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Phissing scam???

  • 22-12-2014 9:36am
    #1
    poppers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 642 ✭✭✭


    i received this this morning is it a phissing scam??

    bankofireland_online.gif
    Dear Customer[font=Verdana, sans-serif],[/font]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif]As a security measure when using some of the account services on 365 online you are required to enter a security code that will be sent directly to your mobile phone or registered address.This help to keep your account secure.[/font]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif]Unfortunately, some of your information need to be updated before you can continue with this service. This is a fraud prevention service designed to protect you.
    We deploys the latest secure 256-bit SSL technology, to keep your personal information from unauthorized parties.[/font]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif]LOGON HERE and follow the on screen instruction to update your account.[/font]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif]Thank you.[/font]

    [font=Verdana, sans-serif]Bank of Ireland 365 Online is a registered business name of Bank of Ireland.
    Registered Office - Head Office, Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2. Registered Number - C-1. © 2014 Bank of Ireland. [/font]


Comments

  • #2
    KAGY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,093 ✭✭✭KAGY


    Yep. Hold your mouse over the link and you will see is not a link to boi or 365.
    Didn't use your name either

    Banks never request this type of info by email


  • #3
    Bank of Ireland: Laura
    Closed Accounts Posts: 414 ✭✭Bank of Ireland: Laura


    [font=Arial, sans-serif]Hi poppers.[/font]
    [font=Arial, sans-serif] [/font]
    [font=Arial, sans-serif]Thanks for your query.[/font]
    [font=Arial, sans-serif] [/font]
    [font=Arial, sans-serif]Kagy is indeed correct, we would never request any type of information from you by email. [/font]
    [font=Arial, sans-serif]We would always advise our customers to contact us immediately with any security concerns and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.[/font]
    [font=Arial, sans-serif]
    Please send this mail along with any further emails you receive claiming to be from Bank of Ireland on to 365security@boimail.com. Once you have forwarded it on, we would advise that you delete it straight away without attempting to open any links included.[/font]
    [font=Arial, sans-serif] [/font]
    [font=Arial, sans-serif]If we can assist you with anything further, please let us know.[/font]

    [font=Arial, sans-serif]Laura[/font]


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