Internet banking provider Barclays has warned of fresh phishing attacks, which aim to capture customers' bank details.
New emails purporting to be connected to the 2012 Olympics have been sent to many customers, asking for payments often totalling thousands of pounds.
The recipients are led to believe that they would be unlocking a lottery win by making the payment.
Barclays warned that when customers are logging in to an internet banking service they will be asked for selected details only, which should prompt wariness if all of their details are requested.
The bank also noted that when using internet banking the web browser address of a secure site will begin with https:// - which again should raise alarm if not in evidence.
Barnaby Davis, electronic banking director at Barclays, commented: "With use of the internet rising it is inevitable that it is seen as an opportunity by criminals attempting to defraud innocent people.
"The bottom line for customers is that if they have even the slightest doubt about an email, to ignore and delete it."
If a customer's internet banking details are compromised, criminals may be able to view all account information and transfer money from the account.
Barclays issues internet banking advice
Barclays issues internet banking advice
Fri, 27 Oct 2006
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