name (which isn't true)  isn't correct, it looks a SCAM email, can anyone confirm that?
  • bradders1983
    bradders1983 Posts: 5,684 Forumite
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    No need to ask again, we read it the first time.
  • nyermen
    nyermen Posts: 1,138 Forumite
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    Are you sure that's the email (a link can read one thing but have an underlying different email).  I could create a link that shows the above but when clicked on to create a new email, actually is a totally different address.  (apologies, you may be aware of all this, but I prefer to check).
    I ask because that email address you written above is under the control of HSBC UK.  However - I'm also surprised that such an expected reply would come from a generic email address like that.  On the flip side, it's not asking for anything I guess?  Passwords, account details, to click here for a response?  In which case maybe it is.  Best option is to call a trusted number (appreciate that's more difficult to get through at the moment)
    Peter

    Debt free - finally finished paying off £20k + Interest.
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