Phishing
is the attempt to fraudulently acquire sensitive information, such as
passwords and credit card details, by masquerading as a trustworthy
person or business. Most attempts are typically carried out through
e-mails or instant messaging.
Banks and other online financial organisations will never send you an
e-mail asking for your security information or logon details, or direct
you to a web page that asks for this information. The standard advice
for all suspected phishing e-mails is as follows:
- Do not click on any links within the message.
- Do not follow any of the instructions, even if it it
suggests you need to take immediate action.
- Forward the mail on to the security department of
your bank (details below).
- Delete the message.
More information can be found on Bank
Safe Online.
Lloyds TSB
Barclays
HSBC
NatWest
Halifax - Bank Of Scotland
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