Title: Phishers Cash in on Genuine Warning
Description: Vishing Scam
msequine - February 25, 2008 03:20 PM (GMT)
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| IT security and control firm Sophos is warning computer users to be extra vigilant about any emails which claim to come from financial institutions, no matter how genuine the correspondence appears. The warning comes as customers of a small credit union, Kessler Federal, are being targeted with phishing emails that attempt to cash in on a phishing warning posted on the organization's website, and entice worried customers to call a fake phone number to verify their details. |
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The email asks recipients to call a phone number.
When dialed, users are greeted with an automated voice which assures callers that they will not be asked for any personal information such as a Social Security number. It then goes on to ask for the customer's bank card number, followed by the PIN - sufficient information for the cyber-criminals to steal money from the user's bank account at a cash machine, or to transfer funds to an off-shore account. |