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Friday, 19 June 2009
Times of India Nigerians dupe trader via phishing Times of India LUCKNOW: A Mumbai-based Nigerian gang had duped a medicine dealer in city of Rs 40 lakh through phishing. This was revealed ...
Sunday, 25 November 2018
Cincinnati.com FBI investigating theft of $100K from Fifth Third Bank customers at 'cardless ATMs' Cincinnati.com An FBI special agent wrote that Fifth Third detected fraudulent activity ...
Tuesday, 30 October 2018
Straight Talk: Phony bank alerts are 'smishing' scam Canton Repository If you call a number or go to a website, scammers will use the opportunity to obtain your banking information. For ...
Sunday, 28 October 2018
Electronic scam uses public safety as bait Spartan Echo Once the number is dialed, a computerized voice prompts the caller to enter a debit or ATM card number for verification of their ...
Monday, 18 September 2017
WLNS ALERT: Scam tries new twist on MSUFCU customers WLNS This one is a phone scam but it's a little unusual since it uses text messages instead of a phone call. Officials from MSUFCU ...
Wednesday, 26 July 2017
BEWARE: Chase Bank phishing scam targeting customers WDSU New Orleans A Chase Bank phishing scam is targeting victims via email and text messages. In the latest campaign, fake ... "So, ...
Friday, 03 March 2017
8. Scam warnings from calls and texts - WNYT
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Scam warnings from calls and texts WNYT A similar one came from CitiBank saying their ATM number had been compromised. KeyBank says be ... Identity theft is a federal crime that occurs ...
Friday, 03 February 2017
Banking customers be aware of text scam YumaPioneer The Independent Bankers of Colorado (IBC) is alerting consumers to a wave of phishing scams through text messages. Consumers need to ...
Monday, 21 March 2016
myfox8.com Text message scam targeting Piedmont Triad bank customers myfox8.com Bank of America will never ask you to reply with any personal information such as your Social Security number, ...
Saturday, 19 December 2015
Cops to Be Groomed to Probe Cyber Crimes The New Indian Express This apart, several topics like 'phising'- fraudulent emails claiming to be from a bank, 'vishing'- requesting confidential ...
Wednesday, 09 September 2015
WTVB Century Bank and Trust customers being warned about scam WTVB They are then prompted to enter in their debit card number, expiration date and 4 digit PIN number that is used at an ...
Thursday, 20 November 2014
Action Line: Beware of 'smish' text scams seeking personal information Fresno Bee Banks of all sizes have been targeted, and details of the scam vary, but the outcome is the same: scammers ...
Sunday, 31 August 2014
Action Line: Be wary of unsolicited bank texts Bakersfield Californian Scammers get your banking information, and maybe even your ATM number and PIN. You may inadvertently download ... ...
Friday, 29 August 2014
Wells Fargo customers in Richmond area target of text messaing scam Richmond Times Dispatch ... messaing scam Richmond Times-Dispatch Richmond Times-Dispatch. Wells Fargo customers in ...
Monday, 09 June 2014
Scammers texting bank customers, fishing for data 6abc.com The text is a set up to try trick you into giving up something valuable, such as your ATM pin number. "It's identity fraud, it's ...
Tuesday, 29 April 2014
Bremer Bank Issues Alert on 'Vishing' Scheme Patch.com Lakeville Police have received at least one report of the scam, though that doesn't mean it's the only one, said Interim Police Chief ...
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
18. FNB warns of ATM fraudsters - UKZAMBIANS
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
UKZAMBIANS FNB warns of ATM fraudsters UKZAMBIANS He disclosed that FNB had embarked on a consumer education campaign to raise awareness about fraudsters' tactics like phishing, smishing, ...
Sunday, 17 November 2013
19. FNB warns of ATM fraudsters - Times of Zambia
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
FNB warns of ATM fraudsters Times of Zambia He disclosed that FNB had embarked on a consumer education campaign to raise awareness about fraudsters' tactics like phishing, smishing, skimming ...
Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Scam artists texting for information Jackson Sun The text message might look harmless, but trouble looms for anyone who falls prey to this phishing scam. Camouflaged as an alert from Regions ...
Wednesday, 17 July 2013
Texting Spammers Correlate Phone Users to Local Banks NewsFactor Network The elite spam gangs are making high use of tracking techniques, pioneered by the likes of Google and Facebook, ...
