FAKE EMAIL PHISHING ACCOUNT FOR NEW EGG

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JCitron

Trainzing since 12-2003
I'm not sure how many use this company to purchase their computer parts, but I just received this email from a phishing scheme looking to drag some personal information out of me.


Our Online Banking Security Team is carrying out a fraud prevention exercise on all accounts, to reduce and prevent Fraud on our online Banking system.



update your billing information and security questions <LINK REMOVED>

New Egg Bank Plc
Customer Security Alert

This a fake email and under no circumstances should you ever, ever supply any information or click on any links.

I posted this message here to get the most attention and in CAPS so it can be seen above the usual chatter.

John
 
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Thanks John,

Agree, no legitimate bank will email anyone requesting this type of information.

Also, in the USA, beware of fake Census Takers knocking on your door and asking people for the Social Security information and banking information, etc.

Sadly, we know that some people will be duped into giving out this information.

Regards,
 
aardvark1 said:
Thanks John,

Agree, no legitimate bank will email anyone requesting this type of information.

Also, in the USA, beware of fake Census Takers knocking on your door and asking people for the Social Security information and banking information, etc.

Sadly, we know that some people will be duped into giving out this information.

Regards,
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I know how sad this is. There are so many people out there that are so trusting with what goes on behind the computer keyboard.

John
 
JCitron said:
I'm not sure how many use this company to purchase their computer parts, but I just received this email from a phishing scheme looking to drag some personal information out of me.


Our Online Banking Security Team is carrying out a fraud prevention exercise on all accounts, to reduce and prevent Fraud on our online Banking system.



update your billing information and security questions <LINK REMOVED>

New Egg Bank Plc
Customer Security Alert

This a fake email and under no circumstances should you ever, ever supply any information or click on any links.

I posted this message here to get the most attention and in CAPS so it can be seen above the usual chatter.

John
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New Egg is a reputable company and that email did not come from them although sometimes it is hard to tell. I recently received a similar fake request from ebay. It appeared to be authentic except for one small detail. They were asking me to update my debit account number. I suspected fraud immediately since I do not have a debit account with ebay. If in doubt about such requests, you should contact the real company directly.

tomurban
 
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I have recieved the same email your all talking about. I have not responded to it and i plan on keeping it that way. i was skimming the forums and came across that. i guess some inconsiderate people think that its funny sending phony emails.
 
I received this email today and immediately forwarded it to NewEgg.com. They thanked me for it and are "processing" it. Whatever that means.

Bill
 
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