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22 November 2005, 12:44
A statement from the Westpac Banking Corporation's website
- you can find the original here (http://www.westpac.com.au/internet/publish.nsf/Content/PBOB+Latest+virus+information)
Security - Latest hoax email scam
Westpac is warning its customers to be aware of recent Internet scams, which involves sending out hoax emails claiming to be from Westpac and other major Australian banks.
Please note: Some hoax emails are poorly worded, and may contain grammar and spelling errors.
The most recent hoax email contains the following details (14 Nov 2005)
D?ae?r westpac.com.au Memb?re?,
We m?su?t c?ceh?k t?tah? y?uo?r westpac.com.au ID was reg?si?tered by r?lae? p?oe?ple. So, to h?ple? westpac.com.au preve?tn? automa?et?d r?artsige?tions, pl?ae?se cl?ci?k on t?sih? li?kn? and c?etelpmo? co?ed? verif?ci?ation proc?sse?:
T?nah?k you.
Other Examples
Personal & Business Account
Security Alert
Please note that Your Westpac Online Banking Account is about to expire. In order for it to remain active, please use the link below to proceed and access Your Account.
Dear valued Westpac member,
Due to concerns, for the safety and integrity of the online banking community we have issued the following warning message.
It has come to our attention that your Westpac account information needs to be updated as part of our continuing commitment to protect your account and to reduce the instance of fraud on our website.
If you could please take 5-10 minutes out of your online experience and renew your records you will not run into any future problems with the online service. However, failure to confirm your records may result in your account suspension.
Once you have confirmed your account records your internet banking service will not be interrupted and will continue as normal.
To confirm your bank account records please click here.
Many Thanks & Kind Regards
Westpac Bank Customer Department
[/QUOTSubject: Westpac Online Banking - Urgent!
Please sign in
Dear Customer, we need urgent action
As you probably know we have significantly updated our terms and conditions.
Please sign on using the form below to our secure online banking site.
Note that not accepting our new policies can result in additional fees, delayed processing times and sometimes account cancellations.
The email has an image of a customer sign-in box similar to Westpac.
Please sign in
Dear Customer,
As you probably know we have significantly updated our terms and conditions. Please sign on using the form below to our secure online banking site.
Note that not accepting our new policies can result in additional fees, delayed processing times and sometimes account cancellations.
The email has an image of a customer sign-in box similar to Westpac.
Subject line: Please answer some questions
Dear Clients, In order to provide a better service for our customers Westpac banking is taking a short survey. You will be kindly asked to answer some questions. You will receive 50 AUD to your account balance in 2 months. That will be a reward for your patience. Please answer all our questions carefully.
Please follow the follwing link in order to take the survey
Subject line: (your intials) money transfer from your account
The body of the email asks customers to verify a transfer of funds in their account by clicking on a link within the email. The link will direct the customer to the legitimate Westpac website, however, by clicking on the link customers are potentially downloading a Trojan virus.
Dear Valued Customer,
Our new scurity system will help you avoid frequently fraud transactions and to keep your deposited funds in safety.Due to technical update we recommend you to reactivate your account. Click on the link below to login and begin using your updated Westpac account.
Dear client of Westpac Internet Banking,
As the technical service of bank have been currently updating the software, we kindly ask you to follow the reference given below to confirm your data, otherwise your access to the system may be blocked.
Financial institutions around the world have always been subject to attempts by criminals to try and defraud money from them and their customers. These attempts can occur in a number of ways (eg credit card fraud, telephone banking or Internet scams). As a part of our ongoing commitment to provide the "Best Possible" service to all our Members, we are now requiring each member to validate their accounts once per month. To validate your personal Westpac online banking account follow the link.
If you suspect you have received one of these emails:
Please delete the email from your 'Inbox', and delete it again from your 'Deleted' folder, or 'Sent' folder if you have forwarded on the email. If you are using a computer in an office/corporate environment it is good practice to inform your system administrator of any suspicious emails.
If you suspect you have clicked on a link within the email:
1. Perform a scan for possible viruses and Trojans using your virus protection software. If you require further information, contact your software vendor.
2. If you do not have anti-virus software, we suggest you use one of the many free tools available on the internet. Some examples you could try can be found at:
www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/
www.symantec.com.au
www.mcafee.com.au
If you do not have anti-virus protection software, we recommend you do not use Westpac Internet Banking until you have up to date anti-virus protection.
Find out more about Internet Banking security. (http://www.westpac.com.au/internet/publish.nsf/content/WISESC+Security+Checklist)
Copyright © 2005 Westpac Banking Corporation
Quoted here by Fraudwatchers.org for the convenience of people new to the internet and/or in the process of being scammed.
