-=PCTechTalk=- Fw: Important Fraud Reminder from EarthLink

This came from my ISP this morning--to my primary addy..

 > ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "milady" < >
> Sent: Friday, October 03, 2003 7:13 AM
> Subject: Fw: Important Fraud Reminder from EarthLink
> > > From: "Garry Betty -- EarthLink C.E.O." <suspectfraud@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: < >
> > Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2003 1:15 AM
> > Subject: Important Fraud Reminder from EarthLink
> >
> >
> > > Dear EarthLink Subscriber,
> > >
> > > We’re writing to warn you about fraudulent emails which
> > > target customers of many high-profile companies, including
> > > EarthLink.
> > >
> > > These emails may ask you to submit sensitive personal
> > > information—via email, fax, or a fake Web site—
> > > with the intent to steal that information from you.
> > >
> > > You may have already received a message from us alerting you
> > > to these scams. Unfortunately, these crimes are STILL common
> > > —and require your vigilance.
> > >
> > > Here are some tips to help you protect yourself:
> > >
> > > **********
> > > BASIC TIPS
> > > **********
> > > 1. NEVER send your password, credit card number, secret word,
> > > or PIN in an email.
> > >
> > > 2. When you receive an email that directs you to a Web page
> > > asking for your personal information, please USE CAUTION.
> > >
> > > The email may direct you to a Web site that looks like it’s
> > > from a legitimate company with which you do business, but in
> > > reality the site has been created by a criminal to steal your
> > > personal information.
> > >
> > > Furthermore, a link may show one Web address—but direct you
> > > to another. You should always type the Web address directly
> > > into the address bar rather than clicking the link.
> > >
> > > 3. If you think you have already submitted sensitive
> > > information in response to a fraudulent email, please contact
> > > your bank and/or credit card company immediately.
> > >
> > > ***************
> > > EARTHLINK TOOLS
> > > ***************
> > > Before submitting any personal information in response to an
> > > email that appears to be from EarthLink, please visit our
> > > “Verify a Website” tool in the upper right corner of the
> > > EarthLink Support Center.
> > > http://support.earthlink.net
> > >
> > > Simply type in the Web address, and, if it’s a legitimate Web
> > > site supported by EarthLink or an EarthLink partner, we’ll
> > > connect you to the site. If the Web address is NOT
> > > legitimate, we’ll notify you and report the address to our
> > > Fraud department.
> > >
> > > Also, our exclusive spamBlocker service protects you from
> > > receiving most fraudulent emails. For more information on
> > > spamBlocker, and additional ways to identify and avoid online
> > > scams, please visit:
> > > http://www.earthlink.net/fraud
> > >
> > > ************
> > > GETTING HELP
> > > ************
> > > Instead of calling EarthLink, the best way to report a
> > > suspicious email is by forwarding it immediately to:
> > > fraud@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >
> > > If you have questions or concerns, you can always trade
> > > private, secure, real-time messages via Live Chat at:
> > > http://support.earthlink.net/chat
> > >
> > > You can also send us email and get a response that day:
> > > http://support.earthlink.net/email
> > >
> > > EarthLink is working aggressively to prevent this type of
> > > crime and track down the individuals responsible.
> > >
> > > Thank you for your cooperation.
> > >
> > > Sincerely,
> > >
> > > Garry Betty
> > > President and C.E.O.
> > > EarthLink
> > >
> > > **************************************************************
> > > This is an Administrative Message from EarthLink. It is not
> > > spam. From time to time, EarthLink will send you such
> > > messages in order to communicate important information about
> > > your subscription.
> > >
> > > The complete EarthLink privacy policy is available online:
> > > http://www.earthlink.net/about/policies/privacy.html
> > > **************************************************************
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
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