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Westpac's Warning Email 15 March 2004   Warning email relating to latest Phishing Scam From Westpac Fri Mar 12 00:34:03 2004 To: (suppressed) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 08:34:03 UT Subject: Internet Banking Fraud From: "Westpac" ------------------------------------------ WESTPAC ------------------------------------------ 12 March 2004 Hello (customer name), A spam e-mail is circulating telling Westpac customers to follow a link to reactivate their accounts. This e-mail was NOT sent by Westpac and is an attempt to capture the IDs and Passwords of the customers that responded. If you have received and responded to the e-mail you should change your password immediately and advise us by phone on 0800 400 600. We will be monitoring activity for suspicious transactions and you can be assured that we are working with the Police and other agencies to have the offending site closed down. The best protection from this type of fraud is to never follow an e-mail link to a site where you will need to disclose secure information such as your ID or Password. Always type the URL or Web address yourself ------------------------------------------ **FOR GENERAL INTERNET SAFETY** :: Never disclose your password to anyone. Do not write it down or store it in a file on your computer - this includes the use of "form-fill', auto complete or other similar functions in your browser settings. :: Select a password that is difficult to guess and change it regularly. :: Check your transactions carefully. :: Never leave your computer logged on to the Internet when you are not around. :: Always log out when you have finished your Online banking session. :: Install anti-virus and firewall or other security software. Yours faithfully, Dean Burt Manager Online Banking, Westpac mailto:customer_support@westpac.co.nz Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141, incorporated in Australia (New Zealand division) PO Box 691 Wellington ------------------------------------------ Things you should know This message has been sent to you because you have given Westpac your e-mail address. About your permission and privacy... The legal stuff... [END OF EMAIL]

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