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Update Your Account Information

Credit Union


 

 
Scam Report
Date Reported: 17th January 2006 Whats this? Risk Level: MEDIUM Whats this?
 
Details
 
Email Subject:
 Update Your Account Information
Apparent Sender:
 Credit Union Whats this?
Return Address:
 < service@cuna.org > Whats this?
Email Format:  HTML Whats this?
 
URL of Web Content:
 http://200.105.153.195/usage/webalizer.png/.CU/ update.php Whats this?
Location:
 Bolivia Whats this?
 
Scam number:
 aa-1972
 
Comments:
  • Email asks you to confirm/update/verify your account data at Credit Union by visiting the given link. You will be taken to a spoof website where your details will be captured for the phishers.


  • Credit Union never send their users emails requesting personal details in this way.


  • The REAL URL of the spoof website is disguised as "http://www.cuna.org/public/update_profile/ index.htm".


  • The spoof website this email links to was not online at time of this report, but variations of the scam which link to working websites are bound to exist, so be wary! The website may have been taken down or disabled by the hosts, but quite often these websites are hosted on the personal computer of the phishers, so may only be online at certain times.


  • The REAL URL of the spoof website looks nothing like the actual Credit Union URL.
     
Content
 
 
 
"As the Internet and information technology enables 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 attention of all Credit Union customers,

As the Internet and information technology enables 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:

http://www.cuna.org/public/update_ profile/index.htm

If you received this notice and you are not the authorized account holder, please be aware that it is in violation of our policy to represent oneself as another Credit Union user. Such action may also be in violation of local, national, and/or international law. CUNA is committed to assist law enforcement with any inquiries related to attempts to misappropriate personal information with the intent to commit fraud or theft. Information will be provided at the request of law enforcement agencies to ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Thanks for your patience as we work together to protect your account.

Regards,

CUNA Customer Support Center.

This site is directed at or made available to persons in the United States and Credit Union customers only. Persons outside the United States may visit Credit Unions on line < http://www.creditunionsonline.com/ search_usa.php > . Products and services described, as well as associated fees, charges, interest rates, and balance requirements may differ among geographic locations. Not all products and services are offered at all locations.

Copyright (c) 2006 Credit Union National Association , Inc.
 
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Spoof website not online at time of report...

 
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