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The fake American Express message below, which appears to be from "noreply@mycredit-guide.americanexpress.com" and asking recipients to call 1-833-421-3385, is a scam. Scammers are using the message to frighten and trick potential victims into calling them at the fake American Express telephone number, which is linked to a call center operated by them.
Dark web activityYour phone number has been found on the dark webReview your account nowDearWe've reaching out because we’ve noticed some of your personal information has been found on the dark web.Found: Phone NumberA Potentially NotBreached Site: Available Review your accounts as soon as possible. If you don't recognize this activity or need assistance, please reach out to us at 1-833-421-3385.Sincerely,MyCredit GuideLOG IN
Dark web activity
Your phone number has been found on the dark web
Review your account now
Dear
We've reaching out because we’ve noticed some of your personal information has been found on the dark web.
Found: Phone Number
A Potentially Not
Breached Site: Available Review your accounts as soon as possible. If you don't recognize this activity or need assistance, please reach out to us at 1-833-421-3385.
Sincerely,
MyCredit Guide
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The email address noreply@mycredit-guide.americanexpress.com is legitimate, but the scammers are spoofing the email address. This means they send the message from an account and change the "From" address to be make it appear as if it came from noreply@mycredit-guide.americanexpress.com.
If you were tricked by the scam, please contact American Express or your bank immediately for help.
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Got an email from scammer today, an email very similar with the bank one, be aware, never use the log in or any other buttons from an email!!!From: noreply-notificationmycredit-guide.americanexpress.comNumber: 1-833-421-3385