This verification will allow us to activate new features for your account on our system and to protect your account fully against ID Theft.

January 2010

Dear HSBC Customer,

Please note that Your HSBC Internet Banking Account has been flagged
by our system and all flagged account required immediate activation for Internet
Banking to remain active due to recent changes we have made to our internet banking system.

This verification will allow us to activate new features for your account on our system and to
protect your account fully against ID Theft. We have made these changes to ensure
only You have access to your HSBC Account(s). At HSBC Bank,
we care about your security so, for your protection we are proactively notifying you of this activity.

Click here to unlock your account

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thank you for using HSBC Bank plc!

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