quattrogirl
06-29-2005, 05:26 PM
We were warned at work today about the following email. It *appears* to be legit from BoW, but isn't... don't click thru the links and all that.... duh...
But the hackers/ spammers/ whatever are getting trickier. This particular email is one of the most legit looking ones I've seen myself......
Basically you should NEVER click thru a link in an email. Always go to the web and hand-type the address or Yahoo/ Google to get to the legitimate company website. You can also CALL the company first to verify or deny this type of information.
Gotta have the guard up these days.
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From: customercare@bankofthewest.com [mailto:customercare@bankofthewest.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 10:47 PM
To: smoreno@yahoo-inc.com
Subject: BANK OF THE WEST NOTICE
Dear Bank of the West customer,
We recently noticed one or more attempts to log in your Bank of the West account from a foreign IP address and we have reasons to believe that your account was hijacked by a third party without your authorization.
If you recently accessed your account while traveling, the unusual log in attempts may have initiated by you.
However if you are the rightful holder of the account, click on the link below and submit, as we try to verify your account. (In case your are not enrolled use your Social Security Number as User Name and first 6 digits of Social Security Number as Password):
https://www.bankofthewest.c0m/BOW/main.jsp?affiliate=9d1825494ae10
The log in attempt was made from:
IP address: 110.6.13.227
ISP host: 110.6.13.1.fastweb.rnet.org
If you choose to ignore our request, you leave us no choice but to temporally suspend your account.
We ask that you allow at least 48hrs for the case to be investigated and we strongly recommend not making any changes to your account in that time.
If you received this notice and you are not the authorized account holder, please be aware that is in violation of Bank of the West policy to represent oneself as another Bank of the West account owner.Such action may also be in violation of local, national, and/or international law. Bank of the West is committed to assist law enforcement with any inquires related to attempts to misappropriate personal information with the Internet to commit fraud or theft.
Information will be provided at the request of law enforcement agencies to ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
* Please do not respond to this email as your reply will not be received.
For assistance, log in to your Bank of the West account and choose the "HELP" link.
Thanks for your patience as we work together to protect your account.
Regards,
The Bank of the West Corp. Copyright © 2005. All rights reserved.
But the hackers/ spammers/ whatever are getting trickier. This particular email is one of the most legit looking ones I've seen myself......
Basically you should NEVER click thru a link in an email. Always go to the web and hand-type the address or Yahoo/ Google to get to the legitimate company website. You can also CALL the company first to verify or deny this type of information.
Gotta have the guard up these days.
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From: customercare@bankofthewest.com [mailto:customercare@bankofthewest.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 10:47 PM
To: smoreno@yahoo-inc.com
Subject: BANK OF THE WEST NOTICE
Dear Bank of the West customer,
We recently noticed one or more attempts to log in your Bank of the West account from a foreign IP address and we have reasons to believe that your account was hijacked by a third party without your authorization.
If you recently accessed your account while traveling, the unusual log in attempts may have initiated by you.
However if you are the rightful holder of the account, click on the link below and submit, as we try to verify your account. (In case your are not enrolled use your Social Security Number as User Name and first 6 digits of Social Security Number as Password):
https://www.bankofthewest.c0m/BOW/main.jsp?affiliate=9d1825494ae10
The log in attempt was made from:
IP address: 110.6.13.227
ISP host: 110.6.13.1.fastweb.rnet.org
If you choose to ignore our request, you leave us no choice but to temporally suspend your account.
We ask that you allow at least 48hrs for the case to be investigated and we strongly recommend not making any changes to your account in that time.
If you received this notice and you are not the authorized account holder, please be aware that is in violation of Bank of the West policy to represent oneself as another Bank of the West account owner.Such action may also be in violation of local, national, and/or international law. Bank of the West is committed to assist law enforcement with any inquires related to attempts to misappropriate personal information with the Internet to commit fraud or theft.
Information will be provided at the request of law enforcement agencies to ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
* Please do not respond to this email as your reply will not be received.
For assistance, log in to your Bank of the West account and choose the "HELP" link.
Thanks for your patience as we work together to protect your account.
Regards,
The Bank of the West Corp. Copyright © 2005. All rights reserved.