Well, to be honest, I can't detect any spelling mistakes in the e-mail Carol
has posted.
I say this as, I've had a few of these and I was expecting there to be poor
grammar and spelling. I was surprised to find none at all. However, I was
suspiscious all the same.
What I always do is go to website the message refers to and, access my
account from there. I find that everytime, there "isn't" any problems with
said accounts that the spoof e-mails otherwise suggest.
A little tip there. Go straight to the website in question. No, I don't
mean through the e-mail, just in case anyone's wondering *smile*.
Justin
OK carol.
I think if you think about this one properly you can answer your own concerns here.
This is a poorly written message for a start. everyone has heard about various internet scandles on radio, tv and in the newspapers.
I would argue that basic common sense should be telling you and indeed screaming at you that this is a hoax.
Please be clear that I am not meaning to be particularly critical of you but
just saying that to go with gut feelings with these messages is an extremely
good strategy. There is bad english here and very vague meaningless
explanations.
Cheers
Graham Graham Page
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Carol Pearson" <carol.pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 6:16 PM
Subject: [access-uk] ANYONE ELSE HAD ONE OF THESE!
It's supposed to be from security@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
It reads
SUBJECT: Barclays security important alert!
Message reads:
Dear customer,
Due to the dramatic increase in cases of online banking fraud, we took certain measures with the purpose of increasing the security level which will allow to keep your funds in perfect safety.
For the new security system to be efficient, you have to give us your ‘emergency’ phone number, using which our managers can contact you if necessary. We recommend using your mobile phone or a phone by which you are most reachable for our staff.
Please note that this procedure is really important and crucial. We will monitor all the clients’ funds 24h a day, and in case of a slightest fraud suspicion our managers will call up the customers to clear the details and confirm or cancel a payment.
To add your emergency number, please authorize yourself and follow the system tips.
To start the authorization procedure, please click this link.
Barclays Online Login
** ** **
I can't find this as a listed hoax but I'm sure Barclays shouldn't need to be doing this and probably have all needed telephone numbers anyway.
Thanks for any help.
-- Carol carol.pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxx
-- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.4/283 - Release Date: 16/03/2006
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