If you are not registered enter your Social Security Number

[SiNbaD]

I got an email from my bank saying in order to safeguard your account we need to confirm your banking details. Looked very legit with their logo and all. Follow the link etc... I clicked on it and noticed their email was wrong. I can't even copy and paste it as it won't let me.

It then get asked for my master card # and (If you are not registered enter your Social Security Number)

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Should I go on?. No but warning to you guys.

Never ever give private information on line. The banks will never ask for it.

If I saved one soul with my post it is good enough for me.

 

[SneakySnake]

You saved one soul.

Thanks.

 

[ShowmeThemoney]

Never got one but will keep an eye on it.

 

[tboy]

These are called phishing emails. You don't know just how many dumb people are out there. At no time will any legitimate banking or financial instituition ever solicite information via an email.

Seriously, if they have to secure your bank account by asking for YOUR information, their security isn't all that great. I mean, wouldn't they already have all that information? Think about it......

 

[Dan]

It'a common sense but the problem is the older people who are not internet savvy are still falling for it.

 

[Macho Man]

Remember banks will never email you for personal information. Keep that in mind and it will be cool.

 

[TINY]

Note: be careful on accepting a number that starts with 210. They charge you $50, another scam.

 

[tboy]

It'a common sense but the problem is the older people who are not internet savvy are still falling for it.

After I found out my father had posted his home phone number on facebook I told him:

Think of the internet as a bunch of strangers on the street, don't post anything that you wouldn't walk up to a total stranger and tell....

"What do you mean"? he asked

I said "imagine walking into Canadian Tire and approaching the first person you see and telling them your PIN number....you wouldn't do that so don't do that online, no matter WHO they say they are...."

 

[FastEddy]

The 12 scams of Christmas.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/the-12-scams-of-christmas.html

 

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Whatever you do don't do it. It's a scam