HSBC Won’t Send You Identity Theft Scams

HSBC is one of many reputable banking institutions in the world. However, identity theft criminals love to capitalize on merits of such entities. I received another identity theft message from HSBC BANK PLC LONDON [hsbcbank@hsbc.com]. This one asks me to CONFIRM RECEIPT CALL:+44-70-45703001. I denied! Please read the contents before you proceed:

Fax Number:+44-870-9741509
Email:int_remittance_dept@superchat.biz

For immediate transfer of your funds be informed that you are not allowed to correspond or contact any person or office with respect to this transfer other than this office, you are required to send to him an  email with your full following information below:

1) YOUR FULL NAME__________________

2) RESIDENCE ADDRESS, CITY, STATE AND COUNTRY_______________________

3) PERSONAL CELL PHONE, FAX AND MOBILE PHONE NUMBER_________________________

Yours Sincerely,

Mr. Alex Hungate.

HSBC BANK PLC LONDON.

Notice how reputable the assailants tried to make the email message by providing contact information right at the top. However, that is all that really worked for these personal information thieves. As soon as I read the demands I knew this was a con. Well, actually I knew when I read the subject line. Whatever you do, don’t reply and if you fear that someone may have stolen your banking or credit card info make sure to call the respective institution to verify first.