Steve Frazier
12-21-2003, 02:20 PM
This past week I've received two e-mails concerning my credit cards that are scams. They were attempting to get my account numbers and PIN information.
One was posing to be from Citibank. It stated there was a problem with my e-mail info and I should click on the link provided and enter my debity card # along with PIN. Clicking on the link took you to a site that looked like an official Citibank web site, using their logo and all.
Since I don't bank with Citi, I became suspicious and went to their website to investigate. The e-mail I had received was listed among their fraudulent notices and they were warning all to disregard it.
Yesterday I received a very similar notice from what appears to be Earthlink, my server provider. It was an official looking email using their logo and all, stating they had a problem billing my account for this month, listing the possibilities that could cause this. Again, I was provided a link to re-enter my credit card information.
When I clicked the link, a bunch of alarms went off on my screen, and a file with a "Root" heading was displayed. I've been warned in the past about "Root" files and to stay away from them.
Just wanted to let you all know these are out there, and others are sure to pop up. A generic warning: No legitimate enterprise will solicit you for credit or debit card info. DO NOT provide any site requesting this info with your numbers. With the holidays approaching and increased activity on credit cards, these slime balls are taking advantage of our weaknesses and are counting on being able to sneak through our confusion. Don't become a victim!
One was posing to be from Citibank. It stated there was a problem with my e-mail info and I should click on the link provided and enter my debity card # along with PIN. Clicking on the link took you to a site that looked like an official Citibank web site, using their logo and all.
Since I don't bank with Citi, I became suspicious and went to their website to investigate. The e-mail I had received was listed among their fraudulent notices and they were warning all to disregard it.
Yesterday I received a very similar notice from what appears to be Earthlink, my server provider. It was an official looking email using their logo and all, stating they had a problem billing my account for this month, listing the possibilities that could cause this. Again, I was provided a link to re-enter my credit card information.
When I clicked the link, a bunch of alarms went off on my screen, and a file with a "Root" heading was displayed. I've been warned in the past about "Root" files and to stay away from them.
Just wanted to let you all know these are out there, and others are sure to pop up. A generic warning: No legitimate enterprise will solicit you for credit or debit card info. DO NOT provide any site requesting this info with your numbers. With the holidays approaching and increased activity on credit cards, these slime balls are taking advantage of our weaknesses and are counting on being able to sneak through our confusion. Don't become a victim!