Scam email??? Beware!
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Beware, this to me sounds a scam particularly as I have never has an account with Lloyds TSB.
Dear Customer,
Lloyds TSB has been receiving complaints from our customers for unauthorised use of the Lloyds TSB 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 Click Here To Start .
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
Legal Advisor
Lloyds TSB.
Particularly as it has come from "From: Nobody (nobody@aira.poeticdns.com) on behalf of Lloyds Bank (services@lloydstsb.com) "
Dear Customer,
Lloyds TSB has been receiving complaints from our customers for unauthorised use of the Lloyds TSB 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 Click Here To Start .
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
Legal Advisor
Lloyds TSB.
Particularly as it has come from "From: Nobody (nobody@aira.poeticdns.com) on behalf of Lloyds Bank (services@lloydstsb.com) "
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I do find it difficult to comprehend how people can be taken in by these.
Look at the grammatical errors in the email - and the non-english spelling of "apologise" and alarm bells should ring immediately.
Plus anything that says "Click here to start" should be confined to the bin anyway.
The only way to EVER log onto your online bank accounts is to open your web browser, and type in the URL yourself.
Granted that is not 100% guaranteed not to get hijacked, but if typing in the correct URL takes you to a spoof site, then the bank concerned would have some serious IT problems!
Look at the grammatical errors in the email - and the non-english spelling of "apologise" and alarm bells should ring immediately.
Plus anything that says "Click here to start" should be confined to the bin anyway.
The only way to EVER log onto your online bank accounts is to open your web browser, and type in the URL yourself.
Granted that is not 100% guaranteed not to get hijacked, but if typing in the correct URL takes you to a spoof site, then the bank concerned would have some serious IT problems!
Meeja said:
I do find it difficult to comprehend how people can be taken in by these.
Look at the grammatical errors in the email - and the non-english spelling of "apologise" and alarm bells should ring immediately.
Plus anything that says "Click here to start" should be confined to the bin anyway.
The only way to EVER log onto your online bank accounts is to open your web browser, and type in the URL yourself.
Granted that is not 100% guaranteed not to get hijacked, but if typing in the correct URL takes you to a spoof site, then the bank concerned would have some serious IT problems!
Or the host has not patched the DNS issues of late. Not always the banks fault!Look at the grammatical errors in the email - and the non-english spelling of "apologise" and alarm bells should ring immediately.
Plus anything that says "Click here to start" should be confined to the bin anyway.
The only way to EVER log onto your online bank accounts is to open your web browser, and type in the URL yourself.
Granted that is not 100% guaranteed not to get hijacked, but if typing in the correct URL takes you to a spoof site, then the bank concerned would have some serious IT problems!
matt21 said:
Beware, this to me sounds a scam particularly as I have never has an account with Lloyds TSB.
Dear Customer,
Lloyds TSB has been receiving complaints from our customers for unauthorised use of the Lloyds TSB 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 Click Here To Start .
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
Legal Advisor
Lloyds TSB.
Particularly as it has come from "From: Nobody (nobody@aira.poeticdns.com) on behalf of Lloyds Bank (services@lloydstsb.com) "
Thanks, i don't know how i have survived without your guidance all my life. Dear Customer,
Lloyds TSB has been receiving complaints from our customers for unauthorised use of the Lloyds TSB 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 Click Here To Start .
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
Legal Advisor
Lloyds TSB.
Particularly as it has come from "From: Nobody (nobody@aira.poeticdns.com) on behalf of Lloyds Bank (services@lloydstsb.com) "
These emails are the e-version of natural selection.
Also whilst we're here i thought i better warn you of:
ALL CAR OWNERS AND CAR DRIVERS, PLEASE READ
(originated from [Name of Insurance Company Removed])
Be aware of a new car-jacking scheme. You walk across the car park, unlock your car and get inside, lock the doors, start the engine and select reverse. You look into the rear-view mirror to back out of your parking space and notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window. So, you shift back into park or neutral, unlock the doors and get out to remove the paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing your view.
When you reach the back of your car the car-jackers appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and take off. Your engine was running and you would have left your handbag or briefcase in the car.
APART FROM NICKING ANYTHING OF VALUE, THEY MIGHT FIND YOUR ADDRESS AND THEY ALREADY HAVE YOUR KEYS!
Remember, if you see your rear view blocked like this just drive away and remove the paper later! It is stuck to your window!
THIS SCAM IS HAPPENING IN LONDON RIGHT NOW AND WILL SURELY SPREAD TO OTHER AREAS Be thankful that you read this email and forward it to friends and family especially to women!
JUST BE AWARE AND TAKE CARE. IT WILL SOON ARRIVE IN YOUR AREA.
illmonkey said:
Meeja said:
I do find it difficult to comprehend how people can be taken in by these.
