"RBC Online Banking Account Suspension" Phishing Scam

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Updated: Feb. 12, 2020 2020-02-12T09:14:28
Posted: Dec. 4, 2017 2017-12-04T14:06:19

Royal Bank of Canada customers who have received email or SMS text messages like the one below, which claim their accounts have been temporarily suspended, should delete the messages. They should also not follow the instructions in the messages. This is because the messages are being sent by cybercriminals to frighten and trick potential victims into clicking on the links in them, which go to phishing websites that steal RBC Royal Bank online account credentials.

The "RBC Online Banking Account Suspension" Phishing Scam

Subject: You got 1 new message (Importance: High) Ref: 4106LDA

From: PersonalBanking.RBC.reference410666LDA@washjeff.edu

Equifax

Please note this is official correspondence from the RBC which require attention.

Intended to: / Reference: RBC410666

Dear valued customer,

Your RBC online banking access has been temporarily suspended.

This can be because of a recent change in your address or submitting incorrect information during the initial registration process. Please verify your account within the next 24 hours in order to avoid full online suspension.

To confirm your account please click the link below before: Dec 05, 2017

https://www.royalbank.ca/rbuconf/4106LDA/

This is your unique link to confirm your account.You will receive an email from us shortly once your account has been confirmed. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

We are using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) 128-bit encryption to protect the information you send or receive from our secure sites.

RBC Online Banking is offered by Royal Bank of Canada

RBC Royal customers who have received messages claiming that they need to do some activity on their accounts, should always go directly to http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/ and sign into their accounts. Once they have signed in, they will be notified of security updates, notifications and other important notifications. So, there is no need to click on a link in an email message, which may go to a phishing or malicious website.

Also, RBC Royal customers who have already been tricked by the phishing messages, are asked to change their passwords and contact RBC Royal immediately, before their accounts are hijacked and used fraudulently by cyber criminals.

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October 20, 2019 at 3:06 PM by an anonymous user from: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Listen I am not rbc customer that is why I know i received a scam email from 17823773405 saying message from my phone no. Saying account has been disabled to click on a weird web site which i will not do. Delete it yes
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June 24, 2019 at 3:45 PM by an anonymous user from: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Received this in email today (June 24, 2019)
"Important Notification
Our records indicate that your RBC Online Banking account is about to expire and restricted access to your Accounts. If your account remains inactive, it may become locked in the future.
Please use the link below with step 1 of 4 and resolve access to your accounts.
https://www1.royalbank.com/
Links:
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[1] hxxps://galeriamaikasanchez.com/
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July 10, 2018 at 6:42 AM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: RBC Royal Bank of Canada [mailto:7wewea.WOW.14084467jobbank@astrocenter.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 10:17 AM
Subject: [RBC-Royal-Bank]NEWS-ALERT-20-06-2018/14084467250655503262
Royal Bank of Canada
Your Account account has been seletected to be verified,
if not verified within 24 hours, we shall suspend your account.
hxxps://www1.royalbank.com/
Jon K. Adamo,
Royal Bank - 2018"
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March 21, 2018 at 2:59 PM by info
Here is another scam:
- start of scam -
From: RBC-Client-Notification7838843754@unionky.edu <RBC-Client-Notification7838843754@unionky.edu>
Sent: March 21, 2018 12:46 PM
Subject: Important Update: #VWK783
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Dear,
Sorry for the interruption, but we are having trouble authorizing your account on our system database, as we`re doing important updates. Your RBC online banking access has been temporarily suspended.
For security reasons, you are required to confirm your online details with us.
How to confirm your account:
It`s easy:
1. Click the link below to open a secure browser window.
2. After you log in, confirm that you`re the owner of the account, and then follow the instructions.
hxxp://www.royalbank1.com /Confirm-Acc-VWK783
You will receive an email from us shortly once your account has been confirmed.
Once you`ve completed this you`ll be able to manage your account as usual.
RBC Online and Mobile Security Guarantee. You are Protected.
RBC Royal Bank 2018
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February 16, 2018 at 12:38 AM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: <RbcRoyalBank.Action.Requested.ID38713JWU@alverno.edu>
Date: February 15, 2018 at 1:29:57 PM EST
Subject: This is a notification [38713JWU]
EA View online click here.
Please note is official correspondence from the RBC which may require attention.
Your password was entered incorrectly more than 5 times.
Because of that, our security team had to suspend your accounts and all the funds inside. Your account access and the hold on your funds will be released as soon as you verify your information. You can release the hold on your account by visiting any of our branches or by following our activation link below:
This is your unique link to confirm your account. You will receive an email from us shortly once your account has been confirmed.
24/7 Security
We are at the forefront of cyber-security and use the latest and most advanced technology to keep your information secure no matter when or how you bank.
RBC Online Banking is offered by Royal Bank of Canada
6th Floor, South Tower Royal Bank Plaza, 201 Bay Street. Ontario, M5J 2J5"
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