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The "American Express Suspended Account" Phishing Scam
The American Express Suspended Account Phishing Scam

The "American Express Suspended Account" email below 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 Suspended Account" Phishing Scam

Subject: Suspended Account

From: "AmexhelpTeam" was@lsu.edu

Date: Tue, December 04, 2018 11:41 am

American Express

Suspended Account

noticed a sign in attempt from an usual location and device.

your account have been restricted until you verify your information.

Click on the link below to access your account information to restore access.

My Account

Regards,

American Express Company

waiting