Phishing Scam E-Mails: National Credit Union Administration (4)

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 Credit Union Customer,

We are glad to inform you that your Credit Union bank has joined our National Credit Union (NCU/FCU/CU) network. For both, our and your security, we are asking you to activate an online account on our database. After activation you can login on our system with your Card Number and your Credit/Debit PIN number.

Please click here to visit the NCUA activation page and activate your online account.

In accordance with NCUA User Agreement, you can use your online account in 48 hours after activation.
We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Sincerely, NCUA Account Review Department

About NCUA

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is the independent federal agency that charters and supervises federal credit unions. NCUA, backed of the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, operates the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF) insuring the savings of 80 million account holders in all federal credit unions and many state-chartered credit unions. During the 1990s and into the 21st century, credit unions have been healthy and growing. Credit union failures remain low and the Share Insurance Fund maintains a healthy equity level. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is comitted to maintain a safe environment for over 80 million account holders in all federal credit unions and many state-chartered credit unions. Protecting the security of holders account and of the Federal Credit Unions (FCU) network is our primary concern.

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

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From:	"National Credit Union Association" <joinsystem@ncua.gov>
Subject:	Important Notification
Date:	Wed, 19 Jul 2006 13:43:56 +0100