Look at the grammatical errors in the email - and the non-english spelling of "apologise" and alarm bells should ring immediately.
Plus anything that says "Click here to start" should be confined to the bin anyway.
The only way to EVER log onto your online bank accounts is to open your web browser, and type in the URL yourself.
Granted that is not 100% guaranteed not to get hijacked, but if typing in the correct URL takes you to a spoof site, then the bank concerned would have some serious IT problems!
Or the host has not patched the DNS issues of late. Not always the banks fault!Look at the grammatical errors in the email - and the non-english spelling of "apologise" and alarm bells should ring immediately.
Plus anything that says "Click here to start" should be confined to the bin anyway.
The only way to EVER log onto your online bank accounts is to open your web browser, and type in the URL yourself.
Granted that is not 100% guaranteed not to get hijacked, but if typing in the correct URL takes you to a spoof site, then the bank concerned would have some serious IT problems!
Silent1 said:
Thanks, i don't know how i have survived without your guidance all my life.
These emails are the e-version of natural selection.
Also whilst we're here i thought i better warn you of:
(originated from [Name of Insurance Company Removed])
Be aware of a new car-jacking scheme. You walk across the car park, unlock your car and get inside, lock the doors, start the engine and select reverse. You look into the rear-view mirror to back out of your parking space and notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window. So, you shift back into park or neutral, unlock the doors and get out to remove the paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing your view.
When you reach the back of your car the car-jackers appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and take off. Your engine was running and you would have left your handbag or briefcase in the car.
APART FROM NICKING ANYTHING OF VALUE, THEY MIGHT FIND YOUR ADDRESS AND THEY ALREADY HAVE YOUR KEYS!
Remember, if you see your rear view blocked like this just drive away and remove the paper later! It is stuck to your window!
THIS SCAM IS HAPPENING IN LONDON RIGHT NOW AND WILL SURELY SPREAD TO OTHER AREAS Be thankful that you read this email and forward it to friends and family especially to women!
JUST BE AWARE AND TAKE CARE. IT WILL SOON ARRIVE IN YOUR AREA.
These emails are the e-version of natural selection.
Also whilst we're here i thought i better warn you of:
ALL CAR OWNERS AND CAR DRIVERS, PLEASE READ
(originated from [Name of Insurance Company Removed])
Be aware of a new car-jacking scheme. You walk across the car park, unlock your car and get inside, lock the doors, start the engine and select reverse. You look into the rear-view mirror to back out of your parking space and notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window. So, you shift back into park or neutral, unlock the doors and get out to remove the paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing your view.
When you reach the back of your car the car-jackers appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and take off. Your engine was running and you would have left your handbag or briefcase in the car.
APART FROM NICKING ANYTHING OF VALUE, THEY MIGHT FIND YOUR ADDRESS AND THEY ALREADY HAVE YOUR KEYS!
Remember, if you see your rear view blocked like this just drive away and remove the paper later! It is stuck to your window!
THIS SCAM IS HAPPENING IN LONDON RIGHT NOW AND WILL SURELY SPREAD TO OTHER AREAS Be thankful that you read this email and forward it to friends and family especially to women!
JUST BE AWARE AND TAKE CARE. IT WILL SOON ARRIVE IN YOUR AREA.
Silent, I'd like to see them buggers "jump into" the VX without having to drive to a physiotherapist.Silent1 said:
matt21 said:
Beware, this to me sounds a scam particularly as I have never has an account with Lloyds TSB.
Dear Customer,
Lloyds TSB has been receiving complaints from our customers for unauthorised use of the Lloyds TSB 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 Click Here To Start .
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
Legal Advisor
Lloyds TSB.
Particularly as it has come from "From: Nobody (nobody@aira.poeticdns.com) on behalf of Lloyds Bank (services@lloydstsb.com) "
Thanks, i don't know how i have survived without your guidance all my life. Dear Customer,
Lloyds TSB has been receiving complaints from our customers for unauthorised use of the Lloyds TSB 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 Click Here To Start .
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
Legal Advisor
Lloyds TSB.
Particularly as it has come from "From: Nobody (nobody@aira.poeticdns.com) on behalf of Lloyds Bank (services@lloydstsb.com) "
These emails are the e-version of natural selection.
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well done you that your so on the ball. I only posted it incase some people didnt realise
Dear customer...
No name = binned.
I have this one,they even admit to being in Africa.
From: African Development Bank Group
Date: 27/05/2008 13:15:49
Subject: Your Fund Release!!!
From Desk of the President African Development Bank
No 12 Tinubu Square Lagos-Nigeria
E-mail:donaldkaberukangn@presidency.com
Telephone: +234-807-544-4417
www.afdb.org
I am Mr. Donald Kaberuka, the President African Development Bank. This is to bring to your notice that my office has taking over all the money Transaction originated from any part of African and Europe countries as Contract payment, Fund Inheritance or Lottery Winning due to Unauthorized/incapability of financial Institutions/security companies In releasing such huge sum of money due to Fraud, terrorist and money Laundry activities going on world wide.