- you can find the original here (http://www.westpac.com.au/internet/publish.nsf/Content/PBOB+Latest+virus+information)
Security - Latest hoax email scam
Westpac is warning its customers to be aware of recent Internet scams, which involves sending out hoax emails claiming to be from Westpac and other major Australian banks.
Please note: Some hoax emails are poorly worded, and may contain grammar and spelling errors.
The most recent hoax email contains the following details (14 Nov 2005)
D?ae?r westpac.com.au Memb?re?,
We m?su?t c?ceh?k t?tah? y?uo?r westpac.com.au ID was reg?si?tered by r?lae? p?oe?ple. So, to h?ple? westpac.com.au preve?tn? automa?et?d r?artsige?tions, pl?ae?se cl?ci?k on t?sih? li?kn? and c?etelpmo? co?ed? verif?ci?ation proc?sse?:
T?nah?k you.
Other Examples
Personal & Business Account
Security Alert
Please note that Your Westpac Online Banking Account is about to expire. In order for it to remain active, please use the link below to proceed and access Your Account.
Dear valued Westpac member,
Due to concerns, for the safety and integrity of the online banking community we have issued the following warning message.
It has come to our attention that your Westpac account information needs to be updated as part of our continuing commitment to protect your account and to reduce the instance of fraud on our website.
If you could please take 5-10 minutes out of your online experience and renew your records you will not run into any future problems with the online service. However, failure to confirm your records may result in your account suspension.
Once you have confirmed your account records your internet banking service will not be interrupted and will continue as normal.
To confirm your bank account records please click here.
Many Thanks & Kind Regards
Westpac Bank Customer Department
[/QUOTSubject: Westpac Online Banking - Urgent!
Please sign in
Dear Customer, we need urgent action
As you probably know we have significantly updated our terms and conditions.
Please sign on using the form below to our secure online banking site.
Note that not accepting our new policies can result in additional fees, delayed processing times and sometimes account cancellations.
The email has an image of a customer sign-in box similar to Westpac.
Please sign in
Dear Customer,
As you probably know we have significantly updated our terms and conditions. Please sign on using the form below to our secure online banking site.
Note that not accepting our new policies can result in additional fees, delayed processing times and sometimes account cancellations.
The email has an image of a customer sign-in box similar to Westpac.
Subject line: Please answer some questions
Dear Clients, In order to provide a better service for our customers Westpac banking is taking a short survey. You will be kindly asked to answer some questions. You will receive 50 AUD to your account balance in 2 months. That will be a reward for your patience. Please answer all our questions carefully.
Please follow the follwing link in order to take the survey
Subject line: (your intials) money transfer from your account
The body of the email asks customers to verify a transfer of funds in their account by clicking on a link within the email. The link will direct the customer to the legitimate Westpac website, however, by clicking on the link customers are potentially downloading a Trojan virus.
Dear Valued Customer,
Our new scurity system will help you avoid frequently fraud transactions and to keep your deposited funds in safety.Due to technical update we recommend you to reactivate your account. Click on the link below to login and begin using your updated Westpac account.
Dear client of Westpac Internet Banking,
As the technical service of bank have been currently updating the software, we kindly ask you to follow the reference given below to confirm your data, otherwise your access to the system may be blocked.
Financial institutions around the world have always been subject to attempts by criminals to try and defraud money from them and their customers. These attempts can occur in a number of ways (eg credit card fraud, telephone banking or Internet scams). As a part of our ongoing commitment to provide the "Best Possible" service to all our Members, we are now requiring each member to validate their accounts once per month. To validate your personal Westpac online banking account follow the link.
If you suspect you have received one of these emails:
Please delete the email from your 'Inbox', and delete it again from your 'Deleted' folder, or 'Sent' folder if you have forwarded on the email. If you are using a computer in an office/corporate environment it is good practice to inform your system administrator of any suspicious emails.
If you suspect you have clicked on a link within the email:
1. Perform a scan for possible viruses and Trojans using your virus protection software. If you require further information, contact your software vendor.
2. If you do not have anti-virus software, we suggest you use one of the many free tools available on the internet. Some examples you could try can be found at:
www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/
www.symantec.com.au
www.mcafee.com.au
If you do not have anti-virus protection software, we recommend you do not use Westpac Internet Banking until you have up to date anti-virus protection.
Find out more about Internet Banking security. (http://www.westpac.com.au/internet/publish.nsf/content/WISESC+Security+Checklist)
Copyright © 2005 Westpac Banking Corporation
Quoted here by Fraudwatchers.org for the convenience of people new to the internet and/or in the process of being scammed.