Citibank Email Phishing Scam
by Frank Jovine on 11/16/2010 in Scams & Hoaxes, Security
There’s an email purporting to be from Citibank, claims that the recipients online account had multiple unauthorized attempts. This email is not from Citibank, it’s a scam that is intended to steal personal information to be used for unlawful activity.
The email is not from Citibank. It is a phishing scam that’s designed to steal bank account login details and other personal information from bank customers. Delete this email immediately and do not click any links in the email.
Example email
Citibank will not send its customers unsolicited emails asking them to provide personal and financial details.
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tony@kindle
Nov 17th, 2010
Sounds like the bank phishing that was going around a few months back, interesting that they are targeting affiliates, must think we are rich!
Security Update for 23 November 2010: Your Business is Our Business edition | Haines Agency Woodstock, VA Bureau
Nov 23rd, 2010
[...] warns of a new phishing scam that involves fooling users into thinking they are being contacted by Citibank. If you receive an email purporting to be from your bank of choice, go the extra mile and double [...]