Home Categories Malware "U.S. Bank Alert" Phishing Scams and Malicious Emails 13 13 4.84K 1 8y ago 2018-05-01T11:58:23-05:00 6y ago 2020-01-01T04:04:17-05:00 Online Threat Alerts U.S. Bank customers should never click on a link in an email to sign into their accounts or turn on "Enable Editing" for Microsoft Office email attachment (Word or Excel document) that ask them to do so in order to view the same document. Clicking on a phishing link that takes you to a fake U.S. Bank website can steal your online account credentials. And, opening and turning on "Enable Editing" for a malicious Microsoft Office document can infect your computer with spyware, ransomware or other malware. A Sample of a "U.S. Bank Alert" Phishing Scam and Malicious EmailFrom: U.S. Bank Online [mailto:usbank@stjamesmac.com]Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2018 9:44 AMSubject: U.S. Bank AlertView this e mail as a Website page. See our Security Policies.U.S. Bank?Your credit-based card account was charged at Apple Online Store for $1,414.67.Please do not respond to this email. If you want to get in touch with us, please log in to U.S. Bank Online Banking at usbank.com and send a message to Customer Service.You are getting this e mail because you signed up for alerts through U.S. Bank Online Banking. If you no longer wish to get this alert, log in to U.S. Bank Online at usbank.com to temporarily terminate or permanently delete this notification.View Details HereU.S. Bank Online BankingU.S. Bank who have received similar emails (like the one above), and who have clicked on the link in them and attempted to sign into their accounts, are asked to change their U.S. Bank account password and contact U.S. Bank for help.For those who have opened the attached Microsoft Word document and turned on "Enable Editing", they are asked to scan their computer with the anti-virus software installed on it. 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. Save + Was this article helpful? (1) (0) More For You ▷'Blockchain Account Confirmation' Phish... ◁'Netflix $1 for 12 Months Scam' at grav... Is w8tech a Scam and have You Seen it o... 888-788-3067 Tax Mediation and Abatemen... Romance Scam - Love and Financial Fraud... Comments / Answers Remove sensitive information from your post. Enter comment post here 13infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJan 1, 2020 at 4:04 AM by "U.S. Bank Alert" Phishing Scams and Malicious Emailsinfo"Important : Updates to your U.S. Bank accountU.S. Bank Tue 12/31/2019 1:21 PMU.S Bank We have recently upgraded our website and multi-factor verification service for security purposes. You are required to re-confirm your online status to have your account enrolled in the new multi-factor verification service and to avoid account restrictions due to recent updates.Due to the system maintainance, all account holder are required to update their information. If you don't update your information within 2days, we'll limit and suspend your online account. Sorry for the inconvenience caused by our security measurements.For verification click http://www.usbank.com/verify to restore and ensure the safety of your Account . We look forward to helping serve your financial needs.U.S. Bank"Here is another scam.infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoOct 1, 2019 at 5:55 PM by "U.S. Bank Alert" Phishing Scams and Malicious EmailsinfoHere is another scam. I am not a customer----- Forwarded Message -----From: US Bank Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2019, 8:54:03 PM CDTSubject: US Bank: Consumer Banking Personal BankingU.S. BankDear Customer,We recently have determined that different mobile have tried to log into your us bank accountMultiple access faiIures automatically places your account on Iimitation.You are required to reconfirm your account information to include a recurrence of any futureattention with your card online access.You will need to visit our verification page in order to remove Iimitation from your account.To proceed, 'Secure My Account' below and sign in to your U.S. Bank account(s).Thank you for your Cardmembership. We look forward to continuing to serve youWe are dedicated to protecting your information.Thank you for choosing U.S. Bank.Equal Housing Lender© 2019 U.S. BankPlease do not reply to this automated email.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJul 20, 2019 at 8:04 PM by "U.S. Bank Alert" Phishing Scams and Malicious Emailsan anonymous user from: San Diego, California, United StatesOur HOA banks with US Bank. This morning I went directly to my local US Bank at Grand Ave and Ingraham. It was from USBank-CareV8b5M9-Call Now8883551569MSG:Your US Bank Credit Card may be RESTRICTED been UPNYUZWIZI called the number and the person answered as a US Bank customer service.They immediately asked for my full social security number. I cut the call off and went directly to my local US Bank.infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMar 25, 2019 at 12:34 AM by "U.S. Bank Alert" Phishing Scams and Malicious EmailsinfoI don’t have a US Bank account:"From: U.S. Bank Alerts [mailto:otrs-havasweb.hu] Sent: March 23, 2019 11:59 PMTo: Recipients Subject: Important Security UpdateLog in to Online BankingUS BankDear Customer,We noticed an invalid login attempt to your U.S. Bank online account from an unknown IP address, we have temporarily suspended your account. You need to confirm your account information for your online access to be re-activated.To access your account : Log on to https://www.usbank.com/index.html Note that this update is important and compulsory as failure to do so might lead to service disruptionU.S. Bank Online Banking"an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userDec 16, 2018 at 8:58 PM by "U.S. Bank Alert" Phishing Scams and Malicious Emailsan anonymous user from: Onalaska, Wisconsin, United StatesI also got one today, also do not have an account. These people should be ashamed of themselves.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userDec 14, 2018 at 4:58 AM by "U.S. Bank Alert" Phishing Scams and Malicious Emailsan anonymous user from: Town and Country, Missouri, United StatesI got an alert about someone trying to sign into my US Bank account and I don't even have one.
