Tuesday, October 23, 2007

SPAM

  • Citibank
    E-mail claims your Citibank ATM/Debit card PIN must be updated due to "a large number of identity theft attempts."
  • eBay
    E-mail claims auction site eBay is sending out suspension notices via e-mail and asking customers to verify their account information. E-mail claims auction site eBay is sending out notices requesting that users update their account information.
  • FDIC
    E-mail claims the FDIC insurance on your bank account has been cancelled by the Department of Homeland Security for violations of the Patriot Act.
  • IRS
    E-mail pretends to be the IRS sending out e-mails directing taxpayers to a web form to use to obtain tax refunds. E-mail from the IRS offers $80 to recipients who complete "member satisfaction surveys."
  • U.S. Bank
    E-mail claims your account at U.S. Bank has been suspended. E-mail claims your account at U.S. Bank needs to be reactivated due to a technical update.
  • SunTrust Bank
    E-mail claims SunTrust Bank is asking customers to verify their account details due to "a large number of identity theft attempts."
  • Wells Fargo
    E-mail claims Wells Fargo is sending out e-mails requesting personal information as part of their "regular update and verification of the Wells Fargo ATM Service."
  • Social Security Administration (SSA)
    E-mail claims the Social Security Administration is requiring benefits recipients to register for passwords and provide their banking information.

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