Scam attempts never end! Please don't fall for this~
@PatZAnthony (14752)
Charlotte, North Carolina
August 1, 2018 7:00pm CST
The following was received by us at our personal/business email on July 25, 2018:
Dear Customer,
During our usual security enhancement protocol, We observed multiple login attempt error while login in to your online (our bank's name) account.
We have believed that someone other than you is trying to access your account for security reasons,
We have temporarily suspend your account and your access to online and will be restricted if you fail to update,
**Next there is a bright red bar we are to click on to give the information they want*
We knew it was an attempt to get info from someone phishing. After calling our bank, we forwarded the email to them.
If it were not for the errors noticed, someone might supply what was requested and soon find their account was emptied by a stranger.
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25 responses
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
2 Aug 18
I have had something similar in the past and we do need to be on the ball as criminals are very clever.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
15 Aug 18
@PatZAnthony Yes, some people's accounts have been emptied which is very sad. 
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Aug 18
They are smart enough to steal millions from the innocent @1hopefulman
It is a mess for many
Hope you are are having a wonderful day!
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
21 Aug 18
@1hopefulman When we hear these things we are always shocked, but it could happen to anyone these days.
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@marguicha (215424)
• Chile
2 Aug 18
I have been told this sort of thing by "my Bank", by PayPal and even by Banks where I don´t haver accounts.
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@marguicha (215424)
• Chile
2 Aug 18
@hereandthere I know. And I suppose some people do bite
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
2 Aug 18
you can tell they're really "fishing" hoping someone will bite.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
2 Aug 18
@marguicha some tend to panic easily
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Aug 18
That is my thought at first @jaboUK but it happens all the time!
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@RasmaSandra (73407)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Aug 18
Glad you caught it in time. I have had strange things happening on my laptop not my desktop PC and one time it also said I had to give additional info. What I did was I deleted the mail and I just signed into my account and saw that everything was just fine.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Aug 18
It is so odd that these things happen and some don't see it as anything wrong @RasmaSandra
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@Marilynda1225 (79730)
• United States
2 Aug 18
It's a good reminder that we always have to be aware since scams are everywhere
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
2 Aug 18
I never do anything online or by phone. I go to the bank.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Aug 18
We do all things online that we can. This was an email, so would get to me either way @andriaperry
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@snowy22315 (169967)
• United States
2 Aug 18
Thanks, for posting. Emails that are not in proper English are a big tip off.
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@snowy22315 (169967)
• United States
14 Aug 18
@PatZAnthony or at least a confirmation from the official site. The IRS does not call though.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Aug 18
Yes, that and if the Logo is a little off. These days we would expect a phone call if there is an issue @snowy22315
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Aug 18
It gets to be really annoying, doesn't it @May2k8
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
2 Aug 18
I get that type of emails all the time but I know they're just phishing scams.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
2 Aug 18
Millions of dollars are lost by those not in the know. How sad!
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
2 Aug 18
@PatZAnthony Banks and companies who have been using the internet has been warning their clients about this. And they have been doing that for many years. In the case of PayPal they encourage users to forward such emails to them, which I did.
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@rebelann (111171)
• El Paso, Texas
15 Aug 18
In todays world one can't afford not to be up to date on whats going on @PatZAnthony
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Aug 18
And think about the frustration of those who are scammed! Imagine all of you money gone in a minute @rebelann
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Aug 18
Yes, it is to the point of being ridiculous now @bluesa
And it is really sad how many do fall for such things.
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
15 Aug 18
@PatZAnthony I know a lady who lost her savings falling for a scammer. It is sad how they figure out how to catch people or how they try, sick and sad.
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@Deepizzaguy (94524)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
2 Aug 18
Thank you for sharing this latest scam attack.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
2 Aug 18
Another day, another scam @Deepizzaguy
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@Deepizzaguy (94524)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
2 Aug 18
@PatZAnthony Some scammers like to use scare tactics like my computer will be taken down at midnight unless I give them info that is off limits to them.
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Aug 18
Yes, you are right @Shiva Cleaning out the bank account of one person could make their day for sure.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Aug 18
Any reputable financial institution informs by phone not email and even then you have to be wary.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Aug 18
While this is true, many don't know how things work @JohnRoberts
Sad, but many are taken for ride by such ones!
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@popciclecold (35103)
• United States
2 Aug 18
I am glad you were smart enough to recognize the errors. Thanks for sharing.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Aug 18
It is terrible that many don't and so many lose money this way @popciclecold
@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
2 Aug 18
Can't believe that there are people who actually fall for this.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Aug 18
Think of the millions lost by those who don't recognize what is fake @allen0187
We report these, but are sure the banks and credit cards already know what is going on without our help.
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Aug 18
I get similar ones from Paypal all the time. I usually will just open another window and try to access the account they are telling me is compromised, then yes report it. It never does end.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Aug 18
Reporting is something we always do but are beginning to wonder why @BelleStarr
It probably will not ever end and it is hard to understand why so many respond and get scammed.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Aug 18
It is really silly how many things we get in our emails @jstory07
Guess these people will always be around.
@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
2 Aug 18
Scammers will always try to do everything to pursue their evil agenda. It's good you are aware of it.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Aug 18
And sad that many are not @acelawrites
Think how many are scammed each day.
@anamika161088 (11868)
• India
2 Aug 18
Scams are everywhere. Just stay alert and careful as well
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