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Photography F.A.Q (Last Updated: 2024 Dec 31 10:42 am)
Subject: Here we go again
Sadly these e-mails are very common and I suspect that some people must fall into the trap, or there would be no point in sending them out.
It's a well known scam.. it's general name is 'phishing' In general, banks or any other reputable sites will never ask you do this in any way, form or fashion.
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The security people call these e mails 'phishing' and they are increasing rapidly all over the world. In the UK this site offers security advice : http://www.banksafeonline.org.uk/ Basically never reply or click on any link in an e mail.
And every one said, 'If we only live,
We too will go to sea in a Sieve,---
To the hills of the Chankly Bore!'
Far and few, far and few, Are the lands where the Jumblies
live;
Their heads are green, and their hands are blue, And they went to
sea in a Sieve.
Edward Lear
http://www.nonsenselit.org/Lear/ns/jumblies.html
Best bet, if in doubt, is to contact the bank and resolve the issue (which I doubt there is one). If you want to check online, open a fresh browser window and type the bank's address in (do NOT use the link in the e-mail) You might want to check out the most recent Reader's Digest - there's an interesting article in there about "phishing"
Yeah. I don't bank with Suntrust Bank. But to ask somone to give that spersonaly information I thought was really bold. Sorta like saying "HI. I'm here to help you. Can you give me your wallet. If you don't someone may take your money. ( wisper. Oh by the way I'm lying. ) Sheesh. I often open the text part of the email just to make sure it does not concearn me though. Bsteph
Wow, I just got one of these last week. It was for BB&T, and I dont have an account their. It was better,it actually acted like it was real, but when you opened it in an editor it had a bunch of stupid things imbedded in it, like silly saying. The sad fact are those that actualy click the link and then give their info away.
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This morning I received some searching spam at work. It indicated that I was to update my security information at SUNTRUST BANK. I am to supply my Credit Card Information, Account numbers, and passwords for online banking!!! I'm urged to update soon or else my account may be suspended. Then it give me a link. AT the bottom of the message in very light grey is a line which states "Do not reply to this e-mail as it is an unmonitered alias" NO kidding!!! Gives a new meaning to entreprenuer. Bsteph