Citybank Scam

[MH]

Beware of this peeps.....I got this today, and I dont even beank with citybank if they exist....

Dear Customer:
Recently there have been a large number of cyber attacks pointing our database servers. In order to safeguard your account, we require you to sign on immediately.
This personal check is requested of you as a precautionary measure and to ensure yourselves that everything is normal with your balance and personal information.
This process is mandatory, and if you did not sign on within the nearest time your account may be subject to temporary suspension.
Please make sure you have your Citibank(R) debit card number and your User ID and Password at hand.
Please use our secure counter server to indicate that you have signed on, please click the link bellow:
ht&p://221.139.2.111/citifi/
!! Note that we have no particular indications that your details have been compromised in any way.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and thank you for using Citibank(R)
Regards,
Citibank(R) Card Department
(C)2004 Citibank. Citibank, N.A., Citibank, F.S.B., Citibank (West), FSB. Member FDIC.Citibank and Arc Design is a registered service mark of Citicorp.

 

[nara]

if they exist....

Yes, Citybank do exist, so this is designed to catch unsuspecting customers. These scammers are bast*rds.

 

[damage]

i have been getting that one for must be over a year now maybe longer 2 of 3 every couple of months not had a ebay one for a long time though

 

[telsave]

I actually got three of these overnight: LLOYDS BANK; CITYBANK and PAYPAL I do not use any of them so scam was obvious but can see how some unsuspecting people are caught out as they have all the right logo's and terminology. Agree with everyone else if you do deal with the organisation contact them direct they will soon tell you. Also had mail shot telling me I need to send £60 + VAT to re-register with Data Protection as I am about to be fined £5000 for holding information on my computer. Looked genuine sent it to my Data Protection office without money of course heard no more. Buyer Beware look at Real Madrid and Woodgate if you want to see a real scam!!!

 

[Tallywadger]

Just a wee point if the e-mail starts dear customer then its likely to be a fake as the real companies will use your name and know who they are sending to, just a point to bear in mind!