Monday, 24 June 2013
Texting Spammers Correlate Phone Users to Local Banks NewsFactor Network The elite spam gangs are making high use of tracking techniques, pioneered by the likes of Google and Facebook, ...
Thursday, 20 June 2013
Texting spammers correlate phone users to local banks The Journal News / Lohud.com The elite spam gangs are making high use of tracking techniques, pioneered by the likes of Google and ...
Monday, 17 June 2013
Don't get smished! New scam goes after your banking info Midland Reporter-Telegram The phone number or website may ask for your ATM card number and PIN in order to "reactivate your ATM ...
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
Scam texts trick consumers into sharing banking info Laredo Sun The details of the scam vary. Banks of all sizes, from local businesses to multi-national institutions, have been targeted ...
Monday, 10 June 2013
Lawyer outwits conwoman in bank SMS scam Daily Express Labuan: A lawyer not only managed to outwit a SMS scam requiring him to transfer RM449,827 into a Bank Rakyat account bearing number ...
Thursday, 06 June 2013
Police warn of “phishing” scam Greensburg Daily News ... is keeping an eye on a text message phishing scam that targets customers of MainSource Bank. The text messages to MainSource customers ...
Thursday, 14 March 2013
28. Is your credit card at risk? - Times of India
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Is your credit card at risk? Times of India Phishing, vishing and smishing are three common methods through which a hacker can send you an e-mail , SMS or even call you up and pretend ...
Monday, 04 March 2013
Beware Mobile Fraud American Banker (subscription) Even cautious users are much more likely to be fooled on their mobile devices by phishing and its SMS-text-based cousin SMishing, as ...
Friday, 01 February 2013
30. Another phone scam hits Lafayette - WLFI.com
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Another phone scam hits Lafayette WLFI.com According to deputies, another scam reading, "Alliance Bank Alert, your ATM card has been deactivated, please call (765) 637-2806," was reported ...
Saturday, 24 November 2012
Over a dozen become victim of ATM card-cloning in Tricity Daily Pioneer A dozen odd people have become victims of fraudulent withdrawals of around `3 lakh from their accounts, through ...
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
32. Criminal Phishing Going Mobile - Sacramento Bee
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Criminal Phishing Going Mobile Sacramento Bee Recently, a number of credit union members living in the Texas Panhandle reportedly received text messages from criminals impersonating financial ...
Wednesday, 05 September 2012
Crafty Cybercrooks Lurking Everywhere AllAfrica.com Although financial fraud comes in the form of ATM fraud and card fraud too, the BAN yesterday in particular warned against phishing ...
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
34. Crafty cybercrooks lurking everywhere - Namibian
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Crafty cybercrooks lurking everywhere Namibian Although financial fraud comes in the form of ATM fraud and card fraud too, the BAN yesterday in particular warned against phishing and spyware. ...
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
SMS lottery scam busted by Ankleshwar police Times of India Khan agreed and even shared his ATM card and other bank identity documents with the persons. Few days back Khan visited the ...
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Security experts warn mobile users over 'smishing' Irish Examiner "Success rates are higher with a smishing attack compared to 'phishing' because consumers are not conditioned to receiving ...
Friday, 20 July 2012
Siliconrepublic.com Smishing for mobile banking details increases - RSA Siliconrepublic.com “Success rates are higher with a smishing attack compared to 'phishing' because consumers are ...
Thursday, 19 July 2012
... criminal markets, SMSishing and whaling, and many others. Credit card fraud and cybercrime have gained momentum and should be given serious consideration...  ...
Thursday, 12 July 2012
Scammers target Centre County credit union, hotel customers Centre Daily Times When they call the number, their information is taken down over the phone and has, in some cases, been used ...
Tuesday, 12 June 2012
Smishing Scams: Sorry, You Did Not Win a $1000 Target Gift Card DailyFinance Most of us know how to avoid the common scam come-ons, but there are always new ones popping up. One of the ...
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
41. Phishing scam in Barron County - WQOW TV News 18
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Phishing scam in Barron County WQOW TV News 18 This is a phishing scam trying to get information on the person's debit card. You are being asked "to reactivate your debit card for shopping ...
Thursday, 17 May 2012
42. Scam targets HSBC accounts set to close - WIVB
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Scam targets HSBC accounts set to close WIVB But Root, a News 4 employee, does not have an ATM card. She has a debit card and she hung up. She then called HSBC using a reliable customer ...
