Phishing Scams, Credit Card Fraud & Identity Theft
Wachovia SSL Security Upgrade (2006)
This is one of a collection of phony “phishing” emails. We don’t send these messages! We just collect and document them here for the benefit of others.
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From: Wachovia Bank CustomersService@wachovia.com
Date: 26 Jul 2006 18:42:42 -0000
Subject: SSL Security Upgrade.
Wachovia - Personal Finance and Business Financial Services
Dear Customer,
Due to concerns for safety,Your account has been randomly flagged in our system as a part of our latest security measures against Fraud and ID Theft. This happens to ensure that only you have access to your Wachovia account and to ensure a safe Banking experience against online fraud. We require all flagged accounts as yours, to verify their information on file with us. To Speed up the Verification Process,We urge you verify your account now to avoid your online access disabled.
To Begin the verification process of your Wachovia records,Please click on the reference link below:
Reference* h ttp://www.http://www .wachovia.com/secure/update/ssl.cfm
Regards
Wachovia Bank, N.A. and its affiliates.
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