Email warning for Members

Submitted: Tuesday, Sep 19, 2006 at 23:45
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Just got an email ,so i went to the internet to see if such a bank exists, it does in USA but when It opened this warning came up , Some ba#tards will try anything, trouble is there are people out there that do get caught.

Here is a copy of the email to look out for

Dear Machias Savings Customer,
We regret to inform you that at our recent account verification we couldn't update your information because they were missing or they were incorrect. For the User Agreement, Section 9, we may immediately issue a warning, temporarily suspend, indefinitely suspend or terminate your membership and refuse to provide our services to you if we believe that your actions may cause financial loss or legal liability for you, our users or us.
To restore your card account access, please take the following step, to ensure that your account has not been compromised:
- Login to your Online Service, complete your Machias Savings Access form with your correct information and check your account profile to make sure no changes have been made.
To get started, please follow the link below: Click Here
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and appreciate your assistance in helping us maintain the integrity of the entire Machias Savings system. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Thank You,
Machias Savings Security Center

Please do not reply to this message.
Copyright 2006 Machias Savings. All rights reserved.

and here is the WARNING

Fraud Alert
Several phishing e-mails continue to circulate the Internet claiming to be from Machias Savings Bank. These e-mails are fraudulent, do not respond to them or provide any information requested. Machias Savings Bank will never request information in this manner. Please forward any suspicious e-mails you may receive to abuse@machiassavings.com.


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Reply By: Motherhen - Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 00:11

Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 00:11
I get them all the time - been getting them for a number of year, "from" banks known and unknown. Today my spam screening got 3 "from" Commonwealth Bank and two "from" National Bank. Sometimes they don't get caught in the spam net. I get them occasionally from eBay and Paypal. The latter is in the form of an email "did you make this purchase on Paypal? If it is not yours, advise Paypal by following the link". What comes up is a perfect copy of the log in screen, which asks you to update your details. Same thing as with the banks and credit unions etc. I don't even open email unless i know who it is from.

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Follow Up By: Member - John (Vic) - Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 00:53

Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 00:53
Yep get the same, Mailwasher has them all blacklisted now so they are washed well before getting near my Inbox.

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Follow Up By: Member - John R (NSW) - Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 05:48

Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 05:48
Thanks for the warning Hen.

It seems quite a few people get caught in these scams. The interesting thing is that your financial institution will never normally contact you electronically to confirm your details.

I don't even open them now....

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Follow Up By: Member - Julie P (VIC) - Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 07:32

Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 07:32
Yeh - get them all the time - check out the one supposedly from the Commonwealth - and it actually says - "Commonweal" - sneaky!

doesn't seem to matter what you do they keep on coming - as well as the ones offering to make me more "manly" - trouble is I'm female!
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Reply By: Member No 1- Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 08:10

Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 08:10
As above....
i used to get them often but now only a little..CBA, NAB, FifthThird Bank (??? what a name for a bank) and many others....
i follow the links back and fill in the form with very colourful language.....believe it or not I dont seem to hear from them again....well not from the same bank anyway.

But I have noticed spam has increased a little......but that could also be from my eldest sons' use of my computer and broadband when i am not home or am asleep. The Vet log shows heaps of deleted stuff during these times.
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Follow Up By: Des Lexic - Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 09:31

Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 09:31
Now now Nudie, That's not being a good father by blaming your son for those nocturnal visits when we know that he's safely tucked away in bed. Come on Fess up. LOL
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 10:11

Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 10:11
not me Des...i fall asleep at 10pm.....its the red :)
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 09:02

Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 09:02
I get one now and again, either from National Bank, or CBA and know its a scam because I don't have an account at those Banks.

Bugger me if yesterday I didn't get one perporting to be from the ANZ, but I have been forewarned and will ignore that one too.

Any Bank would contact their customers by direct post if there is a real problem.

DON'T BE FOOLED INTO DISCLOSING YOUR ACCOUNT DETAILS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

Yes, I'm yelling!
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Follow Up By: Waynepd (NSW) - Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 10:00

Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 10:00
Yep I have had these mails from several banks, they will keep trying while people fall for it.
There must be enough falling for it to make it worthwhile...
The sooner people wake up to it the sooner they should stop is the theory but i have had these a couple of years ago too so i guess they depend on new waves of computer newbies to come thru and fall for it all over again.

I wish they'd just go out and get a job...like the rest of us
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Reply By: Shawsie (Bris) - Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 13:00

Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 13:00
I NEVER EVER DO THIS!

I follow my OWN saved links in my favourites folder when banking online.
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 13:31

Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 13:31
I get about 50 a week from banks I never heard of...

just scrap em..

if you need to check something TYPE IN THE BANK DETAILS YOURSELF, never rely on other means. Even bookmarks can be added without you knowing.
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Reply By: skippie - Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 17:14

Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 17:14
try this address to give the gov, a hand
www.scamwatch.gov.au
skippie
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Reply By: dj Patrol - Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 22:22

Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 22:22
Yep they are a pain the anus the other day I made a bid on ebay and I recieved
( 9) yep nine spoofs trying to give a second chance offer of something they dont own, Reported all to e-bay whether they do something most likely not But e-bay is getting really bad I am thinkin of givin it away too much to look out for and just 1 slip up an ya gone. How they got my email address is beyond me.
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Reply By: joc45 - Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 22:33

Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 22:33
Just log in to the site with a fictitious login and password (it'll be guaranteed to let you in!!), then someone at the other end will waste their time trying it out.
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