Phishing Scams, Credit Card Fraud & Identity Theft
Independent Bank: Internet Banking Account Blocked (2007)
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.
Use caution with your email so you won’t get caught in the con artists’ traps!
From: “Independent Bank”
Subject: Internet Banking Account Blocked
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:36:07 -0500
Email Security Zone For Your Checking Account
Internet Banking Account Blocked
As the Internet and information technology enable us to expand our services, we are committed to maintaining the trust customers have placed in us for protecting the privacy and security of information we have about you. In order to protect your information against unauthorized access, identity theft and account fraud we earnestly ask you to update your profile.
To get started, please click the link below and login to your account:
https://cibng.ibanking-services.com
Your Internet Banking Account has been blocked on 02/10/2007.
NOTE: To verify that this is a message from Independent Bank click on the VeriSign Secured icon on the bottom of this letter.
Want to get more alerts? Sign in to Independent Bank and click the “Manage Alerts” link in the “I want to…” box. Because email is not a secure form of communication, please do not reply to this email. If you have any questions about your account or need assistance, please call the phone number on your statement or go to Contact Us at www.ibcp.com.
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