"American Express System Maintenance" Phishing Email Scam Home Categories Scamming "American Express System Maintenance" Phishing Email Scam 2 2 1.69K 0 9y ago 2017-04-06T20:53:57-05:00 9y ago 2017-04-06T20:57:01-05:00 Online Threat Alerts The email message below with the subject: "American Express System Maintenance," is another phishing scam created by cybercriminals to trick American Express customers into clicking on the link within it. The link goes to a phishing website (a fake American Express website) that steals online account credentials when visitors attempt to sign into it. American Express card holders are asked never to click on a link in an email message to access to their accounts. They should instead, go directly to American Express website (www.americanexpress.com) and sign into their accounts from there. If there is something wrong or there is something that they need to with their accounts or cards, they will be notified after signing in.The Phishing American Express Email MessageFrom: American Express idq@amex.comSubject: Routine Maintenance NotificationDate: April 5, 2017 at 4:17:15 PM GMT-4American Express System MaintenanceOur ValuedAmerican Express CardService shadowSystem MaintenanceAt American Express, the security of your account is very important to us. We therefore advise you to add an extra security layer by completing the link below:Click Here to take action.Thank you for choosing American Express.American Express Customer Care Check the comment section below for answers or additional information. Share what you know, or ask a question about this article by leaving a comment below. Online Threat Alerts is not affiliated with or endorsed by any trademark owner mentioned in this article. Some of the information in samples on this website may have been impersonated or spoofed. Save + Was this article helpful? (0) (0) More For You ▷The Infinity App Mark Stevenson Binary ... ▷www.kungmedia.com - it is a Fraudulent ... ▷'SunTrust Bank Urgent Account Verificat... ▷Do Not Call 844-331-0338 – the Number i... ◁'SunTrust Bank Irregular Activity Alert... ◁TheMusicz is a Fraudulent Content Strea... ◁Ventura International Online Email Swee... ◁'PayPal Cancel This Order' Phishing Sca... Comments / Answers Remove sensitive information from your post. Enter comment post here 2an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userSep 2, 2017 at 7:55 AM by "American Express System Maintenance" Phishing Email Scaman anonymous user from: Sunnyvale, California, United StatesPLEASE NOTE the person that sent this email is ayhender-syr.edu:"Wells Fargo Online Inc. Sep 1 at 9:27 PMDearAmerican Express is investigating an e-mail phishing scam that attempts to collect sensitive personal information. The email mimics communication members currently receive from American Express.Remember, we do not ask for personal or account information in an e-mail.Due to system maintenance, all account holders are required to update their informationClick here to update your accountPlease Note: If your account is not updated now, it result in temporary suspension. For your security please click here to update your account."infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoApr 25, 2017 at 1:52 PM by "American Express System Maintenance" Phishing Email ScaminfoHere is another scam:"From: American Express Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 12:45 PMSubject: Maintenance Notification American Express System MaintenanceOur ValuedCustomer American Express CardService shadow System Maintenance At American Express, the security of your account is very important to us. We therefore advise you to add an extra security layer by completing the link below: Click Here to take action. Thank you for choosing American Express. American Express Customer Care"
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userSep 2, 2017 at 7:55 AM by "American Express System Maintenance" Phishing Email Scaman anonymous user from: Sunnyvale, California, United StatesPLEASE NOTE the person that sent this email is ayhender-syr.edu:"Wells Fargo Online Inc. Sep 1 at 9:27 PMDearAmerican Express is investigating an e-mail phishing scam that attempts to collect sensitive personal information. The email mimics communication members currently receive from American Express.Remember, we do not ask for personal or account information in an e-mail.Due to system maintenance, all account holders are required to update their informationClick here to update your accountPlease Note: If your account is not updated now, it result in temporary suspension. For your security please click here to update your account."
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoApr 25, 2017 at 1:52 PM by "American Express System Maintenance" Phishing Email ScaminfoHere is another scam:"From: American Express Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 12:45 PMSubject: Maintenance Notification American Express System MaintenanceOur ValuedCustomer American Express CardService shadow System Maintenance At American Express, the security of your account is very important to us. We therefore advise you to add an extra security layer by completing the link below: Click Here to take action. Thank you for choosing American Express. American Express Customer Care"