"American Express Regarding Your Account" Phishing Scam
The fake America Express security notification email below, which claims new charges on the recipients' American Express account will be declined, 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 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 Regarding Your Account" Phishing Scam
From: American Express - miamour@natflixcanada.eu
Date: March 24, 2018 at 5:09:50 PM EDT
Subject: American Express Regarding Your Account
Important Account Information
American Express Regarding Your Account
We takes your account security very seriously.
Dear American Express Cardmember,
We are writing to you because we need to speak with you regarding a security concern on your account.
For your security, new charges on your accounts may be declined. If applicable, you should advise any Additional Card Member(s) on your account that their new charges may also be declined.
Please verify your account information by Clicking Here.
Your prompt response regarding this matter is appreciated.
Sincerely,
American Express Identity Protection Team
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