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Scamming - Fraud
The fake "American Express Confirm Recent Activities On Your Account" email message below, which appears to be a security report alert that claims the recipients should confirm receive activities on their accounts, 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.
From: American ExpressSent: Saturday, September 15, 2018 3:19 AMSubject: Confirm Recent Activities On Your AccountConfirm you've received your Card todayACCOUNT ENDING: *****Security AlertDear Customer,Kindly confirm recent activities on your account to make sure your account is not been accessed by an unauthorized third party.Confirm activities below to continue to your American Express account.Confirm ActivitiesClick to access the Amex website confirmation portal.
From: American Express
Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2018 3:19 AM
Subject: Confirm Recent Activities On Your Account
Confirm you've received your Card today
ACCOUNT ENDING: *****
Security Alert
Dear Customer,
Kindly confirm recent activities on your account to make sure your account is not been accessed by an unauthorized third party.
Confirm activities below to continue to your American Express account.
Confirm Activities
Click to access the Amex website confirmation portal.
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Here is another scam:"From: American Express Sent: Friday, December 28, 2018 12:17 AMSubject: Confirm Your TransactionConfirm Your Recent TransactionsFor your security:Hello ,You have a pending charge on your account, kindly confirm your login credentials and card security codes to access your account online.Login after the verification process to ensure all your transactions are accurate.Confirm Credentials HereThank you for choosing American Express.American Express Customer Care"
