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

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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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