Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

raccoon

(31,131 posts)
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 02:29 PM Jun 2013

Any of you ever get an email like this?

(The message came from (I put extra '.'s in it so it wouldn't be a hyperlink.)

Visa Anti-Fraud (corroborationstdw2@inbox....visabusinessmail...net

We have detected suspicious activity in your business Visa account.

Please click here ("here" was a hyperlink) to view suspicious activity

Your Case ID is: (about a 16 digit number)

Look for unexpected charges or questionable activity, and if you see anything suspicious,don't wait to act.

This added security is to prevent any additional fraudulent charges from taking place on your account.


I didn't click on anything, called the number on the back of my Visa and they said this was a scam
and if there was anything hinky going on with my account, they would contact me by phone.

10 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Any of you ever get an email like this? (Original Post) raccoon Jun 2013 OP
yup, for a chase card nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #1
Thanks, Nadine (is that you?)! I'll do the same. raccoon Jun 2013 #3
yup nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #4
Yep. What Nadin said. They're just trying to get your account number. octoberlib Jun 2013 #2
I ge them constantly, for bank alsame Jun 2013 #5
Yep, premium Jun 2013 #6
Big time scam. HappyMe Jun 2013 #7
ditto the above. Delete and move on. Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #8
The giveaway is always some variation of "Dear Valued Customer" hobbit709 Jun 2013 #9
I do not respond to any e-mails like that. RebelOne Jun 2013 #10
 

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
1. yup, for a chase card
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 02:30 PM
Jun 2013

best part, I don't have one.

It's called phishing. I sent a copy to chase fraud dept, and another to AOL, the ISP provider.

alsame

(7,784 posts)
5. I ge them constantly, for bank
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 02:36 PM
Jun 2013

accounts and credit cards. Just don't ever click on any of the links.

 

premium

(3,731 posts)
6. Yep,
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 02:36 PM
Jun 2013

supposedly from Visa, turned out to be a phishing expedition, reported it to Visa and sent them a copy of the e-mail.

HappyMe

(20,277 posts)
7. Big time scam.
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 02:39 PM
Jun 2013

I got one for my debit card. I called the bank and read the thing to them. The asked me to forward it to them, and told me never to click on or answer those.

hobbit709

(41,694 posts)
9. The giveaway is always some variation of "Dear Valued Customer"
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 02:57 PM
Jun 2013

A legit email would know your real name.
Even if you think it's legit, don't use the link and log on regular. If the message is legit, you'll see it in messages after you log on.

RebelOne

(30,947 posts)
10. I do not respond to any e-mails like that.
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 03:05 PM
Jun 2013

If there is any suspicious activity on my bank account, my bank will call me.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Any of you ever get an em...