The massive trend from scammers today seems to be sending quiet good quality e-mails that appear to be from a bank, network, paypal etc;.
The message is always around the same theme. That there appears to be a problem with your account, or that there was strange activity on your account and to click this link to gain access.
I myself have received e-mails from bank that are Italian, British, American, Australian... the list is pretty endless. I have never banked with any of these banks. EVER. I am not even based in any of these countries so why would I have accounts with them.
There is a chance they may get it right one day, but I will just ignore it. If you do receive such a message, always open up a new browser and access your internet account in the usual way. If your bank or network or paypal has something to tell you they will have a message for you when you long in.
DON'T click on the link provided in the e-mail. This link has been created with the sole aim of getting your personal details. I can't stress this enough, don't click the link, open another browser and check from there.
On the site you are accessing look for the e-mail for security and forward the mail to them, and tell them that you are deleting it from your account.
It only takes an extra minute or two to protect yourself. Opening you browser a second time takes minutes, and could save you time, effort and money.
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