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Milford police urge residents to watch out for text message scams New Haven Register Police said in a statement released today that they received a complaint from a Milford resident Monday ...
Wednesday, 09 May 2012
44. Cortland Banks warn of scam - WFMJ
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Cortland Banks warn of scam WFMJ CORTLAND, Ohio - Cortland Banks are alerting customers to a scam designed to obtain personal information. Bank officials say people have reported receiving ...
Monday, 23 April 2012
Amarillo banks warn of text message scam ConnectAmarillo.com powered by KVII "The message pretty much went along the lines of 'your card's been deactivated' and to contact a phone number ...
Monday, 02 April 2012
ATM card scam hits Saco area customers Press Herald Dozens of bank customers in the Biddeford-Saco area apparently have fallen victim to a scam that uses a bogus text message to get debit ...
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Dozens of bank customers scammed by bogus texts Morning Sentinel By David Hench dhench@mainetoday.com A recent texting scam targeting banks in the Biddeford-Saco area has led dozens of ...
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
48. Wyandot Co. Sheriff warns of scam - Toledo Blade
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Wyandot Co. Sheriff warns of scam Toledo Blade But First Citizens' officials told authorities that the text was a scam. Sheriff's deputies and Upper Sandusky police learned about the scam ...
Friday, 16 March 2012
News10.net Don't trust your texts: Fake messages lure people to respond News10.net Fake text messages are called SMS phishing, or "smishing," which is a growing problem. The user solicits ...
Thursday, 01 March 2012
Wink News CCSO alerts community to phishing scams Wink News *Calls are made or text messages are sent to potential victims implying there is a problem with their debit/credit/ATM card ...
Wednesday, 28 December 2011
Consumer Affairs Don't Fall For 'Smishing' Scams Consumer Affairs “Flip over your credit or ATM card and call the number on the back. If there's a problem with your account, that's the ...
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Better Business Bureau AG Issues Consumer Alert: Don't Get “Smished” Patch.com “Flip over your credit or ATM card and call the number on the back. If there's a problem with your account, ...
Monday, 10 October 2011
53. New con via text message - HeraldNet
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
New con via text message HeraldNet "Flip over your credit or ATM card and call the number on the back," he said in his department's consumer alert. "It there's a problem with your account, ...
Monday, 10 October 2011
54. Saturday Thumbs - Longview Daily News
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Saturday Thumbs Longview Daily News "Flip over your credit or ATM card and call the number on the back. If there's a problem with your account, that's the best way to find out." We appreciate ...
Saturday, 08 October 2011
Access Washington AG Issues Consumer Alert: Don't Get “Smished” Patch.com “Flip over your credit or ATM card and call the number on the back. If there's a problem with your account, that's ...
Friday, 07 October 2011
Bank text alerts are less than perfect MSN Money Customers at a bank received a text saying they needed to reactivate their ATM card. Some called the phone number in the text and were ...
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
57. Mail Probe: Quick buck trick - Malay Mail
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Mail Probe: Quick buck trick Malay Mail The 'trick' came when he asked for the bank's ATM card number instead of an account number. I did not have an account with the particular bank, ...
Thursday, 07 July 2011
58. Text scam hits town - Record-Searchlight
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Text scam hits town Record-Searchlight Typically, victims get messages like "There's a problem with your account," or "Your ATM card needs to be reactivated," according to the FBI. When ...
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
"Vishing" Scam Targets North Valley Bank Customers KRCRTV.COM Experts are warning people in the North State not to fall for a scam targeting customers of North Valley Bank. The so-called ...
Monday, 23 May 2011
Phone scam hits here Lancaster Newspapers Sovereign Bank is warning consumers to "be very cautious of automated messages from an unknown source requesting information on any debit/ATM ...
Friday, 29 April 2011
Bank scammers active in Tri-Cities Mid Columbia Tri City Herald Police don't know if the scammer was using it to get gas or used the ATM to pull out cash, he said. Blatman said Tri-Citians ...
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
Sneaky smishing scams target cell phone users Kilgore News Herald Victims have complained they have received text messages claiming their bank account or ATM card has been compromised ...
Saturday, 19 March 2011
Crooks Call Up New Phone Scams to Steal Your Money TechNewsDaily Regardless of the communication method they used — phone, SMS or e-mail — simply use the contact information that's on ...
