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Some crafty criminals are aiming to steal one of the most valuable pieces of your personal property: your banking information.
In a new warning, the Federal Bureau of Investigation warns account holders of a new spam email scheme that involves a type of malware called "Gameover." The scheme involves fake emails from the National Automated Clearing House Association, the Federal Reserve or the FDIC. These messages attempt to trick recipients into clicking on a link to resolve some type of issue with their accounts or a recent ACH transaction. Once you click on the link, Gameover takes over your computer, and thieves can steal usernames, passwords and your money.
The FBI also warns the thieves' hacking capabilities can navigate around common user authentication methods banks use to verify your identity, which is certainly a cause for concern. Those additional authentication steps -- often personal questions, birth dates or other pieces of private information -- are meant to provide some extra security padding.
While phishing scams are nothing new to the world of online banking, this type of warning serves as a reminder of just how susceptible account holders can be to malicious attacks. As more account holders begin to jump on the mobile banking bandwagon, it's important to remember that a smartphone essentially acts as another computer. While this additional connection to the Internet is convenient, it also serves as another outlet where your information can be compromised.
Here are a few crucial steps to take to avoid falling victim to this type of Internet crime.
- Keep your computer and mobile device updated with the newest versions of anti-virus software.
- If you have any doubts about an email sender's authenticity, do not click on any embedded links.
- Remember, banks never request any personal information via email.
- Be vigilant about checking your account balances. The sooner you notice and report any type of fraudulent activity, the more likely you'll be able to be reimbursed for any missing funds.
Have you ever fallen victim to an online banking attack? If so, do you have any tips for other readers to avoid the trap?
Don't you guys read. We don't care about your accounts. We are just trying to keep money in our accounts. And all CAPS in email. Perhaps you need to learn that that means your yelling at the rest. Learn proper email and posting rules or don't post. And as far as Mitt Romney being the GOP winner, well I'm a registered republican who is thing of becoming an independent.
Filter all mail containing "nigeria"
as spam. 90% of the problem solved...
john r arenas We are watching you!
I keep getting these letters, on the internet and have not got involved in this, because i did not want to start any legal action on my part. I know very little about money laundering, and after receiving letters that I had these funds coming to me I was not aware of complations of international problems would arise. As far as I know I have not intently got involved in so called money laundering and if the above proceedures have to be done to clear my record, I shall attempt to do so. As long as there is not a high price feed to pay.
sincerely, Rudy S. Montano... February 21, 2021
and here I thought this was going to be about Bernanke and the Federal Reserve!
Thanks, FBI, for pretending to do such a great job!
Don't YOU PEOPLE who write in all CAPS realize people find it hard to read your drivel that way
John R. Arenas....why would you make up an entire false identity for yourself. Every single bit of your posting is fabricated, & Romney won't be the Republican candidate either. Please focus more time on pressing items rather than posting falsehoods on this site.
THANK YOU
FBI: THERE IS NOTHING ILLEGAL ABOUT WIRING REGULAR MONEY, EARNED THROUGH WORK AND LEGAL INVESTMENTS.
I AM A POLITICAL AND MILITARY CONSULTANT TO THE USA MILITARY AND MITT ROMNEY, A REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR USA PRESIDENT. I DO NOT LAUNDER MONEY AND I DO NOT SELL DRUGS.
THE MONEY IN MY ACCOUNTS IN NYC ARE TOTALLY LEGAL, ACCORDING TO MY LAWYERS AT CITI BANK ON WALL STREET. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE ILLEGAL PROCEDURES BY THE FBI. YOU HAVE NO SEARCH WARRANT AND YOU DO NOT EVEN KNOW WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR.
YOU WILL BE TALKING TO MY LAWYERS IF THIS ILLEGAL SEARCH IS NOT STOPPED.
I AM NOT A CRIMINAL. MY JOB IS TO HELP THE USA MILITARY WITH FOREIGN AND DEFENSE POLICY IN AFGHANISTAN AND THE REST OF THE TERRITORIES WHERE AL QUAEDA AND THE TALIBAN ARE KILLING OUR SOLDIERS,
WITH IED'S,MACHINE GUNS,MORTORS,ARTILLERY GUNS AND RPG'S.
I AM THINKING UP POLITICAL STRATEGIES FOR GOVERNOR ROMNEY TO USE ON HIS CAMPAIGN TO WIN THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION FOR PRESIDENT.
