"American Express System Maintenance" Phishing Email Scam
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 Message
From: American Express idq@amex.com
Subject: Routine Maintenance Notification
Date: April 5, 2017 at 4:17:15 PM GMT-4
American Express System Maintenance
Our Valued
American Express Card
Service 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
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