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Fraud Alert: Latest Phishing Attempts
As you probably know, there are numerous e-mail scams that exist solely to obtain your personal information. The rather crude, poorly worded and spelled e-mail scams of old have given way to very sophisticated, realistic-looking messages that seem as if they are from banks and credit card companies. These e-mail messages all basically try to link you to another site where you part with your personal information such as social security number, credit card number, password, etc. This information is then used to attempt the theft of your financial credit and existing account balances.
The rule of thumb is: Do not part with your personal information by e-mail, phone or letter unless you requested to do so in the first place, not if someone requests it of you. When in doubt, telephone the requesting bank, credit card company, etc. to verify. What you will typically learn is this: No bank or credit card company will solicit your personal information through an e-mail request. Given the difficulty in investigating or attempting to prosecute individuals sending these e-mail scams, we are asking that you do not fall victim to them in the first place.
Jeff Cohn,
Sergeant
Economic Crimes Unit
Lakewood Police Department.
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