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Identity Theft - Don't Fall For That E-Mail!
You
have all heard the warnings. You
have been cautioned not to provide your sensitive information to unknown
parties, especially over the Internet. So
why are these identity theft scams still working? The
Wall Street Journal reported that so-called ‘phishing’ activity (known for
fishing through information in thousands of phony E-Mails) continues to
increase. What to look for now?
Anything and everything. Identity
thieves are working harder than ever to disguise E-mails in appearing to be
sent from a credible company. Refined
logos and phony web sites resembling these legitimate companies are created
and incorporated in to these bogus E-mail messages where customers are asked
to confirm such sensitive information as account numbers, passwords, and
Social Security numbers. Do not
fall victim to this scam! Do not
respond! Although these E-mails
appear genuine, they are mostly likely false.
Before responding with sensitive information to any E-mail or phone
call, verify the information by initiating separate contact with the company.
Legendâ
will never (and very rarely will any other financial institution) request that
you send sensitive information to us via the Internet.
Sometimes though clients do respond in this manner, but we don’t
request it. Stay on your toes.
Spam E-mail complaints can be forwarded to the Federal Trade Commission
at uce@ftc.gov to be viewed by
law-enforcement officials.
will never (and very rarely will any other financial institution) request that
you send sensitive information to us via the Internet.
Sometimes though clients do respond in this manner, but we don’t
request it. Stay on your toes.
Spam E-mail complaints can be forwarded to the Federal Trade Commission
at uce@ftc.gov to be viewed by
law-enforcement officials.
For further information, contact Louis P.
Stanasolovich, CFPÔ at (412)
635-9210 or e-mail him at legend@legend-financial.com.
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