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Phishing Emails - Nationwide PLC Jan 2007

Below we show an example of a phising email that we have received. We can confirm that this is not a valid email, 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: Banking customer service
Subject: Please verify your account details!
Content Dear Valued Customer,
Our banking software has been changed to be able to provide you more secured online transactions and these will be affecting some of our customers account who has not updated there account on the new bank software system. Use the link below to proceed and access your account, to check if you are not affected.
Sign in to Secured Online Banking to continue to the verification process.
(Failure to verify your account details may lead to account disconnection)

Nationwide Building Society
Security Advisor.
Nationwide PLC ©
2007 All Rights Reserved.

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!

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