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.
Notionally from: noreply@fnb.co.za
Subject: Important Message -
Content:
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Beneficiary addition*
Dear Customer
We confirm that you have added the following beneficiary.
Name: Intec College
Bank: Standard Bank
Branch: 004963251
Account: Standard Bank Processed Fees R 860.99, Deducted
New Beneficiary processed fees was deducted for the sum of R 860.99, If you are
not the authorized owner that set the Beneficiary addition on your your account
on 22nd Dec. 2010 account , Kindly *SIGN ON *
[fraudlent link removed]
to your Internet Banking to Stop the R 860.99, deduction , If you have any
questions or would like stop the New Beneficiary fees been deducted from your
account ,*SIGN ON *
[fraudlent link removed]
and process to STOP NEW BENEFICIARY NOW or call our Customer Contact Centre on
*[fraudulent telephone number removed] .* If you are calling from outside South Africa, call *[fraudulent telephone number removed] .*
Our consultants are available between 8am and 9pm on weekdays, and 8am and 4pm
on weekends and public holidays.
The Internet banking Team
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