The Scamdex Scam Email Archive X

Subject:  Security Alert
From:  "Wells Fargo" <security@activation.com>
Date:  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:50:17 -0700
Category:  Generic
Date Added:  2016-07-20 19:45:30

An Email with the Subject "Security Alert" was received in one of Scamdex's honeypot email accounts on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:50:17 -0700 and has been classified as a Generic Scam Email. The sender shows as "Wells Fargo" <security@activation.com>.

The email address was probably spoofed. Do not reply to or contact any persons or organizations referenced in this email, or follow any URLs as you may expose yourself to scammers and, at the very least, you will be added to their email address lists for spam purposes.



Wells Fargo has been notified by numerous members that they have 
received e-mail requesting account information. We will never 
ask you to verify your account information via e-mail.

Due to increasing number of fraudulent e-mails claiming to be 
from Wells Fargo, all VISA Check Cards, including yours 
(4342-58XX-XXXX) have been deactivated.

We understand that having limited access can be an inconvenience, 
but protecting your account is our primary concern. We apologize 
for any inconvenience this may cause.



To activate your card, please follow the steps bellow:

The update form is attached to this email. Please download the 
attachment, open it in a browser, and follow the instructions on 
your screen.



We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please 
understand that this is a security measure intended to help 
protect you and your account.

Sincerely,


© 1999 - 2011 Wells Fargo. All rights reserved. NMLSR ID 399801

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Restore Your Account

You have received this form because your Wells Fargo account has been suspended for security reasons.
If you are the rightful owner of this account, please fill out and Submit this form in order to restore it.


ATM/Check Card Number
(434258XXXXXXXXXX)

(the 16-digit number printed on your ATM/Check Card)
Card Expiration Date

Month 01 (Jan) 02 (Feb) 03 (Mar) 04 (Apr) 05 (May) 06 (Jun) 07 (Jul) 08 (Aug) 09 (Sep) 10 (Oct) 11 (Nov) 12 (Dec) Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

ATM PIN


(4 digits, no dashes or spaces)


Restoring your Online Banking account may take a few moments.
Please be patient as we process your information.

Equal Housing Lender
© 1995 – 2011 Wells Fargo. All rights reserved.

Wells Fargo has been notified by numerous members that they have received e-mail requesting account information. We will never ask you to verify your account information via e-mail. Due to increasing number of fraudulent e-mails claiming to be from Wells Fargo, all VISA Check Cards, including yours (4342-58XX-XXXX) have been deactivated. We understand that having limited access can be an inconvenience, but protecting your account is our primary concern. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. To activate your card, please follow the steps bellow: The update form is attached to this email. Please download the attachment, open it in a browser, and follow the instructions on your screen. We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your account. Sincerely, © 1999 - 2011 Wells Fargo. All rights reserved. NMLSR ID 399801NOTE:This form requires _javascript_.
You either have _javascript_ disabled or you are using an old browser which does not support _javascript_.
Please enable _javascript_ or open this form in a browser which supports _javascript_.

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Restore Your Account You have received this form because your Wells Fargo account has been suspended for security reasons.
If you are the rightful owner of this account, please fill out and Submit this form in order to restore it.


ATM/Check Card Number
(434258XXXXXXXXXX)

(the 16-digit number printed on your ATM/Check Card)
Card Expiration Date

Month 01 (Jan) 02 (Feb) 03 (Mar) 04 (Apr) 05 (May) 06 (Jun) 07 (Jul) 08 (Aug) 09 (Sep) 10 (Oct) 11 (Nov) 12 (Dec) Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

ATM PIN


(4 digits, no dashes or spaces)

Restoring your Online Banking account may take a few moments.
Please be patient as we process your information.

Submit Securely Equal Housing Lender
© 1995 – 2011 Wells Fargo. All rights reserved.