The "American Express Online Account Locked" Phishing Scam Home Categories Scamming The "American Express Online Account Locked" Phishing Scam 1 1 441 0 7y ago 2018-10-24T15:41:27-05:00 6y ago 2020-03-04T07:46:45-05:00 Online Threat Alerts The fake "American Express Online Account Locked" email message below, which claims the recipients' accounts have been locked and they need to unlock them, is just one of the many phishing scams 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 cardholders are asked never to click on a link in an email message to access to their accounts. They should instead, go directly to the 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 "American Express Online Account Locked" ScamFrom: American Express.. cpxp22@earthlinkbusiness.comSent: Monday, October 22, 2018 12:53 PMTo: RecipientsSubject: Online Account Locked***Response Immediately***Account Security CompromiseAmerican Express logoAmerican Express CardSecurity Concern AlertDue to our recent upgrade in central database,your online account will be locked atCase: 213-909-43456.In other to continue enjoying our online banking service,please visit: www-secure-americanexpressupgrade--unlock/unlockecheckpointThank you for your Card Membership,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 ▷'Pan Goods Ltd' is an Untrustworthy Web... ◁Fraud - 'Samsung London 2018 Offer' is ... Wells Fargo Fraudulent Activity Notice ... Is Amazon Warehouse Pallet Sale Legit o... Is bozawin.com a Scam or is it a Legit ... Comments / Answers Remove sensitive information from your post. Enter comment post here 1infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMar 4, 2020 at 7:48 AM by The "American Express Online Account Locked" Phishing Scaminfo"Card Deactivated - mswallows-swallowsinsurance.comWed 3/4/2020 8:42 AMFrom: American ExpressIf not approved, you may try again nowACCOUNT LOCKEDDear Valued Customer:A recent charge on your card was not successful, Access to your American Express account has been locked and your card is deactivated.You need to verify your account with the link below or at our local Financial Institution.Kindly use the button below to verify and have your account fully restoredVERIFY YOUR ACCOUNTThank youAmerican Express Security Team"Here is another scam.
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMar 4, 2020 at 7:48 AM by The "American Express Online Account Locked" Phishing Scaminfo"Card Deactivated - mswallows-swallowsinsurance.comWed 3/4/2020 8:42 AMFrom: American ExpressIf not approved, you may try again nowACCOUNT LOCKEDDear Valued Customer:A recent charge on your card was not successful, Access to your American Express account has been locked and your card is deactivated.You need to verify your account with the link below or at our local Financial Institution.Kindly use the button below to verify and have your account fully restoredVERIFY YOUR ACCOUNTThank youAmerican Express Security Team"Here is another scam.