Wednesday, 16 March 2011
64. ATM Fraud & Security Digest - January 2011
(Digests/DFR Observations and Comment)
Cash Trapping / Transaction Reversal Fraud / Denomination Fraud There was an increase in reports of cash trapping during January, particularly in the UK. ATM Skimming / Skimming / EFTPOS Compromise ...
Tuesday, 08 February 2011
65. ATM Fraud & Security Digest - December 2010
(Digests/DFR Observations and Comment)
Phishing / Vishing / Smishing / Funds Transfer Fraud During December phishing, vishing and smishing attacks were reported globally. Vishing was particularly evident in the US and Australia. ATM funds ...
Thursday, 13 January 2011
Beware of smishing, vishing scams this holiday season Star Community Newspapers Criminals have even been known to send a text message to a person while purporting to be that person's spouse, ...
Thursday, 09 December 2010
67. ATM Fraud & Security Digest - November 2010
(Digests/DFR Observations and Comment)
  Cash Trapping / Transaction Reversal Fraud / Denomination Fraud Cash trapping was reported from the US during November. The modus operandi involved the use of a paper napkin. ATM Skimming ...
Monday, 06 December 2010
What's your Pain Threshold for Mobile Phone Identity Theft? NetworkWorld.com These mobile phone threats are variations of phishing, but smishing uses SMS texts to initiate the scam, while ...
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Beware: FBI warns of growing number of cyber scams Examiner.com Online auction and classified ad fraud, where Internet criminals post products they don't have but charge the consumer's ...
Friday, 26 November 2010
Cyber scammers unwrap new rip-off tool for holidays: Texting Salt Lake Tribune It goes like this: There's a problem with your bank account — or that ATM card needs reactivation — and you ...
Thursday, 25 November 2010
71. Smishing And Vishing - KXO Radio
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Smishing And Vishing KXO Radio The victims receive messages like: "There's a problem with your account," or "Your ATM card needs to be reactivated," and are directed to a phone number ...
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
72. ATM Fraud & Security Digest - October 2010
(Digests/DFR Observations and Comment)
ATM Skimming / Skimming / EFTPOS Compromise Incidents of ATM skimming continued to dominate ATM fraud reports from many regions during October and, in particular, the US, Europe, Canada ...
Friday, 05 November 2010
Chadron police warn against bank scam Chadron Record This information is then used by the scammers to gain access to your accounts using an ATM's. The Chadron Police Department wants to ...
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
74. ATM Fraud & Security Digest - August 2010
(Digests/DFR Observations and Comment)
... versions of phishing, including vishing and smishing (smsishing), were reported globally. In Thailand, arrests were made in an ongoing investigation into fake call centres linked to funds transfer fraud. ...
Wednesday, 01 September 2010
Police investigating texting scam MyFoxOrlando.com The EPPIcard works like an ATM card. Excited to be getting a long overdue child support payment from her ex, Anita called immediately. ...
Thursday, 12 August 2010
76. ATM Fraud & Security Digest - July 2010
(Digests/DFR Observations and Comment)
System Compromise /Transaction Reversal Fraud / Denomination Fraud A researcher demonstrated two methods of ‘jackpotting' ATMs at the Black Hat Conference in Las Vegas, USA. In one attack, the ATM software ...
Monday, 09 August 2010
Park Bank warns of debit card scam Wisconsin State Journal Park Bank is alerting both customers and non-customers about another scam using the Madison bank's name. Hundreds of people have ...
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
78. Eppicard phishing scam - Hovied News
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Hovied News Eppicard phishing scam Hovied News Once the payment is deposited into an Eppicard account, the user can purchase things at stores or use an ATM with the card. According to ...
Tuesday, 06 July 2010
79. ATM Fraud & Security Digest - June 2010
(Digests/DFR Observations and Comment)
... award. Malaysian police arrested 26 suspects involved in a combined smishing (smsishing) text message scam and advanced fee fraud scam. The USA reported phishing and vishing incidents. Ram Raid Attacks ...
Thursday, 01 July 2010
80. Malaysian cops bust SMS scam ring - Register
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Malaysian cops bust SMS scam ring Register Police are hunting a further two suspects who escaped last week's dragnet, during which police seized four laptops, 73 mobiles, 41 accounting ...
