Maybank2u.com Email Scam

You may have received an email fraudulently claiming to be from the Malaysian Bank's Maybank2u.com financial institution website. If so you are the target of an eMail Scam, commonly called a "Phishing" scam. Following the link included in the email could result in financial and identity loses. The link takes you to a 'spoofed' of fake copy of the real Maybank2u login page. Any information you type on this screen will go directly to the fraudsters, not the Malaysian Bank.

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To see the original scam email click here:

Following is the text of the Scam email message:
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Dear Maybank customer,

We are hereby notifying you that we've recently suffered a DDos-Attack on one of our's Online Banking server. For security reasons you must complete the next steps to verify the integrity of your Maybank account. If you fail to complete the verification in the next 24 hours your account will be suspended.

Here's how to get started:

1. Log in to Maybank online account (click here).

2. You must request for TAC via Maybank online banking - your TAC will be sent via SMS to the mobile phone number you registered.
( you can find the "Request a TAC" button in the Utilities menu of your account )

3. Logout from your account and close the browser.

4. When you have received the TAC (Transaction Authorization Code) on your mobile phone, go to our secured verification server and submit the requested information (Username, password and TAC). (click here) to go on our secured server.

5. Please allow 48 hours for processing.

Please comply and thanks for understanding.

© 2001-09 Maybank. All rights reserved.
***This is an automated message, please do not reply***
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If you received an email like this, the safest thing to do is just delete it. If you have already clicked on the link you may have unknowingly downloaded a harmful PC virus. You should immediately run a full virus scan to check for spyware or any other malware.

If you don't have anti-virus or anti-spyware software, visit our online shop for a number of brands you can purchase online and download.

If you provided any information such as your online banking login information or any other personal inforation you may be at risk for fraudulent financial transactions. You should immediately contact your financial institution for assistance. For more information about fraudulent email scams and how to report suspicious emails at Maybank2u.com visit their website at http://www.maybank2u.com.my/ and look for the "Stay safe Online" area.

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