Nat West

[SallyAnne]

I received an email this morning informing me of a change of procedure to their online banking service.

They provided a link, which I clicked on, which took me to a page that had a Nat West header, then loads of fields in which I had to put my name, address, log in details, passwords, etc etc.

It looked REALLY REALLY authentic...maybe apart from the things you normally get on a head, like a link to home, contact us, etc.

The thing that initially tipped me off that it was a scam was that I'm NOT actually a member of Nat West. But if I was, and I wasn't so IT literate, I would have definately fallen for this one. Like I say - it had the nat West header at the top of the page!!

I really worry for some people out there - completely open for abuse because of the internet (and their nievity/stupidity).

[Bagpuss]

How much exactly did you lose?

[SandyDown]

I received an email this morning informing me of a change of procedure to their online banking service.

They provided a link, which I clicked on, which took me to a page that had a Nat West header, then loads of fields in which I had to put my name, address, log in details, passwords, etc etc.

It looked REALLY REALLY authentic...maybe apart from the things you normally get on a head, like a link to home, contact us, etc.

The thing that initially tipped me off that it was a scam was that I'm NOT actually a member of Nat West. But if I was, and I wasn't so IT literate, I would have definately fallen for this one. Like I say - it had the nat West header at the top of the page!!

I really worry for some people out there - completely open for abuse because of the internet (and their nievity/stupidity).

Yep got one a few weeks ago for Halifax. Posted about it here if you recall.

[oracleslave]

I received an email this morning informing me of a change of procedure to their online banking service.

They provided a link, which I clicked on, which took me to a page that had a Nat West header, then loads of fields in which I had to put my name, address, log in details, passwords, etc etc.

It looked REALLY REALLY authentic...maybe apart from the things you normally get on a head, like a link to home, contact us, etc.

The thing that initially tipped me off that it was a scam was that I'm NOT actually a member of Nat West. But if I was, and I wasn't so IT literate, I would have definately fallen for this one. Like I say - it had the nat West header at the top of the page!!

I really worry for some people out there - completely open for abuse because of the internet (and their nievity/stupidity).

naivety

Surely people in this day and age know not to use links to bank websites sent in emails?

[realityhack]

Forward it (including headers) to [email protected] (don't expect anything other than an autoreply) and never open another suspect email again (Trust me - after you opened this, you'll get a lot more - if they have tracking in place), oh - and scan your PC for viruses now.

[SallyAnne]

naivety

Surely people in this day and age know not to use links to bank websites sent in emails?

Well yeah I guess they do. But when you see the website looking all official and stuff....I just thought it was very authentic. I wouldn't call anyone stupid for falling for this...well, a non IT person anyway.

It's really worrying - I can imagine my dad falling for this, or someone like him

[NoddY]

Yes, well done, now they know their spambot has hit a human from that 'special' URL in the email.

[Bagpuss]

I had one from Halifax, the English was so bad it could have been from a recent school leaver.

Thanking you for your considerable cooperations in these matters

They are always in terrible English, so unless you are thick or dyslexic you won't be stung.

[TheFaQQer]

It's really worrying - I can imagine my dad falling for this, or someone like him

Yes - I've already got his bank details, thanks

I keep getting ones telling me that the Internal Revenue Service want to give me a refund on my overpaid tax.

[SallyAnne]

Forward it (including headers) to [email protected] (don't expect anything other than an autoreply) and never open another suspect email again (Trust me - after you opened this, you'll get a lot more - if they have tracking in place), oh - and scan your PC for viruses now.

I'm at work - I woudln't have opened it at home man!! I'm not daft!!

yeah - I sent it there straight away.

I get about 50 spam emails a day - seriously, I've tried everything to get rid of them. I just accept them now - penis enlargements, viagra, loose 50 stone in 3 days, 1p shares, "hi I'm lonely and would love to meet you", etc etc etc etc.
Never had a genuine bank details one though!