Wednesday, 09 June 2010
Cops bust SMS scam ring with arrest of 26 Malaysia Star He said police also seized four laptops, 73 handphones, 41 account logbooks, ATM and credit cards and RM6,000 during the raid. “Each ...
Monday, 07 June 2010
82. Major SMS scam ring crippled - Malay Mail
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Major SMS scam ring crippled Malay Mail Among items seized from the suspects were four laptops, hand phones, ATM cards and RM6,000 in cash. It is believed that the syndicate would send ...
Monday, 07 June 2010
Woodland National Bank logo used for scams Star News If someone has already replied to such an e-mail or text, they should call the bank immediately. If its after hours call 1-800-264-5578 ...
Thursday, 20 May 2010
84. "Smishing" Scams Bank Account Numbers - KMJ Now
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
"Smishing" Scams Bank Account Numbers KMJ Now Fresno residents are being warned of a "smishing" scam that's been reported in the Valley. "Smishing" is a term used to describe a scam ... ...
Thursday, 13 May 2010
85. "Smishing" scam hits Valley - ABC30.com
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
"Smishing" scam hits Valley ABC30.com The number led to an automated system that asked for his ATM number and PIN. "I punched it in. And after that I said, 'this is not right. ...  ...
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Texting scam digs for personal information KHAS-TV Central Nebraskans are getting texts requiring your bank card and ATM account numbers. People in York, Polk and Hamilton counties have ...
Friday, 09 April 2010
87. ATM Fraud & Security Digest - March 2010
(Digests/DFR Observations and Comment)
...  Phishing / Vishing /Smsishing / Advanced Fee / Funds Transfer Fraud During March, vishing scams in the USA included automated voice calls advising that a card or account has been frozen and requires ...
Tuesday, 06 April 2010
88. ATM Fraud & Security Digest - February 2010
(Digests/DFR Observations and Comment)
... / Vishing /Smsishing / Advanced Fee / Funds Transfer Fraud During February, phishing, included variants on Tax Refund Fraud. Various regions reported tax refund scams, normally initiated by an e-mail ...
Thursday, 04 March 2010
89. ATM Fraud & Security Digest - January 2010
(Digests/DFR Observations and Comment)
... Australia released photographs of suspects believed to be involved in on-going ATM skimming attacks. Phishing / Vishing /Smsishing / Advanced Fee / Funds Transfer Fraud Phishing by e-mail, phone and ...
Monday, 08 February 2010
Area scam targeting Wachovia customers Villages Daily Sun Wachovia Bank customers are being contacted by phone or text messaging, and are advised that their Wachovia-issued ATM and debit ...
Wednesday, 03 February 2010
Text message scam targets ATM cards Buffalo News Buffalo police are urging residents not to release personal information to strangers in connection with an apparent text message scam. ...
Thursday, 28 January 2010
92. Buffalo Police warn of texting scam - WIVB
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
WIVB Buffalo Police warn of texting scam WIVB Police believe unauthorized individuals are sending text messages to people, claiming they're from the Buffalo Credit Union. In the message, ...
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
93. Don't get 'smished' - WRAL.com
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Don't get 'smished' WRAL.com Raleigh, NC — A nationwide scam involving automated teller machines and cell phones has hit the Triangle. Similar to so-called "phishing" scams in which ... ...
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Police receive calls about texting scam In-Forum The message says the receiver's ATM card has been canceled, and to call a toll-free number to reactivate it. “A couple of our officers ...
Saturday, 09 January 2010
95. ATM Fraud and Security Digest - December 2009
(Digests/DFR Observations and Comment)
... where a suspect explained how he shoulder surfed both the card and PIN details. Phishing / Vishing /Smsishing / Advanced Fee / Funds Transfer Fraud Phishing, vishing and smsishing (smishing) was detected ...
Saturday, 09 January 2010
Police warn against TCU text scam South Bend Tribune South Bend police said Friday to watch out for a text message scam affecting our area. "This is an automated message from Teachers ...
Friday, 18 December 2009
Scam targets credit union Quad City Times Others have received phone messages, texts and e-mails warning that their ATM card is being suspended until the consumer calls to address the ...
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
98. ATM Fraud and Security Digest - November 2009
(Digests/DFR Observations and Comment)
... November - the suspect targeted those who seemed unsure on how to use an ATM and tricked them into leaving the ATM while the transaction was still live and uncompleted. Vishing / Phishing / Smsishing ...
