Citi Bank e-mail Scam

One e-mail scam that has been out for some time is a bogus e-mail claiming to be from CITI Bank. It looks authentic, but is really a trap to get you bank account information. This type of activity to get your account information is called "pfhishing". The scam message along with some others are below:

When you click on the link, you are sent to a web site that does not belong to Citi Bank, but rather to the con-artists. When you enter your bank account information they can then directly access your account.

If you are ever in doubt, about information relating to any of your accounts (Checking, Credit Cards, Brokerage, etc, etc...) call the company and see if it is valid.

Another fake Citibank e-mail

Below are similar "scams" claiming to be from Fleet, Suntrust, USBank, Wells Fargo, and Commerce financial institutions.

These are all pfhishing, trying to get your account number... DO NOT REPLY TO THESE... if in doubt call you financial institution.