California Bank and Trust

The email claiming to be from California Bank and Trust and instructing you to confirm account information to maintain account access appears to be a phishing scam. Phishing e-mails are e-mails from scam artists who use official looking webpages designed to trick you into believing they are from a corporate website that you have an account with. Once you are at the site, they will ask you to provide or verify personal information such as bank account information, credit card information, social security information and password information. If you get such an e-mail, you should delete it and do not provide any of the requested information. However, if you are not convinced that you have a fraudulent e-mail, please contact California Bank and Trust directly and explain the e-mail you received. If you give out any personal information, contact California Bank and Trust immediately and depending on what information you gave out, it may be wise to take measures to protect against identity theft (e.g. contact credit agencies, close accounts, cleanse computer). Many e-mail solicitations that appear to be phishing e-mails are set forth throughout this website and below:

California Bank and Trust

Dear Customer,

As the Internet and information technology enable us to expand our services, we are committed to maintain 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.

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 California Bank & Trust user. Such action may also be in violation of local, national, and/or international law. California Bank & Trust 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.

To confirm your On-Line Safety Account Information please click the link below.

https://cib.ibanking- services.com/cib/login.jsp?FIORG=401&FIFID=122232109

Please note:

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If we don't receive your account verification within 72 hours from you, we will further lock down your account untill we will be able to contact you by e-mail or phone.

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California Bank & Trust will NEVER ask for you credit card ATM pin. Don`t give it to anyone !!!

The information provided on this website is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.

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From:	"California Bank & Trust" <support@online-calbanktrust.com>
Subject:	Maintaining the trust of our customers !!!
Date:	Mon, 19 Feb 2007 09:54:35 -0500

California Bank & Trust

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California Bank and Trust