Thursday, 03 December 2009
Adrian credit unions warn members of text-message scam Adrian Daily Telegram Don't give out your ATM card number and PIN if you get a text message asking for the information, local credit ...
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
100. Multi-Media Scam - WTAP-TV
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Multi-Media Scam WTAP-TV We're getting used to hearing about scams involving citizens and either their credit cards or their bank accounts. But a new nationwide scam...which has ...  ...
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
Phishing calls to cell phones on rise Bangor Daily News The other type came in from a restricted phone number and said that the person's debit-ATM card was “at risk” for future purchases. ...
Thursday, 12 November 2009
102. ATM Fraud and Security Digest - October 2009
(Digests/DFR Observations and Comment)
... used genuine cards from family and friends to withdraw a higher value of cash than was debited to the accounts. Vishing / Phishing / Smsishing / Advanced Fee / Funds Transfer Fraud Vishing and Smsishing ...
Monday, 09 November 2009
103. MB&T warns customers of scam - Monroe Evening News
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
MB&T warns customers of scam Monroe Evening News CU Your ATM card has been suspended. To reactivate call 866 ...” He said no financial institution would ever ask for account information ...
Saturday, 07 November 2009
Fraud Alert Issued To Members Of Space Center's Credit ... MyStateline.com The text message tells the customer their ATM card has been turned off and to reactivate it they should call ...
Friday, 06 November 2009
KSC credit union issues fraud alert Florida Today The cell-phone text message says the recipient's ATM card number has been deactivated and asks them to call a phone number. When the victims ...
Thursday, 05 November 2009
106. Kaw Valley Bank Warns Of Text Scam - WIBW
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Kaw Valley Bank Warns Of Text Scam WIBW Your ATM card has been suspended. To reactivate, call urgent at 1-877-220-5087." The woman says she is not a customer of the bank and called to ...
Tuesday, 03 November 2009
Scary new tech fears to haunt your Halloween San Francisco Chronicle Third, cell phones can be used for phishing. In the same way that thieves build non-functioning ATM machines to scan ...
Saturday, 31 October 2009
108. ATM Fraud and Security Digest - September 2009
(Digests/DFR Observations and Comment)
... issuer enforcing a withdrawal limit. Questions over whether any crime was actually committed have been raised.  Vishing / Phishing / Smsishing / Advanced Fee / Funds Transfer Fraud An unusual ...
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
109. Text message scam - WIVB
(News/ATM Fraud)
WIVB Text message scam WIVB It's almost like they were at an ATM machine waiting to hit it." SMishing involves thousands of messages or more, sent from an auto dialer. ...  ...
Thursday, 08 October 2009
110. Police Warn Of Text Message Scam - WOWT
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Police Warn Of Text Message Scam WOWT A warning from Omaha Police that scammers are using text messages, hoping to trick credit union customers into revealing account numbers. ...  ...
Friday, 02 October 2009
Southwest Virginia Today Texting Scam Targets Banking Customers Southwest Virginia Today The message indicates that the person's ATM card has been suspended and tey must call an 1-800 ...
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
TriCities.com Texting Scam Targets Banking Customers TriCities.com The message indicates that the person's ATM card has been suspended and tey must call an 1-800 number to rectify the ...
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
Text messages midstate residents got Sunday about Members 1st ... The Patriot-News - PennLive.com If you got a strange text message on Sunday about your Members 1st Federal Credit Union ...
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
114. Members 1st AT&T Scam - CBS 21
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Members 1st AT&T Scam CBS 21 AT&T is responding to a CBS 21 News report about a scam that affected many central Pa customers last night. Yesterday, customers received a text claiming to ...
Monday, 28 September 2009
Text Message Scam Targets Credit Union Members WGAL News 8 is on your side with word of a text message scam that is using the name of a local credit union. Over the weekend, many people ...
Monday, 28 September 2009
carlisle police: Texts from bank are scams Carlisle Sentinel The credit union has posted a fraud alert on its Web site, telling customers the texts are scams and advising them not to call ...
Monday, 28 September 2009
117. ATM Fraud and Security Digest - August 2009
(Digests/DFR Observations and Comment)
... as ATM transaction reversal fraud. Transaction reversal fraud was also detected in the UK in August. Vishing / Phishing / Smsishing / Advanced Fee / Funds Transfer Fraud Seven arrests were made in ...
