Phishing Scams: Chase, Bank of America, Sun Trust
Alert — There is a massive new bank fraud phishing scam being conducted via email. The website address that appears in the body of the email looks valid; however, if you view the source, you will see a bogus domain name. Clicking on the link will take you to an unauthorized website. Should you receive one of these emails, DO NOT reveal your private information.
Examples:
Subject: SunTrust Bank reminder: notification Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:06:37 -0300
Reference Number: 20091919664020
Online Treasury Manager Confirmation Form.
Dear Customer,
As part of the new security measures, all SunTrust Online Treasury Manager users are required to complete Online Treasury Manager Confirmation Form. Please complete the form as soon as possible.
* To access the form please click on the following link:
http://onlinetreasurymanager.suntrust.com/ibswebsuntrust/cmserver/ccare/default/cform.cfm?id=3081079390068176417033060820680455426793542263056&email=my@emailaddress.com.
SunTrust Bank, Member FDIC. © 2009 SunTrust Banks, Inc. SunTrust is a federally registered service mark of SunTrust Banks, Inc.
Live Solid. Bank Solid. is a service mark of SunTrust Banks, Inc.
This email was sent on behalf of SunTrust Customer Care, 1575 Lemon Farris Road, Cookeville, TN 38506.
The above is criminal attempt at bank fraud. The hidden URL actually takes you to onlinetreasurymanager.suntrust.com.hiilff.net
Subject: Chase Bank: alert – online client form released.
Note: This is a service message regarding the Chase Customer Form.
Dear customer:
As part of the new security measures, all Chase bank customers are required to complete Chase Customer Form. Please complete the form as soon as possible.
To access the form please click on the following link:
http://chaseonline.chase.com/Secure/webform/OSL.aspx?LOB=84064245071871982084785953907115353560172752347916009775207850
Thank you for being a valued customer.
Sincerely,
Chase Customer Service
Please don’t reply to this Alert.
The above is criminal attempt at bank fraud. The hidden URL actually takes you to http://chaseonline.chase.com.il1ifi.com.mx
Subject: Bank of America customer service: important message [message ref:
Message from Customer Service
We would like to inform you that we have released a new version of Bank of America Customer Form. This form is required to be completed by all Bank of America customers.
Please follow these steps:
1.Open the form at http://www.bankofamerica.com/srv_37447993/customerservice/securedirectory/cform.do/cform.php?id=438646285236118062405358479406787325837698602578055323.
2.Follow given instructions.
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.bankofamerica.com.
Bank of America, Member FDIC.
© 2009 Bank of America Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
The above is criminal attempt at bank fraud. The hidden URL actually takes you to http://www.bankofamerica.com.srv_37447993.hflij1.net
WARNING: Do not visit the above sites! If you receive an email like these, report it to the bank’s fraud division.
