Halifax Scam

[ziggysego]

Sorry to hear that illdecide

I get them emails from PayPal and various banks all the time. Even from banks I'm not even a member of. Some of them can be very convincing.

As a rule, I always delete the emails.

[illdecide]

Lads in fairness it was a stupid thing to do, but seriously the way it happened was unbelievable. Because i didn't log on properly the first time (obviously hit the wrong key) i was sent an e-mail within 30 mins of doing so and because it said someone tried to access my account and failed i assumed staright away that was me and they asked to update my security details. Their scam was 100% idential to the Halifax's login screen with all the Logo's in the right place it was def well thought thru.

The money was ripped out either late last nite or early this morning so hopefully it will be traced easily and returned to it's rightful owner.

Lads the bad thing out of it all was the wife found out how much money i had (i know it's not a big amount but still)

[Gnevin]

Seriously people still get caught out by these?

If you receive an email from your bank , ring them .

[MW]

No Bank or Building Society will ever just send you a mail asking you to update account information or security information.

That's the maxim I would stick with.

Got a very official looking email 'from Nationwide' a few weeks ago asking me to update my online banking details, which I just ignored. Might try and hoke it out if I haven't deleted it.

[carnaross]

Sorry to hear that illdecide

I get them emails from PayPal and various banks all the time. Even from banks I'm not even a member of. Some of them can be very convincing.

As a rule, I always delete the emails.

Had several myself from PayPal and, as you say, some from banks I'm not a customer of, namely HSBC. I never read 'em always delete unopened. Also, BTW, never agree, assuming you do read it, to the unsubscribe terms. Do that, and they know they've connected, so even more crap gets sent your way. The ultimate answer is to change your email address regularly, which, I know is a PITA!!

[illdecide]

Good news. Halifax have told me they will have the money back to me within 24hrs. The fraud team however need to to speak to me first to change usernames and password etc. (i think thats what they're looking, unless I'm under suspicion)

[Hardy]

The fraud team however need to to speak to me first to change usernames and password etc.

Are you SURE it was the Halifax fraud team you were talking to? 

[5 Sams]

One example of a dodgy one....I think ....I deleted it anyway

Dear xxxx,

In accordance with our major database relocation, we are currently having major adjustments and updates of user accounts to verify that the informations you have provided with us during the sign-up process are true and correct. However, we have noticed some discrepancies regarding your account at Paypal. Possible causes are inaccurate contact information and invalid logout process.

We require you to complete an account verification procedure as part of our security measure.
You must click the link below to complete the process.
http://login.paypal.com.webscr.kenayyfonsacjkuhyuwmi.samoosakhale.com/PayPa
l/index.html?webscr?cmd=_login-run

Unable to do so may result to abnormal account behavior during transactions.


Thank you for using PayPal!
The PayPal Team

[Silky]

Sorry for your trouble illdecide. I'm glad it has been sorted out.

[pintsofguinness]

Sorry to hear about your trouble i'lldecide, glad it's sorted for you now.

Some of the boys on here know how to kick someone when they're down, it's a pity everyone can't be as smart as them.

[Snowed Under]

Sorry to hear about your trouble i'lldecide, glad it's sorted for you now.

Some of the boys on here know how to kick someone when they're down, it's a pity everyone can't be as smart as them.

Sweet Mother of God, name one person who was kicking him, people were either sympathetic or offering advice! 

[john mcgill]

Fair play to you illdecide.  It was decent of you to think of others and alert us, many a one would have said nothing to hide their mistake.  I'm sure your stomach hit the floor when you realised.  There but for the Grace of God............. Glad you are getting the money refunded.  Best of luck for the New Year.

[Sandy Hill]

Sorry to hear about your trouble i'lldecide, glad it's sorted for you now.

Some of the boys on here know how to kick someone when they're down, it's a pity everyone can't be as smart as them.

Glad to hear you got sorted but the wife will never trust you again, in any aspect of your life!

[gerry]

glad to hear illdecide, thats all sorted.  good of you to share you experience with us.

[Puckoon]

Sorry to hear about your trouble i'lldecide, glad it's sorted for you now.

Some of the boys on here know how to kick someone when they're down, it's a pity everyone can't be as smart as them.

Sweet Mother of God, name one person who was kicking him, people were either sympathetic or offering advice! 

The post by the wobbler was right out of the book of pricks.