Account Information - Flagstar Bank Phishing Scams

Flagstar Bank


Date Reported: 13th January 2006	Risk Level: MEDIUM-HIGH

Email Subject:

Account Information

Apparent Sender:

Flagstar Bank

Return Address:

< account@flagstarcorp.com >

Email Format:

HTML

URL of Web Content:

http://www.flagstarcorp.com/authenticate.php

Location:

CA, US

Scam number:

aa-1950

Comments:

Email asks you to confirm/update/verify your account data at Flagstar Bank by visiting the given link. You will be taken to a spoof website where your details will be captured for the phishers.

Flagstar Bank never send their users emails requesting personal details in this way.

The REAL URL of the spoof website has been chosen to look very similar to the actual Flagstar Bank URL. Do not be fooled!

"Due to recent fraudulent activities on some of Flagstar online accounts we are launching a new security system to make Flagstar online accounts more secure and safe."

Dear Flagstar Customer,

Due to recent fraudulent activities on some of Flagstar online accounts we are launching a new security system to make Flagstar online accounts more secure and safe. Before we can activate it we will be checking all Flagstar online accounts to confirm the authenticity of the holder.

We will require a confirmation that your account has not been stolen or hacked. Your account has not been suspended or frozen.

To confirm your account status please Login

-complete the required information to authenticate and reset your account

-make sure your account balance has not been changed

-make sure your details have not been changed

-review recent transactions in your account history for any unauthorized transfer

If you find any type of suspicious activities please contact us immediately.
Please include in your message your account number, your account name and the unauthorized transfer date & time.

Please do not reply to this message. For any inquiries, contact Customer Service.

Document Reference: (92051208).

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