Is This More Phishing??.

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  1. music

    music Memories Are Made Of This.

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    I received an E mail on Wednesday, it was diverted to my Junk E-Mail, and a message notifying there was a message there in my Junk E-Mail, the message was allegedly from a well known high street bank, of whom I have never had any dealings with in my life. the E-Mail read as follows.:::::.
    Dear Customer,
    Our Security team has identified some unusual information in your account, Error number***.

    We have no choice but to Block Your Account.
    What does this mean?.
    If you do not confirm your account within 48 hours you risk losing your account.
    *What can I do to restore it?.

    (1) ( CLICK HERE) To be redirected to our Secure Server.
    (2) Confirm your secured information to verify that you are the rightful owner of the Account.
    This Precaution is taken as a precautionary measure to defend you,our valued customer, against Fraudsters and Identity Theft.
    Thank you. Etc Etc, Etc.
    _____________________________________________________________.

    I never did (Click Here),
    I contacted my Bank and gave them a copy of the E-Mail I had received,they can sort it out.
    I have deleted the E-Mail and all is well again in Music land, (till the next time).:th scifD36::th scifD36:.
     
  2. Phil A

    Phil A Guest

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    Yep, delete is the best option, unless you want to play with them for a while :snork:
     
  3. shiney

    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

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    Now, I would never dream of doing that. :whistle: :loll:

    That's the only phish baiting I ever do! :roflol:
     
  4. Freddy

    Freddy Miserable git, well known for it

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    I've had similar from Paypal. Ignored:thumbsup:
     
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