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJan 1, 2020 at 4:04 AM by "U.S. Bank Alert" Phishing Scams and Malicious Emailsinfo"Important : Updates to your U.S. Bank accountU.S. Bank Tue 12/31/2019 1:21 PMU.S Bank We have recently upgraded our website and multi-factor verification service for security purposes. You are required to re-confirm your online status to have your account enrolled in the new multi-factor verification service and to avoid account restrictions due to recent updates.Due to the system maintainance, all account holder are required to update their information. If you don't update your information within 2days, we'll limit and suspend your online account. Sorry for the inconvenience caused by our security measurements.For verification click http://www.usbank.com/verify to restore and ensure the safety of your Account . We look forward to helping serve your financial needs.U.S. Bank"Here is another scam.
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoOct 1, 2019 at 5:55 PM by "U.S. Bank Alert" Phishing Scams and Malicious EmailsinfoHere is another scam. I am not a customer----- Forwarded Message -----From: US Bank Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2019, 8:54:03 PM CDTSubject: US Bank: Consumer Banking Personal BankingU.S. BankDear Customer,We recently have determined that different mobile have tried to log into your us bank accountMultiple access faiIures automatically places your account on Iimitation.You are required to reconfirm your account information to include a recurrence of any futureattention with your card online access.You will need to visit our verification page in order to remove Iimitation from your account.To proceed, 'Secure My Account' below and sign in to your U.S. Bank account(s).Thank you for your Cardmembership. We look forward to continuing to serve youWe are dedicated to protecting your information.Thank you for choosing U.S. Bank.Equal Housing Lender© 2019 U.S. BankPlease do not reply to this automated email.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJul 20, 2019 at 8:04 PM by "U.S. Bank Alert" Phishing Scams and Malicious Emailsan anonymous user from: San Diego, California, United StatesOur HOA banks with US Bank. This morning I went directly to my local US Bank at Grand Ave and Ingraham. It was from USBank-CareV8b5M9-Call Now8883551569MSG:Your US Bank Credit Card may be RESTRICTED been UPNYUZWIZI called the number and the person answered as a US Bank customer service.They immediately asked for my full social security number. I cut the call off and went directly to my local US Bank.
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMar 25, 2019 at 12:34 AM by "U.S. Bank Alert" Phishing Scams and Malicious EmailsinfoI don’t have a US Bank account:"From: U.S. Bank Alerts [mailto:otrs-havasweb.hu] Sent: March 23, 2019 11:59 PMTo: Recipients Subject: Important Security UpdateLog in to Online BankingUS BankDear Customer,We noticed an invalid login attempt to your U.S. Bank online account from an unknown IP address, we have temporarily suspended your account. You need to confirm your account information for your online access to be re-activated.To access your account : Log on to https://www.usbank.com/index.html Note that this update is important and compulsory as failure to do so might lead to service disruptionU.S. Bank Online Banking"
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userDec 16, 2018 at 8:58 PM by "U.S. Bank Alert" Phishing Scams and Malicious Emailsan anonymous user from: Onalaska, Wisconsin, United StatesI also got one today, also do not have an account. These people should be ashamed of themselves.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userDec 14, 2018 at 4:58 AM by "U.S. Bank Alert" Phishing Scams and Malicious Emailsan anonymous user from: Town and Country, Missouri, United StatesI got an alert about someone trying to sign into my US Bank account and I don't even have one.