The Scamdex Scam Email Archive X

Subject:  Wells Fargo Account Owner Urgent Verification
From:  Wells Fargo Online Banking <securityupdate@wellsfargo.com>
Date:  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:11:41 -0800
Category:  Generic
Date Added:  2016-07-20 20:00:22

An Email with the Subject "Wells Fargo Account Owner Urgent Verification" was received in one of Scamdex's honeypot email accounts on Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:11:41 -0800 and has been classified as a Generic Scam Email. The sender shows as Wells Fargo Online Banking <securityupdate@wellsfargo.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.


This is an Alert to help manage your online banking access.

Dear Wells Fargo Online customer, 
Wells Fargo Online Banking has been receiving complaints from our customers for unauthorised uses of Wells Fargo Online Banking accounts. As a result we are temporarily shutting down some selected Wells Fargo Online Banking Accounts perceived vulnerable to this, pending till the time we carry out proper verification by the account owner. Wells Fargo is committed to ensure the safeguard of each customer personal information, making sure only authorised individuals have access to their accounts.

As a first step to have Your Wells Fargo Online Banking Access reactivated please verify your identity by using the link provided below:


http://www.wellsfargo.com./fraud.prevention/account/verification

These instructions are sent to and should be followed by all Wells Fargo Online Banking clients,to avoid service deactivation after the verification is completed. We apologise for any inconveniences and thank you for your cooperation.
Ashley Machin,
Digital Banking Director

Thank you,
Customers Support Service.