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October 21, 2004
Latest Phishing Scam Targets Citibank Customers
The latest phishing scam designed to steal bank account login information is directed at Citibank Customers. The email circulating around the Internet looks something like this:
Dear Citibank Customer,
When signing on to Citibank Online, you or somebody else have made several login attempts and reached your daily attempt limit. As an additional security measure your access to Online Banking has been limited. This Web security measure does not affect your access to phone banking or ATM banking.
Please sign on and verify your information here. You will be able to attempt signing on to Citibank Online within twenty-four hours after you verify your information. (You do not have to change your Password at this time.)
Remember to report any unsolicited attempt to access your personal financial information to you bank and the Federal Trade Commission.
The best rule of advice to avoid a phishing scam and protect yourself from identity theft is to never "verify" information from an email.
Posted by savsb at October 21, 2004 10:56 AM