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ABSA - Account Restriction Alert

 ABSA 

The email entitled "ABSA - Account Restriction Alert" claiming to be from ABSA Internet Banking/Royal Bank of Scotland appears to be a phishing scam.  Phishing e-mails are e-mails from scam artists who use official looking webpages designed to trick you into believing they are from a corporate website that you have an account with.  Once you are at the site, they will ask you to provide or verify personal information such as bank account information, credit card information, social security information and password information.  If you get such an e-mail, you should delete it and do not provide any of the requested information.  However, if you are not convinced that you have a fraudulent e-mail, please contact ABSA directly and explain the e-mail you received.  If you give out any personal information, contact ABSA immediately and depending on what information you gave out, it may be wise to take measures to protect against identity theft (e.g. contact credit agencies, close accounts, cleanse computer).  Many e-mail solicitations that appear to be phishing e-mails are set forth throughout this website and below: 

ABSA - Account Restriction Alert

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 9:51 PM
From:

 

Dear Account Holder,

We're committed to protecting you when you bank with us. Our Banking-standard
level of security ensures that you can always access your Royal Bank of Scotland accounts
online with confidence.
To ensure you are always protected,we've placed your account on restriction statues
due to Multiple Log-in attempt error.This will be rectified if your Log on details are
remembered correctly, as any mistake will lead to permanent restriction.

Security Service,
The Royal Bank of Scotland © 2008

 

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