Phishing Scam E-Mails: MidAmerica Bank (2)

During the past year, I received many e-mail solicitations that appear to be phishing e-mails. Phishing e-mails are e-mails from scam artists who use "official" looking webpages designed to trick you into believing they are from a website such as EBay, Paypal, America Online, banks, financial institutions. They generally imply that your account will be suspended or deactivated unless you click the link to the webpage that is linked from the e-mail. Sometimes they say that someone is trying to use your account or this is done for "security" purposes. Once you are at the site, they will ask for personal information. You may be asked 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 still not convinced that you have a fraudulent e-mail, please contact the company directly and explain the e-mail you received.

Dear member,

As the Internet and information technology enable 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.

Currently we are trying to upgrade our on-line security measures.
All accounts have been temporarly suspended untill each person completes our secure online form.
For this operation you will be required to pass trough a series of authentications.

Please login, authenticate and update your Mid America Bank account by checking the link below:

https://www.MidAmericaBank.com/log_into.cfm

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

REMEMBER! REMEMBER! REMEMBER! REMEMBER! REMEMBER!

We are always ready to help you.
Whether you need account assistance or answers to financial questions we are here for you.
Send us an email, call or write us.
You may also try our online help files.

Email us at: onlineservice@midamericabank.com
Call us at: 800.336.4644 or other Customer Service Numbers.

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

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From:	"netbanking@midamericabank.com" <service@midamericabank.com> Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
Subject:	Jennifer Sherron ! Authenticate and update your Mid America Bank account
Date:	Sat, 2 Sep 2006 06:11:02 -0600