Be careful if you receive an email that looks like it is from Wells Fargo.

[drm604]

I'm posting this to warn everyone about a fake Wells Fargo email that is being sent out. I've reported this to Wells Fargo.

I received a fake email this morning that at first glance looks like it is from Wells Fargo. It says that my access to online services has been suspended. I do not have an account with Wells Fargo nor do I do any business with them. It has a link for reactivating the service which leads to a fake Wells Fargo page on a different website.

This is obviously an attempt to steal people's login information. If you receive this email don't click the link, don't give any information, and report it to [e-mail].

[TexasObserver]

1. one should never respond to any such emails seeking information and purporting to be a bank

[drm604]

3. Exactly.

If you receive such an email from any bank that you have an account with, call the bank instead of responding or clicking on links.

[pnorman]

10. If you just "touch" (not "click") the given URL with the mouse pointer,

at the bottom left of the browser window should be the true URL. (At least, that's the way it works with my Firefox browser). A cursory glance at it should indicate if it's suspicious. It "probably" does no harm, just clicking on it. No legit outfit will ask on-line for ANY 'sensitive" info, so HALT if that happens and report it. I used to get a lot of that phishing" stuff from a PayPal imitator.

I have a checking & debit card account with Wells Fargo, and several months ago, I received an "IMPORTANT" email from them. But instead of asking me for personal info, it asked me to phone them. When I did, I learned that a suspicious transaction had been attempted against my debit card. They promptly cancelled that card, and sent me a new one by express mail. I do ALL my shopping on-line, including ordering groceries, and it was a BITCH updating all my accounts, but it's all done.

pnorman

[dysfunctional press]

2. what about the one that i got from the former nigerian finance minister...is that one legit...?

if this is the first time that you've gotten one of those fake bank emails- then you've been very lucky.

[drm604]

5. No.

But this one was especially clever and I wanted to warn people about it.

[SidDithers]

12. The Nigerian ones are legit...

everything else is just a scam, tho.

:)

Sid

[dipsydoodle]

4. Especially if its signed

Jim Hardy.

[Warpy]

6. They've done this from other banks

and also from Ebay and Amazon. It's phishing.

"Don't call me, I'll call you" is what to remember when you open official looking email. If your account access has been suspended for any reason, you'll find out when you try to access it, they won't tell you by email, phone, or even letter.

[hobbit709]

7. Standard phishing attempt.

Even if you get one ostensibly from your actual bank, etc., the giveaway is the first line.
"Dear Valued Customer"
Your bank knows your real name and it will used in a real email.
If you get one from your bank, don't use the link in the email but go directly to their website and login. there will be a copy of the real message there.

I have fun with phishers. I fill in the blanks on their phony pages with information like
Name: George Bush, Dick Cheney, or whatever
Mother's maiden name: Demonspawn
Under phone number I use the FBI hotline: [phone].

Pin number or security code 666

Be creative; The best way to screw with these clowns is to swamp THEIR database with fake info.

[moggie]

8. It may be my imagination

But I think there's been an increase in the number of bank phishing messages I've seen since the credit crunch started dominating the news. Perhaps the scam artists are counting on panic countering people's normal caution.

Phishing of this kind has been going on for at least 7 years, so anyone who still needs warning really hasn't been paying attention.

[riverwalker]

9. thanks for the warning n/t

[DS1]

11. I'm wary of genuine Wells Fargo emails

I've never dealt with a larger group of stupid useless fucks in my life.

[RebelOne]

13. When I get e-mails like that, such as banks

or Pay-Pal requesting personal info, I go to the site and fill in all the blanks with obscenities.