FDIC Scam Email
10/27/09
FDIC Scam Email
I received this message in my junk email. So, obviously something isn't right about it to start with. The following is the break down of the major parts of the message I received.
Here is the subject of this scam email:
This email was supposedly sent by:
Here is the body of the email:
You have received this message because you are a holder of a FDIC-insured bank account.
Recently FDIC has officially named the bank you have opened your account with as a failed bank, thus, taking control of its assets.You need to visit the official FDIC website and perform the following steps to check your Deposit Insurance Coverage:
* Visit FDIC website: h__p://www.fdic.gov/bankinsured/failed/personalfile/holder.php?email=someEmailaddress@davemoats.com <h__p://www.fdic.gov.tt1qwaq.me.uk/bankinsured/failed/personalfile/holder.php?email=someEmailAddress@davemoats.com >
* Download and open your personal FDIC Insurance File to check your Deposit Insurance Coverage________________________________
<h__p://service.govdelivery.com/banners/USFDIC/usfdic.gif> Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
If you receive an email like this, don't respond to it, or follow any links. JUST DELETE IT
Dave
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