Thursday, 24 September 2009
"Phishing" scam targets C&F Bank customers Chesterfield Observer (subscription) The scam artists reportedly sent out text messages to a large number of Sprint and Verizon cell phone numbers, ...
Wednesday, 02 September 2009
119. ATM Fraud and Security Digest - July 2009
(Digests/DFR Observations and Comment)
... and shoulder surfing. It is understood the suspect already has 13 felony convictions and a criminal record running to many pages. Vishing / Phishing / Smsishing / Advanced Fee / Funds Transfer Fraud ...
Saturday, 15 August 2009
Nigeria: Hi-Tech Scammers And GSM Text Messages AllAfrica.com ... scam", she was warned. Efe decided to get to the bottom of it. She called Kolawole a second time to explain to her what ...
Monday, 10 August 2009
121. ATM Fraud and Security Digest - June 2009
(Digests/DFR Observations and Comment)
... much cash an ATM had dispensed. The loophole has now been closed. Vishing / Phishing / Smsishing / Advanced Fee / Funds Transfer Fraud South Korean authorities issued new rules in June to address an ...
Tuesday, 21 July 2009
On missing & illegal fund transfering on Maybank account Malaysia Star So I call them up and they ask me do I have a Maybank account with ATM card? They want me to go to the nearest Maybank ...
Friday, 03 July 2009
123. ATM Fraud and Security Digest - May 2009
(Digests/DFR Observations and Comment)
... last year from ATM skimming which is 0.023% of transactions.   Vishing / Phishing / Smsishing / Advanced Fee / Funds Transfer Fraud Phishing and related ATM fraud incidents continued to be ...
Friday, 19 June 2009
Facility fraud rises as “smishers” join “phishers” Banking Times, UK One victims of the crime had their credit card account used for multiple online purchases over just a few days; another ...
Sunday, 14 June 2009
125. Nigerians held for internet fraud - Times of India
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Nigerians held for internet fraud Times of India, India Soon after cash was deposited, they used to withdraw the amount from two ATM counters at Green Park and Safdarjang in Delhi and send ...
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Beaumont Police warn of new text message scam KFDM-TV News, Texas Or it might say your card has been involved in an ATM fraud. Authorities say text messages like these are using a 'bait' ...
Friday, 22 May 2009
127. ATM Fraud and Security Digest - April 2009
(Digests/DFR Observations and Comment)
... card and PIN details. The Department of Trade and Industry in the Philippines issued a warning to consumers following numerous text message scams (smsishing) which often included a claim that the victim ...
Friday, 15 May 2009
128. Officials warn of text message scam - ABC 4
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Officials warn of text message scam ABC 4, Salt Lake City Officials say the text message states information such as; your ATM card has been suspended and the only way to reactivate it is ...
Monday, 11 May 2009
BCT credit union to reimburse members who lost money because of ... Press & Sun-Bulletin, NY The deductible though is $9500 for the year, meaning BCT still ended up bearing much of the financial ...
Monday, 11 May 2009
130. Text message scam - ABC 4
(News/Identity Fraud & Theft)
Text message scam ABC 4, Salt Lake City Officials say the text message reads something like, your ATM card has been suspended and the only way to reactivate it is to call a number and submit ...
Saturday, 09 May 2009
ATM scam: Victims recount ordeals The Punch, Nigeria But shocking accounts by victims of phishing, an ATM scam, indicate that the fraudsters are adopting different ploys to empty people's ...
Friday, 08 May 2009
DTI reminds consumers to be wary of text scams Business Mirror, Philippines It is also important to never give access to your credit card or reveal ATM numbers (eg, personal identification ...
Wednesday, 22 April 2009
133. ATM Fraud and Security Digest - March 2009
(Digests/DFR Observations and Comment)
... instructed to transfer funds to cover administration costs. Text message phishing scams (also known as smsishing) continued in March, particularly in the US. Often the first fraudulent transaction was ...
Monday, 20 April 2009
GPO Federal Credit Union warns consumers of new scam WKTV, NY They say that scammers have been attempting to obtain credit card and debit information from unsuspecting victims using telephone ...
Saturday, 28 March 2009
Scam that preys on people's fears New Straits Times, Malaysia "This victim received a similar SMS but when he contacted the supposed Bank Negara number, the woman on the phone asked him for ...
