This one is a different idea for a scam. It first warns the read about phishing emails before providing the phishing link part way down. No threats of violence or account cut off if you don't answer security questions, just a 'please help us' part way down the email.
Here's the cheeky email content!
Be on your guard - beware of fraudsters!
Dear Halifax customer,
Like other UK banks, we are currently seeing very large numbers of "phishing emails" in circulation. Many of these look as if they are from Halifax, typically encouraging you to click a link and type in your logon details. Such attempted frauds only work if you click that link, and you then type in your full security details & contact information.
Please remember: We never ask you to enter your Credit Card information & contact information on the Internet or over the phone. To learn how to protect yourself against "phishing" and other "identity theft" please spend a few minutes to upgrade to our latest security.
Click here to help us fight fraud!
Best regards.
Halifax Bank Security Department Team.
* Please do not reply to this e-mail *
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Halifax Bank or Halifax Bank plc is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and signatories to the Banking Codes. FSA authorisation can be checked on the FSA’s Register at: www.fsa.gov.uk/register. Halifax Bank or Halifax Bank plc is member of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme and the Financial Ombudsman Service. Halifax Bank plc
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