The World Bank Group has Mandated the African Development Bank via my Office to release funds to beneficiaries through certified International Cashier's Bank Draft, Hence Your Name appears as one of the fund beneficiaries whom their fund was successfully cleared recently From Terrorist and Money laundry and your money will be released to you Through International Cashier's Bank Draft that will be cashable from any. International Bank in your country been the only way you would receive your money to avoid paying excess charges.
As regards to this arrangement You are advised to contact the telex director Rev Kampson Lars through his Direct telephone number +234-802-794-7762 rev_kampsonlars@oued.org inform him to issue you the International Cashier's bank Draft with the complete name you would provide to him.
You are therefore advised to forward your direct telephone numbers Your complete name and your mailing address to Rev Kampson Lars for Immediate release of your money most importantly be aware that Ten Million UNITED STATES Dollars Only (US10,000,000.00) was allocated to you Be also informed That the Funds Approvals and authorization document Including Antiterrorist Clearance Certificate was issued in your name and has been handed over to Rev Kampson Lars to release to you through any faster courier service.
Therefore be aware that your fund has obtained all it's clearance to be released to you. Finally Rev Kampson Lars is standby to receive your communication and Release your funds to you through International Cashier' Bank Draft without ANY delay. Make your contact directly to Rev Kampson Lars, any time because we are working 24 Hours to be able to meet up with the mandate given to us by the World Bank. It is more better that you make your contact to Rev. Kampson Lars through telephone for more detailed information as he is a very busy Man. Also note that you will be responsible for the courier charges $98 to ship your draft to you alongside the clearance document.
Thanks for Your Cooperation.
Mr. Donald Kaberuka
(President) African Development Bank
www.afdb.org
No name = binned.
I have this one,they even admit to being in Africa.
From: African Development Bank Group
Date: 27/05/2008 13:15:49
Subject: Your Fund Release!!!
From Desk of the President African Development Bank
No 12 Tinubu Square Lagos-Nigeria
E-mail:donaldkaberukangn@presidency.com
Telephone: +234-807-544-4417
www.afdb.org
I am Mr. Donald Kaberuka, the President African Development Bank. This is to bring to your notice that my office has taking over all the money Transaction originated from any part of African and Europe countries as Contract payment, Fund Inheritance or Lottery Winning due to Unauthorized/incapability of financial Institutions/security companies In releasing such huge sum of money due to Fraud, terrorist and money Laundry activities going on world wide.
The World Bank Group has Mandated the African Development Bank via my Office to release funds to beneficiaries through certified International Cashier's Bank Draft, Hence Your Name appears as one of the fund beneficiaries whom their fund was successfully cleared recently From Terrorist and Money laundry and your money will be released to you Through International Cashier's Bank Draft that will be cashable from any. International Bank in your country been the only way you would receive your money to avoid paying excess charges.
As regards to this arrangement You are advised to contact the telex director Rev Kampson Lars through his Direct telephone number +234-802-794-7762 rev_kampsonlars@oued.org inform him to issue you the International Cashier's bank Draft with the complete name you would provide to him.
You are therefore advised to forward your direct telephone numbers Your complete name and your mailing address to Rev Kampson Lars for Immediate release of your money most importantly be aware that Ten Million UNITED STATES Dollars Only (US10,000,000.00) was allocated to you Be also informed That the Funds Approvals and authorization document Including Antiterrorist Clearance Certificate was issued in your name and has been handed over to Rev Kampson Lars to release to you through any faster courier service.
Therefore be aware that your fund has obtained all it's clearance to be released to you. Finally Rev Kampson Lars is standby to receive your communication and Release your funds to you through International Cashier' Bank Draft without ANY delay. Make your contact directly to Rev Kampson Lars, any time because we are working 24 Hours to be able to meet up with the mandate given to us by the World Bank. It is more better that you make your contact to Rev. Kampson Lars through telephone for more detailed information as he is a very busy Man. Also note that you will be responsible for the courier charges $98 to ship your draft to you alongside the clearance document.
Thanks for Your Cooperation.
Mr. Donald Kaberuka
(President) African Development Bank
www.afdb.org
I wish you had posted this advice yesterday. I did think there was something odd about the email because I bank with Barclays. But II sent them all my details to the sender of the email because I always do what emails from Banks tell me to do. Do you think you could regularly monitor your emails for similar messages and alert us when you think there is something odd? I've got a funny feeling about the bloke from Nigeria who just offered me a share of $456,890,000. Hopefully the £750 I've paid for a flight to Lagos to meet him will be a good investment.
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