The Fake and Malicious HSBC Bank Payment Advice Email
From: spourbozorgi@ databank.com.au
Sent: Mon 7/11/16 1:34 AM
Attachments: Payment_advice_000176 365411356724524.zip
Subject: Payment Advice Ref: 1[HSBC 017826373TT] / credits / Customer Ref:[PO925110]?
Dear Sir/Madam,
Please find attached a remittance advice with details of your invoice payment(s).
Regards
Yours faithfully,
Maria Luis
Int'l Payments and Cash Management
Accounts Payable
HSBC
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