Why it is best to always view your emails as plain text.

It's nice maybe to have those pretty emails with logos and backdrop paper textures etc, but its far safer to look at them as plain text so that you do not get fooled by fraudsters.

Here is a phishing attempt I received today. It pretends to be from HSBC and tells me about fraudulent attempts

quote:

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Hsbc Bank plc. is hereby announcing newly upgrade security system. We have been dealing with cases of fraudulent messages in recent times and we have decided to carry out a verification exercise on all of our customers account to prevent them from being victimized.
Due to the recent security upgrade, you are requested to follow the link below.http://www.hsbc.co.uk/1/2/personal/pib-home/

We appreciate your understanding, as we work towards making Hsbc
Bank a safe and reliable place to do business.
Thank you for your patience in this matter.

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