Monday, 16 March 2009
136. ATMsecurity.com Monthly Digest - Feb 2009
(Digests/DFR Observations and Comment)
... rather than receiving funds. The US continues to experience a high volume of phone and text based phishing (vishing and smsishing) fraud incidents. One common theme is that the receiver is required to ...
Monday, 16 March 2009
ID theft possible via text messages The Coloradoan, CO BY DOUGLAS CROWL • Loveland Connection • March 14, 2009 Cell phone users who responded to text messages asking for information about ...
Saturday, 14 March 2009
New Phishing Scam Texts Trouble To Your Phone TheDenverChannel.com, CO Police and area financial institutions are warning consumers about a new phishing scam that uses text messages and a ...
Saturday, 14 March 2009
Police work to shut down number connected to text scam 9NEWS.com, CO Loveland Police say these days some of you are also getting texts telling you your ATM/debit card has been suspended. ...
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Text message about debit cards a scam, Loveland police say The Coloradoan, CO By Douglas Crowl • Loveland Connection • March 12, 2009 Anyone who responded to a text message asking for information ...
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Loveland police warn of text message scam ReporterHerald.com, CO Numerous Loveland residents reported receiving scam text messages on their cell phones on Wednesday, according to the Loveland ...
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Police Provide Clues To Identity Theft Prevention Cheshire Herald, CT To highlight how pervasive the problem has become, Markella related to the group how, only weeks before, he had received ...
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
Georgetown Savings Bank warns customers of scam Georgetown Record, MA By Sarah Menesale / georgetown@cnc.com Georgetown Savings Bank is warning customers about a recent scam using computer-generated ...
Wednesday, 04 March 2009
ATM Card Scam Reported The Beacon, OH Should the individual choose to have his ATM card reactivated, he is then advised to enter his account number. No matter which bank, this constitutes ...
Wednesday, 04 March 2009
Beware Of Text Message Scam WTVC, TN Once the crooks get your information they make a magnetic card that can tap into your account from ATM's overseas, Smith said. But this can be easily ...
Tuesday, 03 March 2009
State officials warn of texting scam New Richmond News, WI But authorities say it’sa scam if you get a text message claiming your debit or credit card has been suspended. Brown County sheriff’s ...
Monday, 02 March 2009
State officials warn of texting scam New Richmond News, WI But authorities say it’sa scam if you get a text message claiming your debit or credit card has been suspended. Brown County sheriff’s ...
Monday, 02 March 2009
Bank scams are going text message route Green Bay Press Gazette, WI "I had just been to the ATM. It was just coincidental. I just figured they turned off my debit card because of that. "It ...
Monday, 02 March 2009
NC AG: Scammers gone phishing, this time via texts WCNC (subscription), NC The Iowa Attorney General's office said this month that a similar scam went out to hundreds living in central Iowa ...
Thursday, 26 February 2009
AG warns of text phishing Greensboro News Record, NC The Iowa Attorney General's office said this month that a similar scam went out to hundreds living in central Iowa asking the potential ...
Thursday, 26 February 2009
ID theft scam circulating via text message KTKA.com, KS “This is an automated message from 66 FCU Your ATM card has been suspended. To reactivate call urgent,” then lists a toll-free 866 ...
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Text Messages Now Used To Scam Bloom U Today, a But what is new, is how they're doing it. When Richard Collins of Plains got a text message from an unknown number last week, he knew it was ...
Thursday, 26 February 2009
ID theft scam circulating via text message Lawrence Journal World, KS “This is an automated message from 66 FCU Your ATM card has been suspended. To reactivate call urgent,” then lists a ...
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Scammers sending text in attempt to steal bank info. KSL-TV, UT The text says: "This is an automated message from TRANSWEST CU Your ATM card has been suspended. To reactivate call urgent." ...
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
BBB Scam Alert: "Your ATM Card Has Been Suspended" MSNBC tells Indiana’s NewsCenter, her 19-year-old daughter got a text message on her cell phone, claiming to be from "Credit Union National ...
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
Phishing, vishing, SMishing Examiner.com - A typical message reads: Your ATM card has been suspended. Please call 1-800-XXXX to reactivate. Sometimes they suggest a data security breach occurred. ...
Friday, 26 December 2008

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