FI Frauds
From phishing to Nigerian scams, the reputation of financial businesses is harmed by fraudsters. Pass on your expertise and experiences.
FI Fraud: Nedbank phishing scam takes on new dimension
A series of phishing scam e-mails in recent days targeting customers of South Africa's Nedbank has caused considerable annoyance. Nedbank is taking steps to reduce the problem - or so the latest fraudulent e-mail says.
FI Fraud: former bank officer surrenders after months on the run
Shawna Leimomi Moore-Saia used to work for Wells Fargo but when the bank started to receive complaints from customers that their money was disappearing, she was sacked and reported to the authorities. She promptly absconded and has been in hiding since August. Now she has surrendered to face federal charges.
FI Frauds: Novel phishing scheme carries high risk of success
A phishing scheme targeting users of Standard Bank in South Africa is a surprisingly novel format - and one which, if users are using html-style e-mail, is likely to be successful.
FI fraud: Phishing NatWest UK
The UK's NatWest - part of RBS - is the target of a phishing scam that reached us today.
FI Frauds: Phishing attacks customers of HSBC UK
The following is the text of a phishing scam spam currently in circulation.
Phishing: Standard Bank South Africa
The unrelenting attack on South Africa's Standard Bank by an internet fraud gang continues with a message with a dubious attachment.
FI fraud: Phishing alert: Standard Bank
South Africa appears to be amongst the most heavily targeted countries for phishing attacks as yet another attack is made against customers of Standard Bank.
FI Fraud: phishing scam - HSBC UK
The following fraudulent e-mail is being distributed.
FI frauds: A rash of phishing scams is breaking out
It's been a little quiet on the phishing front in recent weeks as fraudsters have targetted those afraid of rising interest rates. But users of on-line banking are under threat again.