After reading about a load of people on the internet getting Trojans and new Virus variations I felt I would do my part to educate people on keeping their computer safe for free by helping them to recognize some emails that contain links that would possibly infect them and or reveal private information.
It is common for an email to contain links to websites which you can click on to do various things. The purpose of this document is to help you recognize which you should or should not click.
The email may appear as it is from the bank you use, with images, logo's and links. It may describe a condition where they require you to update your information within their system. You could easily see it's a fake by using the mouse to mouse over the link and will see that it links to a site that is not the bank website. You can also right click the link and copy it then paste it to a text document. It is also possible that they may spoof the return address and it will look like a valid address.
Here are a few examples of some common emails that are sent out that are designed to help someone steal information for someone's bank account. Some will come from shipping companies, others will come from banks or various institutions.
Fraudulent Email Example 1 (subject lines, and file names vary)
From: "Victoria Shafer"
Subject: UPS Tracking Number O44QW38TR
Hello!
We failed to deliver your postal package which was sent on the 22nd of June in time
because the addressee's address is wrong.
Please print out the invoice copy attached and collect the package at our office.
United Parcel Service of America
file name="De6181e50.zip"
Fraudulent Email Example 2 (subject lines vary)
Subject: Notification for Customer of e-mail address change
E-MAIL CHANGE NOTIFICATION
Dear Customer!
Thank you for banking online at bankname.com. Our records indicate that you recently added or made a change to one of your email address(es). This notification is to confirm that you initiated this change.
If you feel you have received this email in error and did not add or change your email address(es), please click here. https://www.bankname.com/
If you mouse over this ^^^ you will see it goes to http://bankname.bankname.info or some other link that is not associated with the bank.
Sincerely,
Online Banking Team
Fraudulent Email Example 3 (subject lines vary)
Subject: Regarding Your Bank name Account
Dear Bank name customer,
We have noticed that you experienced trouble logging into Bank name Online Banking.
After three unsuccessful attempts to access your account, your Bank name Online Profile has been locked. This has been done to secure your accounts and to protect your private information. Bank name is committed to making sure that your online transactions are secure.
To unlock your account, and verify your identity please follow this link and sign in.
https://www.bankname.com/
If you mouse over this ^^^ you will see it goes to http://bankname.bankname.info or some other link that is not associated with the bank.
Sincerely,
Bank name
Online Customer Service
Fraudulent Email Example 4 (subject lines vary)
Subject: Periodic Account Review
Dear customers:
Bank name is constantly working to increase security for all Online Banking users. To ensure the integrity of our online payment system, we periodically review accounts.
Your account might be place on restricted status. Restricted accounts continue to receive payments, but they are limited in their ability to send or withdraw funds.
To lift up this restriction, you need to login into your account (with your username or SSN and your password), then you have to complete our verification process. You must confirm your credit card details and your billing information as well. All restricted accounts have their billing information unconfirmed, meaning that you may no longer send money from your account until you have updated your billing information on file.
To initiate the billing update confirmation process, please follow the link bellow and fill in the necessary fields:
https://www.bankname.com/
If you mouse over this ^^^ you will see it goes to http://bankname.bankname.info or some other link that is not associated with the bank.
Thank you,
Bank name - Online Banking
Fraudulent Email Example 5 (subject lines vary)
Subject: Notification for Customer of e-mail address change
E-MAIL CHANGE NOTIFICATION
Dear Customer!
Thank you for banking online at bankname.com. Our records indicate that you recently added or made a change to one of your email address(es). This notification is to confirm that you initiated this change.
If you feel you have received this email in error and did not add or change your email address(es), please click here.
Sincerely,
Online Banking Team
Fraudulent Email Example 6 (subject lines vary)
Subject: Regarding Your Bank name Account
Dear Bank name customer,
We have noticed that you experienced trouble logging into Bank name Online Banking.
After three unsuccessful attempts to access your account, your Bank name Online Profile has been locked. This has been done to secure your accounts and to protect your private information. Bank name is committed to making sure that your online transactions are secure.
To unlock your account, and verify your identity please follow this link and sign in
https://www.bankname.com/
If you mouse over this ^^^ you will see it goes to http://bankname.bankname.info or some other link that is not associated with the bank.
Sincerely,
Bank name
Online Customer Service
Fraudulent Email Example 7 (subject lines vary)
Subject: Periodic Account Review
Dear customers:
Bank name is constantly working to increase security for all Online Banking users. To ensure the integrity of our online payment system, we periodically review accounts.
Your account might be place on restricted status. Restricted accounts continue to receive payments, but they are limited in their ability to send or withdraw funds.
To lift up this restriction, you need to login into your account (with your username or SSN and your password), then you have to complete our verification process. You must confirm your credit card details and your billing information as well. All restricted accounts have their billing information unconfirmed, meaning that you may no longer send money from your account until you have updated your billing information on file.
To initiate the billing update confirmation process, please follow the link bellow and fill in the necessary fields: https://www.bankname.com/
If you mouse over this ^^^ you will see it goes to http://bankname.bankname.info or some other link that is not associated with the bank.
Thank you,
Bank name - Online Banking
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