Ian R Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I know most of use don't fall for this but its a pretty convincing email. But as I don't and never banked with HSBC it has to be a scam and the fact the email originates from Germany. This is the email Re-Activate Your Account From: HSBC Bank Plc ([email protected]) http://gfx2.hotmail.com/mail/w4/pr01/ltr/i_yellowshield.gifYou may not know this sender.Mark as safe|Mark as junk Sent: 11 November 2009 16:06:47 To: @hotmail.com HSBC - Ownership Verification http://www.hsbc.co.uk/1/themes/html/hsbcukpersonal/logo.gif The world's local bank https://www.ukpersonal.hsbc.com/public/ukpersonal/secure/ebank/images/en/registerid.gif Dear Sir/Madam, HSBC Bank Plc is hereby announcing the New Security Upgrade. We've upgraded our new SSL servers to serve our customers for a better and secure banking service, against any fraudulent activities. Due to this recent upgrade, you are requested to update your account information by clicking the link below. https://Securityalert.HSBC.co.uk/1/2/ HSBC Bank Plc Security Advisor HSBC Bank PLC. Please do not reply to this e-mail. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered. For assistance, log in to your HSBC Online Bank account and choose the "Help" link on any page. HSBC Email ID # 1009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkdtime Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Have you alerted the Bank, like you say, it does look pretty convincing as the link appears to show the correct domain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 just doing that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 have you forwarded it to HSBC? What if I get a suspicious looking email? * If you suspect an email is not from us, don't click on any links it contains or open any accompanying attachments. Instead, please forward it to [email protected]. We take these matters very seriously and will fully investigate the email in question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 have you forwarded it to HSBC? Yep have done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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