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Phishing Scam: Verify Your Bank of Queensland account (21 May 2008) - BOQ

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Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 10:29:49 +0800
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Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 10:29:49 +0800
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Subject: Verify Your Bank of Queensland account

Dear Bank of Queensland customer

Bank of Queensland is committed to safeguarding customer information and combating fraud. We have implemented industry leading security initiatives, and our online banking services are protected by the strongest encryption methods and security protocols available.We continue to develop new solutions to provide our online banking services and their customer with confidence and security.

The added security measures require all Bank of Queensland customers to complete on a regular basis Online Form.
Please use the hyperlink below to access Online Form:

http://www.boqbankingupdate.com (Do not click! PHISHING SCAM WEBSITE!)

If your account information is not updated within 48 hours then your ability to access your account will become restricted. Unfortunately, if your information remains not updated for an extended period of time, it may result in account termination.

Please note:
If you received this notice and you are not an authorized Bank of Queensland account holder, please be aware that it is in violation of Bank of Queensland policy to represent as an Bank of Queensland user. Such action may also be in violation of local, national and/or international law.

Sincerely,
Bank of Queensland Customer Service department.