"Wells Fargo Account Suspension" Phishing Scam

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Updated: Oct. 25, 2017 2017-10-25T05:45:09
Posted: Oct. 25, 2017 2017-10-25T05:41:26
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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.

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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March 12, 2022 at 12:29 PM by an anonymous user from: Conway, South Carolina, United States
I just received a text saying "Wellsfargo [Alerts]:-Your account is suspended due to unusual activity, kindly visit your nearest branch or click the link below hxxps://wa.gl/BrwBe"
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April 22, 2020 at 5:03 PM by an anonymous user from: Spring, Texas, United States
Got a text from 1410200500, it I don't even have a Wells Fargo account
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April 22, 2020 at 12:31 PM by info
"I received a text from 1-410-200-500 states:
frm:wellsfargo-card-suspended-xhoizkbdul
sub:alert for phone NO: (my phone number)
MSG:REF. ID XHOIZKBDUL. To restore go to: hxxp://nmdtsd.com?YM=N5717Z4P9QD
I screen shot it and sent it to Wells Fargo for verification"
Received via email.
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June 4, 2019 at 1:53 PM by an anonymous user from: Littleton, Colorado, United States
Got a text message: "Wells Login Suspended" (not Wells Fargo!) If someone interprets the message as relating to their Wells Fargo account, the first thing they're going to do is log into that account! DAH! What IDIOTS!
The text came from (204)369-8985.
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March 29, 2019 at 7:28 PM by an anonymous user from: Salem, Wisconsin, United States
I got an email stating my account has been closed. I have never had a Wells fargo account. Mar. 29, 2018
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March 17, 2019 at 7:03 PM by an anonymous user from: Bedminster, New Jersey, United States
"833-593-8101
03/17/2019 16:56:56 <WellsFargo@>: ATM We've temporarily suspended: Click the link => hxxp://wells.fargo-1255.tk"
I don't even have a WF Account!
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November 18, 2018 at 4:32 PM by an anonymous user from: Blairsville, Georgia, United States
received a message on CP to call 262-447-0211 my card was locked. Called but gave no information
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May 3, 2018 at 11:22 PM by an anonymous user from: Dallas, 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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- May 4, 2018 at 2:48 AM by info
  Yes, it is a scam.
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March 6, 2018 at 4:20 PM by an anonymous user from: 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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January 10, 2018 at 4:34 PM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: Wells Fargo Online <alerts@notify.wellsfargo.com>
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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