The fake "Wells Fargo Account Will Be Restricted If YOu Fail to Update" email below is a scam. Therefore, if you have received it, please do not follow the instructions in it. The email scam contains a link that goes to a fake Wells Fargo website that will ask visitors to sign-in. If the visitors attempt to sign-in, their Well Fargo account credentials will be sent to the cybercriminals behind the scam.
The "Wells Fargo Account Will Be Restricted If YOu Fail to Update" Scam
From: Wеlӏs Fargo Online - jjpete1934@wowway.com
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020, 07:45:44 PM EST
Subject: Your аccount will bе rеѕtrictеd if you fаil to updаtе.
Wells Fargo
wellsfargo.com
An update on your account activity
You are receiving this Security Alert as a courtesy from Wells Fargo. Security Alerts are automatically sent to protect your account from possible fraud.
For your protection, Wells Fargo automatically alerts customer when any suspicious activity shows in your Online Banking account on our systems. visiting wellsfargo.com/activity to verify your Online Banking account.
Online Banking customers can receive other important account activity alerts, like low balances, when payments are due and much more all for free.
Sincerely,
Wells Fargo Online Customer Service
If you have questions, Wells Fargo Online Customer Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you were tricked by the scam, please attempt to change your Wells Fargo's account password and contact Wells Fargo immediately for help.