Phony Bank Mail?

[phomsanuk]

I received this when I was away, when I tried to respond be email I got a warning notice. since it was a bank holiday I tried their ATM, it worked for the maximum, I've yet to find out if it's a scam.

ACCOUNT LOCKED & SUSPENDED [29-02-12 Alert]

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012 2:27 PM

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- ACCOUNT SUSPENSION NOTICE -

(URGENT) Bangkok Bank

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Dear Customer:-

We suspended your account access. This could be due to the following reasons :

A) Due to multiple log-in attempt error on your account

You may be logging in from a different computer

C) You may have recently changed your computer settings

Please update and activate your account now :http://bangkoksetup3.com/bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/action.htm

Notice: If account is not updated within 20 hours, ability to access/withdraw from your account will be restricted.

Bangkok Bank

© Copyright © 2012 Bangkok Bank All Rights Reserved

[sysardman]

I would say definitely a scam, first of all banks will use your name in any email they send you, if it starts with Dear customer then it's a scam. If you try Googling the server mentioned in the link they ask you to click on for verification (Bangkoksetup3) then the results show other people complaining of the same scam. In addition the link is for http: and not https: which provides a secure connection used by banks and financial companies so that also indicates a scam. My advice is bin the email and forget about it.

PS if you try the link you will find the server has been taken offline anyway, more than likely by the authorities.

Edited March 8, 2012 by sysardman

[Soutpeel]

its a phishing scam...banks will not send you emails about your account details on an unsecure email in this manner

[supaprik]

its a phishing scam...banks will not send you emails about your account details on an unsecure email in this manner

100% correct, you also need to inform the bank so they may be able to warn other clients

[sysardman]

its a phishing scam...banks will not send you emails about your account details on an unsecure email in this manner

100% correct, you also need to inform the bank so they may be able to warn other clients

Well 90% correct - I have a few accounts at different banks and they do send emails about statements and other matters but they always use my name (never Dear Customer). I also have an email account that I use for potential spammers, this has had several of these scam emails and they all follow the format I described in my first answer - Dear Customer, server not owned by people they claim it be, http: instead of https: = scam!!!!

[supaprik]

its a phishing scam...banks will not send you emails about your account details on an unsecure email in this manner

100% correct, you also need to inform the bank so they may be able to warn other clients

Well 90% correct - I have a few accounts at different banks and they do send emails about statements and other matters but they always use my name (never Dear Customer). I also have an email account that I use for potential spammers, this has had several of these scam emails and they all follow the format I described in my first answer - Dear Customer, server not owned by people they claim it be, http: instead of https: = scam!!!!

When I said 100% correct I was referring to Soutpeel's assertion that it was a Phishing scam not whether banks do this or that, The email that was sent to the OP is IMO and others 100% fraudulent...

Edited March 9, 2012 by supaprik

[Soutpeel]

its a phishing scam...banks will not send you emails about your account details on an unsecure email in this manner

100% correct, you also need to inform the bank so they may be able to warn other clients

Well 90% correct - I have a few accounts at different banks and they do send emails about statements and other matters but they always use my name (never Dear Customer). I also have an email account that I use for potential spammers, this has had several of these scam emails and they all follow the format I described in my first answer - Dear Customer, server not owned by people they claim it be, http: instead of https: = scam!!!!

No I am 100% correct...a bank will never send you an email to log to your account via a link they provide on an unsecure email address, sending statements and promotional materials is not the same what has happened to the OP

[swisstouristpattaya]

and what happen if you don't suppose to check your email...?

see what I mean?

[Tywais]

its a phishing scam...banks will not send you emails about your account details on an unsecure email in this manner

Correct. Actually if you connect to your Bangkok Bank e-banking account there is a warning about phishing attempts of Bangkok Bank in the secure INBOX of your account. The only e-mail I get from them is to inform me my account has been accessed as a heads up.

