The fraudster stole the website of a real Australian bank and reused it to scam victims online.
From the fake bank website:
As a 100% customer-owned bank, we strive to go beyond for our customers.
We take pride in everything we do. That’s why we aim to exceed your expectations and return outstanding value through our wide range of products and services.
Contact details:
Telford Enterprise Centre, Stafford Park 1,
Telford, Shropshire TF3.
United Kingdom.
DIRECT TELEPHONE: +44 117 325 5622
EMAIL: info@telfordprivatebank-uk.com
TELEPHONE BANKING: +44 288 504 0034
+441173255622
Number billable as geographic number
Country or destination United Kingdom
Original network provider* aql Wholesale Limited
+442885040034
Number billable as geographic number
Country or destination United Kingdom
Original network provider* Voxbone SA
Entry in the aa419 Database of fraudulent websites: https://db.aa419.org/fakebanksview.php?key=142093.
From the domain name registration:
Domain Name: TELFORDPRIVATEBANK-UK.COM
Updated Date: 2020-01-13
Creation Date: 2020-01-13
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2021-01-13
Registrar: PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.com
Registry Registrant ID: Not Available From Registry
Registrant Name: Berg Ninge
Registrant Street: 67 Haward
Registrant City: Houston
Registrant State/Province: TX
Registrant Postal Code: 77077
Registrant Country: US
Registrant Phone: +1.3594948273
Registrant Email: beloningen@live.com
This is what the fake bank website looks like:
A clone of the website using another bank name is reported in viewtopic.php?f=6&t=6060&start=20.
