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SCAM: “Barclays Bank Online Security Alert”

27
Mar
2012

If you receive an email like this, please don’t open or click the link or the attachment. This is a phishing email. Beware!

From: [email protected]

Attachment: barclays.html

Body:

Barclays Bank Online Security Alert

Dear Barclays Bank Customer,

We take online security seriously your online security is our priority. But we need your
Help to keep you safe. Remember to be vigilant of your security at all times.
As a result of this, you are required to update your online banking security so as to
secure your online account from unwanted third parties using the following steps.

* Click on the attachment and follow the instruction
* Update your online banking details
* Confirm Update

*This security measure automatically updates your online banking security.

Regards.

Gary Hopkins

Barclays Bank PLC. Registered in England. Barclays Bank PLC is authorised and regulated by
the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Registered No 1026167. Barclays Insurance Services
Company Limited is authorised and regulated by the FSA. Registered No 973765. Registered
Office for both: 1 Churchill Place, London, E14 5HP. “The Woolwich” and “Woolwich” are
trademarks and trading names of Barclays Bank PLC. Barclays Business is a trading name of
Barclays Bank PLC. Barclays Bank PLC subscribes to the Lending Code which is monitored and
enforced by the Lending Standards Board and is licensed and regulated by the Office of Fair
Trading for the provision of credit products to consumers and related services. Further
details can be found at www.lendingstandardsboard.org.uk
Proud sponsors of the Barclays Premier League &  the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals

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