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Phishing Emails - Barclays Bank PLC March 2007

Below we show an example of a phising email that we have received. We can confirm that this is not a valid email (we have no accounts with them), so if you have received such an email please delete it.

If you have visited the link and revealed any security information then you must immediately contact your bank. Do not delay! If you are quick enough, you might prevent the fraudsters from emptying your bank account.

Your bank might not be aware of this email and are as much a victim as you. Take your security seriously and never disclose your security details unless you have checked that the website address is correct.

If in doubt - phone your branch. And remember, why would a bank email you a threat to close down an account?

From address: Barclays online
Subject: Barclays Bank - urgent notification from Protection Department
Content Dear Barclays Online Customer

Barclays Protection Department requests you to start the client details confirmation procedure. By clicking on the link at the bottom of this letter you will get all necessary instructions hot to start and complete the confirmation procedure. The following steps are to be taken by all customers of the Barclays Online Banking.

Barclays Protection Department apologises for the inconveniences caused to you, and is very grateful for your cooperation.

To start the confirmation procedure, click the following link:

[link removed]

Customer Service
Barclays UK
http://www.barclays.co.uk/

This email has been received with several variations of sender / sbject, including:
From address: Barclays Bank
Subject: Barclays Bank: Instructions For Client [current date]

From address: Barclays
Subject: Barclays Bank - 0fficial information!

From address: Barclays Bank
Subject: Barclays Bank - Urgent Security Notification For Clients [current date]

From address: Barclays bank
Subject: 0fficial information for Barclays Bank clients!

From address: Barclays
Subject: Barclays Bank - important notice! [current date]

From address: Barclays bank
Subject: Barclays Bank account information - current date

From address: Barclays online
Subject: Banking Mail From Barclays Bank [current date]

These were all received in one 36 hour period!

The above is an example of a phishing email - it is an attempt to rob you of money. If you receive this email, just bin it!

Worried about becoming a victim of phishing? A decent spam filter should remove most phishing emails for you. Some software, such as Panda's internet security, also offer Phishing protection. Have a look now!