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Tightscot 11-10-2010 19:00

Virgin Media refund scam email
 
Hi all

another phishing email just dropped into my inbox as follows:

Dear Customer,

You have received a refund of 68.15 GBP from Virgin Media on 11/10/2010.

You haven't updated your personal information for 6 months. Please log in to your
TD Waterhouse account to re-active your account and complete the transaction:
https: //www.tdwaterhouse.co.uk ?jsessionid=e1451c3748540ebfc6ee11cd402d.


At TD Waterhouse, we recognize the sensitive nature of your financial information, and take appropriate precautions to protect your privacy. When you entrust us with this information, you can be certain it will be used only within our strict guidelines.

We do not sell, rent or trade any client information to other companies.

We safeguard your information carefully and provide you with the flexibility to dictate how it may be used. We are committed to helping you protect your privacy every day.


Best regards,
TD Waterhouse Customer Service

Customer Resolution
TD Waterhouse
Exchange Court
Duncombe Street
Leeds
LS1 4AX


The link goes to a dodgy german site blah blah blah, but thought i'd raise it particularly as it mentioned Virgin media - hope it helps :)

Peter_ 11-10-2010 19:25

Re: Virgin Media refund scam email
 
Report it here .http://netreport.virginmedia.com/netreport/

vanman 11-10-2010 20:10

Re: Virgin Media refund scam email
 
http://www.tdwaterhouse.co.uk/
waterhouse may need to know aswell

Quote:

Please be vigilant when opening emails claiming to be from TD Waterhouse.
Phishing emails are designed to trick you into entering your account details online.
TD Waterhouse will never ask for your details in this way.

Osem 12-10-2010 14:53

Re: Virgin Media refund scam email
 
I find that dodgy and/or American English often tends to give the game away.


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