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Fraudulent Western Email Examples

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Email Example #1

The following is an example of a fraudulent email message.

Dear client of Western Federal Credit Union,

Technical services of the Western Federal Credit Union are carrying out a planned software upgrade. We earnestly ask you to visit the following link to start the procedure of confirmation on customers data.

To get started, please click the link below:

http://www.western.org

This instruction has been sent to all customers and is obligatory to fallow.

Thank you,

Customers Support Service.

Email Example #2

The following is an example of a fraudulent email message.


-----Original Message-----
From: service@westernfcu.org [mailto:service@westernfcu.org]
Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2005 11:44 AM
Subject: Notification of Limited Account Access (Routing Code: C840-L001-Q190-T1830) Unauthorized Access:NA (Routing Code: C840-L001-Q-T-S111)

Dear Western Federal Credit Union Customer,

This is your official notification from Western Federal Credit Union that the service(s) listed below will be deactivated and deleted if not renewed immediately. Previous notifications have been sent to the AccessOnline Contact assigned to this account. As the Primary Contact, you must renew the service(s) listed below or it will be deactivated and deleted. Renew now

SERVICE : Western Federal Credit Union AccessOnline® with Bill Payment.
EXPIRATION: December 21st, 2005

Thank you,

Western Federal Credit Union Online Banking Support, N.A.

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IMPORTANT CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION
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Please do not reply to this message. For any inquiries, contact Customer Service.

Document Reference: (92051208).

Western Federal Credit Union, N.A. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Copyright © 2005 Western Federal Credit Union, N.A. All rights reserved.

Fraudulent Western Website Examples

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Text Message Scam - June 25, 2008
Western has received notice about a new scam called Smishing. In this scam, text messages sent to cell phones urge the recipient to call a number provided to find out more information about an account discrepancy at their financial institution. The message also solicits account information and PINs. Western will never ask for account information by text message, and, if such a text message should be received, you should not respond and the message should be immediately deleted and removed. If you feel you have been a victim of Smishing, please email phishing@western.org.

New Phone Scam - January 8, 2008
Western members have reported receiving calls from persons claiming to be working for the Social Security Administration requesting account information so a deposit could be made. The Social Security Administration will not request account information by phone. If you have been a victim of this scam, contact our Call Center at 877-254-9328 immediately.

Phishing Alert - December 11, 2006
We have received notice that a phishing email which appears to be from the CU Service Centers Network is in circulation. The email entices the recipient to enter account information by promoting a $25 credit for participating in an online survey. If you receive such an email, do not click on the survey link, and delete the email immediately.

Phishing Alert - August 30, 2006
Western has identified at least three emails containing a fraudulent link to western.org. The email requests you click on a link to confirm your account. From time to time Western may contact you by email, however we do not send emails requesting members to update or confirm their account information.

Phishing Alert - March 30, 2006
A nationwide credit union spoofing scam was recently identified. Please be advised that the website, westerncreditunion.com is not affiliated with Western Federal Credit Union.

Phishing Alert - December 14, 2005
Western has identified at least one fraudulent email bearing the Western name and logo.
Read more information on this Western-specific Phishing attack.
Report Suspicious Email
  • Never respond to emails requesting personal or account information
  • Forward any suspicious email bearing the Western name, logo, or inferring any association with Western to Phishing@western.org
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