Archive for November, 2008

Fake Capital One Credit Card Email and Phone Number 800-523-8103

Friday, November 28th, 2008

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My wife received today this fake email in a attempt to scam Capital One credit card information.  Since the email tried to get her to call a fake phone number for Capital One, (800) 523-8103, this is technically a vishing attempt.  If you call the provided number you will hear that it is a poor quality recording trying to elicit account information.  Remember, ALWAYS call the number on the back of your credit card and NEVER the number provided in the email.

From: “Capital One” [service@capitaone.com> <216.57.96.8 (HELO mailout04.westnotificationsgroup.com)]
Sent: 11/27/2008 11:50 PM MST
Subject: Capital One Alert: Irregular Credit Card Activity

Irregular Credit Card Activity

Account:  Capital One® credit card
Date:  11/28/2008


We detected irregular activity on your Capital One® credit card on 11/28/2008. For your protection, you must verify this activity before you can continue using your card.

Please call us immediately at 1-800-523-8103 or collect using the number listed on the back of your card. We will review the activity on your account with you and upon verification, we will remove any restrictions placed on your account.

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Scam Email and Phishing Attempt Purportedly from Chase

Monday, November 24th, 2008

A pathetic attempt at fraud really…

From: Chase [mailto:survey@chase.net]
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 2:43 PM
Subject: Customer Center: Claim Your $50 Reward

CONGRATULATIONS !

You’ve been chosen by Chase Customer Center to take part in our quick and easy 5 question survey. In return we will credit $50 to your account within the next three business days.

Helping us better understand how our customers feel benefits everyone. With the information collected we can decide to direct a number of changes to improve and expand our online service.
The information you provide us is all non-sensitive and anonymous - No part of it is handed down to any third party groups.
It will be stored in our secure database for three days while we process the results of this nationwide survey.

We kindly ask you to spare two minutes of your time and take part to this unique offer!

To take the survey now, please visit our affiliate website:
http:/static-71-119-20-180.lsanca.dsl-w.verizon.net/ssl/CustomerCenter/onlinesurvey.chase.net/

Best regards,
Chase Customer Center

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