Fake Tax Emails Land in CMC Markets Accounts of Wealthy Investors
CMC Markets, an Australian share investing and CFD trading platform, is the focus of a new phishing campaign, according to MailGuard AU.
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The operation targets the company’s high-net-worth customers. Emails are blocked in some cases by MailGuard.
Login Theft Attempt Hits CMC Investors
The campaign impersonates CMC Markets and TD Direct Investing. Its goal is to steal user login credentials. Recipients are sent messages that appear legitimate, often referencing tax matters or account migration. Clicking links in the emails directs users to fake login pages.
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Phishing Email Cites W-8BEN PMC
The phishing emails carry the subject line: “Federal Tax Residency Verification Notice — Required Renewal of W-8BEN PMC Certification.” They use branding consistent with CMC Invest and reference real financial processes, including U.S. IRS tax compliance. A detailed legal disclaimer is included to give the emails credibility.
Finance Magnates contacted CMC Markets, but no comment was provided at the time of publication.