Phishing emails from banks?

Question

if you do not provide all your bank details, such as your user name or log in name for internet banking can the scammers still hack into the account.

If you just provide them with the sort code and account number only?

Answer 1

now all they have to do is create a check online and use them!  They have your account number.  NEVER give your account number to anyone!  If you did, go to your bank and ask them for advice, they may put a security block on your account to get your approval before approving any transactions.  

Answer 2

Don't give them your account number. They can use it. Never give out any information to those people. I get those e-mails all the time claiming I've got money waiting on me from some dead person in london. If it were true, they wouldn't be e-mailing you about it. It's always a scam...please don't fall for it.

Answer 3

do  not EVER give out your bank details to anyone , unless you are seting up direct debit, even your bank never asks for your account info if you contact them. there are scam emails going around, ive had one. do not reply to it.

Answer 4

give them NOTHING...they can do wonders with your account number only....

Answer 5

I don't mean to be funny but why provide them with any info at all? Any info that you do provide will make it easier for them to pretend to be you. Remember that they don't necessarily need to hack an account as they can phone the bank as well.

Answer 6

they have ways and means - I would be very cautious, they may have someone working for them on the inside, who could provide further personal details, copy of your signature etc, enabling them to hijack your account at a later date ? If you have released this info, contact your bank asap, so they can keep a check on your account....but be warned they could lay low for some time

Answer 7

I don't understand your question, but I would never put any bank info in an email, even if emailing your bank. Call them if you need something.

Answer 8

Don't give any info at all. Just block the email addresses.

Don't even bother opening them. Banks don't send those types of emails out at all.