Email Phishing Scam

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MasterCard has recently identified a phishing scam that uses email to request verification of credit card info. The emails look official and ask for verification of financial and personal information such as
account number, passwords, user names, Social Security Number, PIN and other sensitive data. Most of the messages warn of possible fraud and contain a link to a fake web site that very closely mimics a
legitimate online business.

Please be aware that legitimate sites will not ask for personal financial information such as Social
Security Number, PIN or financial account information. You may be asked for the CVC (3 digit) code on the back of your card if you are PURCHASING from the site, not verifying information. MasterCard has taken an active role in combating this type of scam, including a partnership with the Better Business
Bureau and Federal Trade Commission.

If you believe you may be a victim of a phishing crime, please file an online complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center at http://www.ic3.gov.

If you are ever unsure of the authenticity of a web site or an email DO NOT give the information, contact the company directly using a phone number that you have on file. Do not contact them using the phone number listed on the web site or email that you received.

Here are a list of resources that may assist you understand more about Phishing and Spoof emails.

Call for Action

Better Business Bureau