Westpac Security Scam
This scam looks very authentic and takes you to a Westpac "lookalike"
site, where you will be asked to enter your userid and password
details for your bank account. This information is then stolen with
the risk that your bank account could then be raided as a result.
Westpac are taking steps to have this website shut down (it is
based in the USA).
More information about this
scam on Westpac's website.
See Westpac's recent email in response
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Dear Valued Customer,
- Our new security system will help you to avoid
frequently fraud transactions and to keep your
investments in safety.
- Due to technical update we recommend you to
reactivate your account.
Click on the link below to login and begin using
your updated Westpac account.
To log into your account, please visit the NetBank
website at https://olb.westpac.com.au/
To review your statement, log into your Westpac
account and click the eStatements & eNotices button
in the left navigation of your Account Summary page.
Your new statement is listed in the left navigation
of the page.
If you have questions about your online statement,
please send us a Bank Mail or call us at
1-888-BKONWEB (256-6932).
We appreciate your business. It's truly our
pleasure to serve you.
Westpac Customer Care
This email is for notification only. To contact us,
please log into your account and send a Bank Mail.
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See Westpac's recent response to this
scam
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Dear XXXX,
Fraudulent e-mails have been sent to random e-mail addresses
in the hope that they will find Westpac customers. The
e-mail stated that Westpac was introducing a new security
system and asked that you log onto Westpac Internet Banking
to reactivate your account. This illegitimate e-mail may
have looked similar to this:
Dear Valued Customer,
- Our new security system will help you to avoid
frequently fraud transactions and to keep your investments
in safety.
- Due to technical update we recommend you to reactivate
your account. Click on the link below to login and begin
using your updated Westpac account.
To log into your account, please visit the NetBank website
at olb.westpac.com.au
If you have questions about your online statement, please
send us a Bank Mail or call us at 1-888-BKONWEB
(256-6932). We appreciate your business. It's truly our
pleasure to serve you. Westpac Customer Care
Westpac
approaches all matters regarding the security of
your personal information with the utmost importance.
Never provide personal or security related details,
including your 8 digit customer ID or your password in
response to an e-mail, even if it appears to have originated
from Westpac. No customer e-mail addresses have been
obtained from Westpac.
Follow these instructions to
protect your online dealings with us.
1. Do not go
to the Westpac Internet Banking sign in page from a link in
an email.
2. Always log
in directly from your browser. This way you will avoid being
sent to a false site.
3. Check for a
locked padlock symbol at the bottom right corner of your
browser
4. Add your
Westpac Internet Banking sign in page to your list of
favourite internet sites that you visit regularly.
Westpac is committed to protecting and maintaining the
privacy, accuracy and security of your personal and
financial information. In conjunction with a number of
external bodies Westpac is doing everything possible to stop
this fraudulent activity and ensure your safety.
If you have any concerns, please contact us on 132
032.
Yours sincerely,
Paul Lilley
General Manager, Sales and Service
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