Friday, June 29, 2012

Phishing Scams Identity Theft - Fri Jun 29, 2012

Phishing scam fakes Verizon bills
Plattsburgh Press Republican
LAKE PLACID — When Sandy Caligiore opened an email recently that
purported to be a bill from Verizon Wireless, something just didn't look
right. “It l.
<http://pressrepublican.com/new_today/x1437857259/Phishing-scam-fakes-Verizon-bills>

Phishing scams targeting Mississippians
WMC-TV
(WMC-TV) – Officials are warning people in Mississippi to be cautious
when they answer their phones. Attorney General Jim Hood says scam artists
have been targeting the state's residents with phishing scams in recent
weeks. “The automated calls, texts ...
<http://southaven-hornlake.wmctv.com/news/crime/78363-phishing-scams-targeting-mississippians>

Jim Hood warns of phishing scam targeting Mississippians
WDAM-TV
A phishing scam targeting banking institutions and their clients is
underway, according to Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood.
<http://www.wdam.com/story/18895156/jim-hood-warns-of-phishing-scam-targeting-mississippians>

Scammers phish for NatWest clients
Belfast Telegraph
Ulster Bank customers need to be careful to avoid further financial woes by
being targeted by fake "phishing" emails purporting to be from the boss of
their banking group.
<http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/scammers-phish-for-natwest-clients-16178281.html>

How to catch a 'Phish'
Donaldsonville Chief
Their names may sound funny but their financial consequences are not:
"Phishing," "smishing," "vishing" and "pharming" are just a few of the ways
criminals gain access to personal information via your computer or
smartphone. ... A few tips for spotting ...
<http://www.donaldsonvillechief.com/news/x1446661537/How-to-catch-a-Phish>
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Watch out for tax time scammers
Bayside Bulletin
More than 5000 reports about phishing emails using the ATO brand, and more
than 3000 reports of attempted phone scams have been reported this year. Mr
D'Ascenzo said the ATO would never ask you to provide credit card details
or copies of personal ...
<http://www.baysidebulletin.com.au/news/local/news/general/watch-out-for-tax-time-scammers/2606858.aspx>

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