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Sterling Bank

Phishing Scam E-mails

The email claiming to be from Sterling Bank appears to be a variation of a common phishing scam.  Instead of directing you to a website, you are asked to call a toll free number (which is not listed on the Sterling Bank website).  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 not convinced that you have a fraudulent e-mail, please contact Sterling Bank directly (phone: 877-306-2001) and explain the e-mail you received.  If you give out any personal information, contact Sterling Bank 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: 

Monday, February 18, 2008 8:52 AM
From:

Subject: SECURITY ALERT!

  

  Visa ATM/Check Card Deactivation
  Message from: Customer Service
  Date: 02/18/2008

  We detected irregular activity on your Sterling Visa ATM/Check Card  on 02/17/2008.

  For your protection we have had to suspend any future authorizations
  being conducted with your Sterling Visa ATM/Check Card.

  For your security we have deactivate your card.

  How to activate/re-activate your card ?

  You may stop by your branch or call our Activation Center.

   Toll Free: (866) 481-0516 (24 Hour Line)

   Our automated system allows you to quickly activate your card.

  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

 
 Copyright 2008 Sterling Bancshares, Inc. All rights reserved.

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