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Logged : Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:00:00 GMT
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There are a batch of emails going out, supposedly from ebay, regarding account suspension. These emails contain links to a phishing site designed to steal your ebay login details, which may then be used for fraud.
The samples we have received all have the subject line "NOTICE: eBay Registration Suspension"
If you wish to check your ebay account, open a new web browser window and enter the ebay web address (http://www.ebay.co.uk) - do not click on any links in the email.
Logged : Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:45:00 GMT
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Emails are going out, supposedly from Barclays, indicating that users of their Internet banking service may have had their accounts compromised. These emails include a link to a specially built web site that will collect your login details and send them to the people running this phishing campaign.
One interesting thing about this particular campaign is that the email address is also sent along to the web server, indicating that the email address is live and that the person receiving it will click on links in emails. This information may be used for future phishing campaigns, and may be used as the basis for a sucker list.
Logged : Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT
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A new money laundering scheme has been started, working under the name of the 'Global Austrian Syndicate'. It follows all of the classic traits of a money laundering scam (spam emails, text disguised using images, talk about money transfers and keeping a percentage of the money).
The emails being sent out comprise of junk text and a single image with all of the text on, so filtering these emails is difficult. As usual, user education rather than attempting to block these emails may yeild better results.
Logged : Sat, 27 May 2006 15:00:00 GMT
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The Co-operative Bank are the latest to be targeted by a phishing campaign.
Emails are being sent out, supposedly from the Co-operative Bank, asking you to log in to your account to either confirm your details or deal with fraudulent activity. If you receive an email like this, delete it. If you really want to check your account, open a web browser window and enter their web site address manually - do not click on any links in any email!
The link enclosed in the email directs you to a website at co-operative-banking.com - this web site has no connection with the real Co-operative Bank.
Logged : Wed, 17 May 2006 14:15:00 GMT
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Egg Bank are the latest to be targeted by a phishing campaign.
Emails are being sent out, supposedly from Egg Bank, asking you to log in to your account to either confirm your details or deal with fraudulent activity. If you receive an email like this, delete it. If you really want to check your account, open a web browser window and enter their web site address manually - do not click on any links in any email!
The link enclosed in the email directs you to a website at online-egg.com - this web site has no connection with the real Egg bank.
Logged : Wed, 17 May 2006 11:30:00 GMT
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There are a batch of emails going out, supposedly from ebay, regarding an unpaid auction item. These emails contain links to a phishing site designed to steal your ebay login details, which may then be used for fraud.
The samples we have received are for an auction for a "Harley Davidson Aftermarket Silver Face Gauge Kit"
If you wish to check your ebay account, open a new web browser window and enter the ebay web address (http://www.ebay.co.uk) - do not click on any links in the email.
Logged : Wed, 17 May 2006 09:00:00 GMT
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HSBC are currently being targeted by a phishing campaign.
If you receive an email that appears to come from HSBC, do not click on any links in the email - if you wish to check your account, open a web browser window and enter the HSBC web site address (http://www.hsbc.co.uk) manually.
Logged : Tue, 16 May 2006 14:30:00 GMT
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Emails are being sent out claiming that someone has sent you an electronic post card.
The link in the email points to a piece of malware, the exact nature of which is not known at the moment. It has been given Trojan/Virus/Phishing tags as a precaution until more details can be gathered.
It is quite visibily suspicious, as it has a double file extension ('.gif.exe' on the sample we have)
If you receive an email like this, delete it immediately - do not follow any links contained in the email.
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All emails sent to customer.services@scamscan.org.uk will be treated as dubious, fed to filters and otherwised marked as nasty. Note to humans : don't send email to that address - it's only here to get targetted by the bad guys. :)