Fake and Malicious HSBC Bank Emails Claim Fraudulent Activities Detected
The Fake and Malicious Email Message
Subject: Detected fraudulent activity
Attachment: Suggested_prescriptive_Brian Reynolds.zip
Dear Customer,
Please note that Your account and the bank card were detected to be involved in financial fraud operations. As a result, Your account is to be placed on restricted status. Consequently, cash withdrawal will also be restricted.
Kindly see enclosed the further instructions to avoid mentioned sanctions.
Brian Reynolds,
Future Applications Specialist
HSBC Bank PLC.
Subject: Exposed fraud manipulation
Attachment: Anti-fraud_measures_Kayli Schulist.zip
Dear Customer,
Please note that Your account and the bank card were detected to be involved in financial fraud operations. As a result, Your account is to be placed on restricted status.
Consequently, cash withdrawal will also be restricted. Kindly see enclosed the further instructions to avoid mentioned sanctions.
Kayli Schulist,
Senior Response Manager
HSBC Bank PLC.
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