 Email/Telephone Phishing Scam WarningDecember 23, 2008
A new phishing scam has emerged and is unfortunately targeted at members with credit cards and/or ATM/Debit cards. This fraudulent attempt to capture card numbers is done with an email to direct cardholders to call an automated telephone service.
The message indicates the member’s card has been deactivated. In order to activate the card, the message asks the member to call the provided “Card Activation Line” phone number and enter their 16-digit card number, expiration date and PIN.
To view a sample of this fraudulent email click here.
Please remember that Extra Credit Union will NEVER e-mail or call you seeking account numbers or passwords. Your financial institution already has your information on file and will only ask for it to verify your identity when you initiate a call or e-mail us. If you receive an e-mail asking you to visit a special Web site to enter personal information, we urge you not to respond.
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