I AM A RESEACHER AND AN ANALYIST FOR THE DOD. I ALSO HAVE A PRIVATE EQUITY GROUP THAT BUYS BUSINESSES THROUGH THE STOCK MARKET PROFESSIONALS AT BLOOMGBERG, LLC. JOHN R. ARENAS
Banks cannot survive jf we do not trust them. They want to project an image of SECURITY with giant vaults that are indestructible. We give them access to our total life's negotiable assets, therefore, when they lose the image of "safety and security" (while they rob us blind) they will be out of business and everything else collapses too. There are laws regarding the amount of intrest they can charge but NO LAWS regarding what FEES they can charge (same as airlines and their fees). "USURY" IS THE WORD USED FOR EXORBITANT INTREST, LIKE THE INTREST CHARGES WE PAY LOAN SHARKS, (or else), (BUT THEY DO NOT CHARGE "FEES").
We can "get even" with them by using certain techniques. In all probability, we have more than one credit card, therefore, if we ALL USE ONLY ONE CARD AND STOP USING THE SAME CARD, FOR A MONTH OR TWO, IT WILL DEFINITELY CAUSE THEKM TO LOSE BUSINESS AND THAT IS THE ONE THING THAT WILL HURT THEM THE MOST, HOWEVER, WE ALL HAVE TO STOP USING THE SAME CARD. I SUGGEST WE ALL STOP USING MASTERCARD AND OR VISA IMMEDIATELY (THE ONE USED THE MOST). IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO HAVE MORE THAN ONE BANKER BECAUSE YOU WILL BE LESS VULNERABLE TO IDENTITY THEFT as only some of your savings will be at risk as opposed to ALL OF IT. DO NOT CLOSE ANY ACCOUNTS AS THAT MIGHT LOWER YOUR CREDIT SCORE. ALSO, YOU CAN OPEN A NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL BANK ACXCOUNTS WITH ONLY A FEW DOLLARS. THAT COSTS THEM MONEY TO START A NEW ACCOUNT. APPLY FOR A LOAN AND THEN DECLINE THE LAST STEP, YOUR SIGNATURE, BECAUSE YOU "RETHOUGHT IT". THESE ARE FEES WE CONTROL.
ANTI-TERRORIST AND MONETARY CRIMES DIVISION
FBI HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Federal Bureau Of Investigation.
FBI-Washington Field Office
DATE:11/16/2011
It has been discovered that your contract/inheritance/winning FUND was about being transferred to an unknown account under your name. This attempt was perpetrated by someone who claims to be working for you, and that you have given him due authority to have the FUND moved to the account specified below:
SOUTHWESTERN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
WESCORP 924 OVERLAND COURT
SAN DIMAS, CA 91772. USA.
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 322179133
ABA/ROUTING NUMBER: 1290-41-21-9
SHARETYPE NO.: 25
FINAL CREDIT HABIB FENZI AND CO. (Beneficiary).
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.) waded in after being alerted by the supposed bank. We investigated and found that there is a possible money laundering activity in play.The FUND USD10,500,000.00(Ten Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) was found to be deposited in Bank of America in your name pending your consent to have it transferred to the new account indicated above. It was further revealed that initial FUND transfer originated from Nigeria to England and now here in Bank of America in USA.
These transfers did not follow due process in line with the international FUND transfer rules and regulation.Consequently,we suspect this be a terrorism funding, drug related fund deposit and/or money laundering. As stated above, the FUND has your name on it; and you must have it cleared of any connection with any of these illegal activities.Be informed that FAILURE to have this cleared out will attract a JAIL TERM.We will not hesitate to visit the full weight of the law upon you if you do not clear this fund.There is every indication that you are involved in this shady deal.
Finally, you are expected to have the CLEARANCE DOCUMENT obtained from where the FUNDS originated from to have you and your fund cleared. Only then shall we release your FUND as clean money devoid of any illegality, and you will be free of any involvement. To this end, you are to contact SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA and have the DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY SEAL of TRANSFER (DIST) CLEARANCE DOCUMENT obtained. Contact them through this direct email address:supremecourtng11@live.com ,Note that you have 72hrs to obtain this crucial Documentation.
This has to be cleared!
You are warned!
Faithfully Yours
Robert S. Mueller III
FBI Director
Federal Bureau Of Investigation.
FBI-Washington Field Office
I have been recieving these or a while