Beware of "Wells Fargo Account Suspension" Phishing Scam

Updated: October 25, 2017 2017-10-25T05:45:09 - Posted: October 25, 2017 2017-10-25T05:41:26 - Views: 4,867 - Comments: 4 +

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The email message below, which claims that the recipients’ Well Fargo online accounts have been suspended is another phishing scam created by cybercriminals. The phishing scam tricks and frightens the recipients into clicking on the link in the fake email message, which goes to fake Wells Fargo website. The fake website will ask visitors to sign in with their Wells Fargo’s credentials (usernames and passwords), but any attempts to sign-in, will send their credentials to the cybercriminals responsible for the scam.

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Once the cybercriminals have gotten their potential victims’ Wells Fargo’s online credentials, they will gain access to their accounts, steal their money and use their accounts fraudulently. Therefore, Wells Fargo customers are advised to never click on a link in an email or social media post to sign into their accounts. They should instead, go directly to https://www.wellsfargo.com/ and sign into their accounts. And, if there is anything that needs to be done to their accounts, they will be notified after signing in. This will prevent Wells Fargo's customers from clicking on links in a phishing email or social media messages that go to fake or phishing websites that steal online account credentials and personal information.

The "Wells Fargo Account Suspension" Phishing Scam

From: alerts@notify.well.fargo.com

To: jackierollins02@aol.com

Sent: 10/24/2017 8:19:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time

Subj: Important information about your Wells Fargo online account

Wells Fargo

wellsfargo.com

Dear Wells Fargo Online Customer,

Just to let you know that we noticed unusual activities on your online account during our regular update today. It is either your details have been changed or incomplete.

As a result of the technical issues detected your online account has been temporarily suspended. You are therefore required to verify your details to regain access to online service. Please click the link below in order to regain instant access.

Click here to regain access

If you have questions about your account, please refer to the contact information on your statement. For questions about viewing your statements online, Wells Fargo Online Customer Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us at 1-800-956-4542.

wellsfargo.com

Please do not reply to this email directly. This email was sent from a notification-only address that does not accept email replies.

Wells Fargo customers who have already been tricked by the phishing email message are asked to change their password and contact Wells Fargo immediately for help. Click here for their contact numbers.

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Posted: May 3, 2018 at 11:22 PM by an anonymous user from or near: Rowlett, Texas, United States
I rec'd following email from: lekes@komangs.com:

"Verify your contact information

In order for us to keep you informed we require your most up-to-date contact information, we temporarily suspended your ability to access your account online and to receive codes.

If you have not already done so, visit the link below.

Verify now

Your security is our top priority
Learn more about Advanced Access and how to prevent fraud and identity theft.

Thank you for choosing Wells Fargo.

Wells Fargo Online Customer Service

Please do not reply to this email directly. "

Is THIS A PHISHING EMAIL?
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- Posted: May 4, 2018 at 2:48 AM by info
  Yes, it is a scam.
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Posted: Mar 6, 2018 at 4:20 PM by an anonymous user from or near: Orlando, Florida, United States
I received a test message from Well Fargo Free msg stating that my account has been temporarily suspended. I was also asked to authenticate my device now at the fake website: hxxp://www.wellsfaroauthmobile.tk /Bwzl(my cell phone # here).mob.

I did not respond. Is this a phishing scam
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Posted: Jan 10, 2018 at 4:34 PM by info
Here is another scam:

"From: Wells Fargo Online
Date: January 9, 2018 at 11:49:57 PM AST
To: slentz13@gmail.com
Subject: Your Wells Fargo Online access has been suspended

Wells Fargo

wellsfargo.com
Change your password to restore access

What is happening

Account security is a top priority for Wells Fargo. As a safety measure, we have suspended your access to Wells Fargo Online® because we detected a possible unauthorized attempt to sign on to your account.

What this means for you

To regain access, you'll need to change your password, if you haven't already done so. Please also change your username for added protection. Changing your username is strongly recommended if your access has been suspended before or if you use the same username on other websites.

What you should do

Change your password now

Change your username at Profile and Settings
If you have any questions after trying to change your password or change your username, please call us at 1-800-956-4442, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Thank you. We appreciate your business.
Wells Fargo Online Customer Service"
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