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June 2006
..and the scams go on and on

There are numerous scams based on the same set-up -- which must work for the perpetrators or they wouldn't keep trying it.

The current apparent bank emails are able to be defined by looking at the address of the sender (see via right click PROPERTIES) and this discloses:

HOW TO TELL

The "wrong" part of that url is the right-hand end -- .ru -- which is in Russia.

The front part which might be all you see when you hover the mouse over it is made to look like its in Australia.

AN EXAMPLE IS:

Under the subject heading Commonwealth Bank of Australia Security Message

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Update Message.

Dear Commonwealth Bank of Australia member,

We are currently carrying out our NetBank system update. All our customers are required to provide valid information to prevent security problems. Once your information is verified you will not run into any further problems.

Update your NetBank Account : Click Here

Thank You ,
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Management Stuff

Please do not reply to this email. This mailbox is not monitored and you will not receive a response.

The invited Click Here is a hyperlink to http://www3.netbank.commbank.com.au.common-site.ru/netbank/bankmain/ appears genuine but has a strange www3 which we don't recognise.

The blue underlined "links" in this page are not 'live'.

Whatever, we all need to be extra cautious.

Anyone with other scams can email

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