[gk10002000]

I recently got similar emails from "Bank of America", and Citigroup. Kind of funny because I do not have a Bank of America Account. The emails had all the proper looking logos and trademarks. They were actually saying due to changes on their website I had to click on the following link and enter all my information for verification. Of course that html page had blocks for my name, social, address, security questions, etc.

Near the end of the email, the horrible english grammar really did make it pretty obvious it was fake as one of the sentences made no grammatical sense at all. I did call my citigroup card and they confirmed there is a bunch of email scams out there right now.

[endure]

bangkoksetup3.com/bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/action.htm

If you look at the URL you'll find that the domain is "bangkoksetup3.com" which is not a Bangkok Bank URL. If you goolge it you get a warning that it's a phishing site.

[sysardman]

bangkoksetup3.com/bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/action.htm

If you look at the URL you'll find that the domain is "bangkoksetup3.com" which is not a Bangkok Bank URL. If you goolge it you get a warning that it's a phishing site.

Which is what I was saying in post #2 and it starts with http: (unsecure) and not https: (secure)

[sysardman]

its a phishing scam...banks will not send you emails about your account details on an unsecure email in this manner

100% correct, you also need to inform the bank so they may be able to warn other clients

Well 90% correct - I have a few accounts at different banks and they do send emails about statements and other matters but they always use my name (never Dear Customer). I also have an email account that I use for potential spammers, this has had several of these scam emails and they all follow the format I described in my first answer - Dear Customer, server not owned by people they claim it be, http: instead of https: = scam!!!!

No I am 100% correct...a bank will never send you an email to log to your account via a link they provide on an unsecure email address, sending statements and promotional materials is not the same what has happened to the OP

You really sure about that? I happen to have proof that they do

[Soutpeel]

You really sure about that? I happen to have proof that they do

Let me rephase this way...my bank doesnt..

[how241]

I would say definitely a scam, first of all banks will use your name in any email they send you, if it starts with Dear customer then it's a scam. If you try Googling the server mentioned in the link they ask you to click on for verification (Bangkoksetup3) then the results show other people complaining of the same scam. In addition the link is for http: and not https: which provides a secure connection used by banks and financial companies so that also indicates a scam. My advice is bin the email and forget about it.

PS if you try the link you will find the server has been taken offline anyway, more than likely by the authorities.

Scam...Contact your bank DIRECTLY YOURSELF ! Do Not respond tho this e-mail.

[Baerboxer]

I recently got similar emails from "Bank of America", and Citigroup. Kind of funny because I do not have a Bank of America Account. The emails had all the proper looking logos and trademarks. They were actually saying due to changes on their website I had to click on the following link and enter all my information for verification. Of course that html page had blocks for my name, social, address, security questions, etc.

Near the end of the email, the horrible english grammar really did make it pretty obvious it was fake as one of the sentences made no grammatical sense at all. I did call my citigroup card and they confirmed there is a bunch of email scams out there right now.

I have had several of these recently, all suposedly from European banks - none of which I bank with. The latest contained logos and even a dummy set of 'Terms and Conditons" to make it look real. Everyone needs to be alert to these scams.

[lopburi3]

its a phishing scam...banks will not send you emails about your account details on an unsecure email in this manner

100% correct, you also need to inform the bank so they may be able to warn other clients

Well 90% correct - I have a few accounts at different banks and they do send emails about statements and other matters but they always use my name (never Dear Customer). I also have an email account that I use for potential spammers, this has had several of these scam emails and they all follow the format I described in my first answer - Dear Customer, server not owned by people they claim it be, http: instead of https: = scam!!!!

No I am 100% correct...a bank will never send you an email to log to your account via a link they provide on an unsecure email address, sending statements and promotional materials is not the same what has happened to the OP

I have received three such messages this month (and every other month) from three US banks with hotlinks via email to log onto my accounts as anyone else signed up for paperless service will get (Chase, USAA and 1st Bank) and all three are real (and link is valid) (and one does not have my name in the text portion). Obviously they would not be using such email link for asking you to update information or such but they do use for advising of downloads/transaction and such.