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"There have been reports of scam emails targeting Northern Rock customers, but it is essential that people don't respond," explains Neil Munroe, External Affairs Director of Equifax. "Phishing is a bogus email which appears to be from an official source such as a bank. The receiver is asked to follow a link that asks for and provide personal information such as a bank account PIN or password.

"Fraudsters think nothing of taking advantage of a bad situation for their own gain, which is precisely why consumers need to be cautious. Phishing scams look legitimate, but a real bank would never ask customers to confirm security information in this way. We advise anyone who has received emails like this, to delete them immediately and never reply to them.

"Anyone who thinks they are a victim of phishing should tell their bank and obtain a copy of their credit file to look for signs of unauthorised activity. Keep an eye on all your accounts to stop fraudsters in their tracks. Ignoring the problem is the worst thing people can do as it can affect their credit record and they may have difficulty obtaining credit in the future."

For further press information please contact: Claire Foster, Kate Clements or Wendy Harrison at HSL on 020 8977 9132 / Fax: 020 8977 5200 or Email: claire@harrisonsadler.com

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Customers have trusted Equifax for over 100 years to deliver innovative solutions with the highest integrity and reliability. Businesses – large and small – rely on us for consumer and business credit intelligence, portfolio management, fraud detection, decisioning technology, marketing tools, and much more. We empower individual consumers to manage their personal credit information, protect their identity and maximise their financial well-being.

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