Phishing Scams, Credit Card Fraud & Identity Theft
ProGuard from Fifth Third Bank (2006)
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from Alex Robinson security_advisor@53.com
date Dec 19, 2006 3:59 PM
subject Attention, new system ProGuard. (ID: 10548)
Dear Fifth Third Bank Commercial Customer,
We are delighted to inform you about the new online payment security system which starts to operate from 19 December 2006.
The name of the system is ProGuard. ProGuard is one of the latest projects developed by Fifth Third Bank security department. It is a security device which generates online access codes to perform online transactions.
To obtain this device you will have to register and fill out an application form.
Within the next two weeks you will receive the device to the address stated in your application.
ProGuard is not only highly effective, it is also absolutely free of charge!
Please note:
If your application form is not filled in during the following 72 hours your online account access will be temporarily blocked for security reasons.
Therefore we recommend that you start registering as soon as possible. To start now please click the link below and keep following on screen instructions:
[scam link deleted]
It will only take a couple of minutes. We appreciate your business. It’s truly our pleasure to serve you.
Security Department Fifth Third Bank.
