FI Frauds
From phishing to Nigerian scams, the reputation of financial businesses is harmed by fraudsters. Pass on your expertise and experiences.
Phishing: HSBC users targeted in new scam
A new fraud targeting users of HSBC is being distributed as of 11:45 GMT today
FI Frauds: The USA's FDIC warns of fraudulent e-mail
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has received numerous reports of a fraudulent e-mail that has the appearance of being sent from the FDIC.
FI frauds: Citi Phishing attack attaches fake pdf document
An phishing attack targeting customers of Citibank carries a potentially dangerous payload. [update - similar attach using Western Union as the hook]
Phishing: Egg Bank
A widespread phishing attack is under way against customers of the UK's Egg Bank
Phishing: First National Bank, South Africa
As if the continuing attacks on customers of South Africa's ABSA are not enough, a new attack has been launched against customers of First National Bank.
Phishing Alert: HSBC UK
A new phishing attack on customers of HSBC UK is being distributed.
Advance fee scam : uses RBS as hook
This advanced fee scam, claiming to relate to funds held in Royal Bank of Scotland, is so badly executed that it would be funny if it were not a fraud.
Phishing Alert: ABSA Bank
A phishing attack has been launched targeting customers of South Africa's ABSA Bank. UPDATE: second wave of attack - same day, different message added.
Phishing Alert: ABSA Bank
A phishing scam has been launched against customers of ABSA Bank of South Africa.
FI Fraud: woman claims loan wasn't hers
A Malaysian bank has a lesson in due diligence that is painful for all concerned.