If they get Smart, you should get Clever!

Those emails from fake source claiming be from the bank just won’t stop popping in my inbox. I wonder how these people keep generating targetted emails and never fail dropping one for me.

Well I decided to talk about it again, because these time…. I guess they’re getting smarter than I ever thought they could.

Take a look at the snap shot of the email I received from them, well written and structured to convince you its genuine.

But, take a minute and look at the picture again…. the header reads:

from: Guaranty Trust Bank <GeNs@gbank.com>
to:
date: Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 6:22PM
Subject: GTB Banking Update.

[Trace 1]
Something is missing, the to section. That I guess they couldn’t ensure it sends confidentially to emails (technical).

After reading the email, I was still doubting if it were scam because their was no link. But an attachment of which I though could be a form I’d print and take to the bank.

[Trace 2]

Notice the attachment is in HTML (Gtbank.html), which could have been a word document if I were to print and take to the bank!

So, I managed to click on the link to view the attachment to ensure I was right it got to be a scam!

[Trace 3]

Great appearance for a similar bank page, nice cloning of the GTBank Portal. However they’re asking for PIN Code which banks will never do. Not GTBank, not any other bank!

CAUTION: “Never enter your ATM No, PIN or ePIN (Visa Cards) online unless you are on certified Interswitch Sites. Even, I recommend you go to Interswitch Official Sites and check if the site you’re paying on is listed on their merchants. “

Well, I have been receiving similar of these scam emails. You may wonder why I emphasize on being cautious of all these. its because a close friend of mine was once a victim of Similar ATM online fraud via a fake MTN Promotion.

Pls. hold your funds safe and be extra careful where you enter your ATM card number online.

Be Safe.

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