16 August 2006
FDIC isn't going to email you for your bank information
If you receive an email from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation don't believe it.
There is a new scam to get your bank and other information by instructing you to file for the FDIC protection system. The email that you would receive also says that your bank sent them an application to secure your account.
Think about the situation for a moment, would the FDIC actually email you or would they send a formal letter? Secondly, if your bank sent the application why does the FDIC need you to complete another form? Lastly, as I recall banks in the US all are insured by the FDIC, if they weren't you probably would have chosen a different bank.
There is a new scam to get your bank and other information by instructing you to file for the FDIC protection system. The email that you would receive also says that your bank sent them an application to secure your account.
Think about the situation for a moment, would the FDIC actually email you or would they send a formal letter? Secondly, if your bank sent the application why does the FDIC need you to complete another form? Lastly, as I recall banks in the US all are insured by the FDIC, if they weren't you probably would have chosen a different bank.
Labels: email, phishing, scam, spam
