HSBC Scam Phishing Email

HSBC Scam

I received a new phishing scam email supposedly from HSBC this morning and although the email looks like it could come from HSBC Bank plc, the form goes to ktacademy.co.kr - which is certainly not anything to do with the HSBC bank.

Genuine HSBC Links on Email

This HSBC phishing scam may catch a few people out, as they have taken some time and trouble in designing it and they have included what appear to be genuine links to the HSBC Bank - but it’s not a genuine HSBC email.

HSBC will never send you an email to “Dear customer”, they won’t ask for personal details online and their form won’t go to ktacademy.co.kr. If you receive this email, (mine supposedly came from HSBC Bank plc [hsbc.emailhsbcbank @hsbc.co.uk] and the subject line was Important Message From HSBC Bank plc), delete it immediately.

It’s a scam, get rid of it now!

HSBC phishing email below (all links changed)

Dear Customer Understanding what’s happening in your account is important. Because of several attempts to logon into your HSBC internet banking account and invalids Banking ID,Security Number,Date of Birth(dob) been presented in our database your account has been suspended for internet banking.In this manner your Internet banking account needs to be reactivated as part of our commitment to protect your account against any instance of fraud in our website.Kindly use the “Log on” below and reactivate your internet banking access.Why should I check my statements online?By regularly checking your transactions online, you will be better equipped to spot potential fraud that may take place on your debit card and advise us immediately. We will then be able to refund you and investigate the fraudulent activity faster, which may lead to the arrest of the fraudster(s). What should I do if I notice anything suspicious? If you spot a transaction you don’t recognise call us immediately on 08457 404 404* as soon as possible. Best regards, HSBC Bank Plc* Our Telephone Banking service is subject to scheduled maintenance periods. To help us continually improve our service, and in the interests of security, we may monitor and/or record your telephone calls with us.

© HSBC Bank plc 2009. All rights reserved. Important Notes Privacy Statement

HSBC Bank plc Registered Office: 8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ.Registered in England - Number 14259.Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.Please do not reply to this email - use the contact points on the HSBC Bank web site to contact us. http://www.hsbc.co.ukAC13586

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