manc350z Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Ok.. Most internet aware people won't fall for this but i just got a scam mail from "abbey" .. web page looks quite good but is gypsying off a spanish 4x4 parts website.. beware.. URL you are redirected to = http://www.talleresjosemaria4x4.com/com ... online.htm Notice the really hard to spot "http://www.talleresjosemaria4x4.com" bit... email is entitled " Abbey National Bank -Restore Your Online Access " =============================================== Content = Dear Valued Customer, This is an important message from the Abbey National Security Centre and this message has been issued due to a recent upgrade of our servers. All our current customers are required to update there Online Banking details by simply login on to there online accounts. For security reasons, your access to sensitive account features has been limited until your details are updated on our server. However, failure to update your details will further lead to a temporary restriction of your online access. Update your account now in just one easy step, click the "Log on" button below and enter your current login details to restore your access and enjoy the benefits of online banking and finance and to avoid fraudulent activities on your account. ============================================= I tried to send this on to Abbey... but they don't appear to have anywhere to send it to... ho hum.... So if you fell for this feel free to slap yourself now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 looks a reputable co to me well spotted but how many people would not look at the url Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmJak Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 That's a sneaky one, and I bet a load of people fall for it cos the site does look good. Unfortunately, as most banks states that they will never send out emails like this, if you fall for it I bet the bank won't cover any losses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc350z Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 I hate these low rent scammers... they're scum... it'll be some socially challenged little t055er.. and if they get caught it'll be a smacked wrist and a bit of a fine... they deserver a bl00dy good beating... and it'll be the innocent internet newbies that they get... probably those least able to afford the hassle.. obviously ultimately it would be the CC company that kops for the bill but it costs us all in the long run... i'd love to get 5 minutes alone with one of these inept little dogs and non surgically implant their pc's.. it would be SOOOOO satisfying .. well for me at least.. maybe not so for the human detritus that carries out the scam... Enough ranting... but it doesn't half get my back up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 If you use IE, it comes up as a threat. Seems MS got something right for once! Does look quite good. Doesnt quite hold up once you "log in". Hope they have fun trying the details I entered :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmJak Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Does look quite good. Doesnt quite hold up once you "log in". Hope they have fun trying the details I entered :lol: I think it forwards you to the real Abbey site afterwards looking at the URL's, and just saves the details you entered. Very clever idea I suppose, and pretty much no chance of conviction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cara Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I get these all the time. It's hard to see how anyone would fall for this type of thing as it is so prevalent - would think that everybody would know by now to never, ever, follow an emailed link and insert personal details. Still, I suppose newer internet users and the like are more vulnerable, and warnings need to be constantly pressed home. Really gets on my nerves (along with the numerous 'increase your length' and 'give her extra pleasure' type spam!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I get these all the time. It's hard to see how anyone would fall for this type of thing as it is so prevalent - would think that everybody would know by now to never, ever, follow an emailed link and insert personal details. Still, I suppose newer internet users and the like are more vulnerable, and warnings need to be constantly pressed home. Really gets on my nerves (along with the numerous 'increase your length' and 'give her extra pleasure' type spam!) glad its not just me getting these and what with the viagra and and how I've won £88m or whatever (usually two at a time ) - there are some really sad wasters out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cara Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I get these all the time. It's hard to see how anyone would fall for this type of thing as it is so prevalent - would think that everybody would know by now to never, ever, follow an emailed link and insert personal details. Still, I suppose newer internet users and the like are more vulnerable, and warnings need to be constantly pressed home. Really gets on my nerves (along with the numerous 'increase your length' and 'give her extra pleasure' type spam!) glad its not just me getting these and what with the viagra and and how I've won £88m or whatever (usually two at a time ) - there are some really sad wasters out there And those who have a secret inheritance from a royal family member and cannot be safely banked in their country due to Government, privacy, etc and oh, I am willing to share my millions with you if you let me use your bank account, please forward your bank details so I can make the transfer..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Unfortunately we have a world full of these scumbags - yet if they put that much effort into such crap why not get orf your ar** and have a go at a genuine business!! Oh sorry forgot that would imply they have to actually do some work for once Round them up - tie them to a sofa - stick richard and Judy on all day long 24x7 or worse SKY news and pin their eyelids open - everytime they nod off punch them! I would force feed them blue mouldy cakes with bits of fur on top and Martin could take them on trips in his Tugboat (at the end of a rope in the water) Oops sorry thats not very Christian of me is it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Chris Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I agree with Cara, does anyone fall for these any more? Real banks don't make bad spelling and grammar mistakes either, never mind the stinkingly obvious url. On the spam subject, anyone had the random telephone spam going round? "*PAAARRP* Ahoy there! Thsi is your Captain speaking!" Apparently I have won a cruise, but myself and the Wife love his cheery *PAAARRP* more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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