Replies to post #121 on Email Scams (ESCAM)

[99Dan]

Wells Fargo Bank

I received the following email and decided to click the link with the intention of entering a phony name and password to have a bit of fun. That didn't work and instead I got the message shown below in a screen shot. First time I've seen that. Big red line across the top and the notation "Fishing Website".

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Dear valued WellsFargo member:

Due to concerns, for the safety and integrity of the wellsfargo account we have issued this warning message.

It has come to our attention that your WellsFargo account information needs to be updated as part of our continuing commitment to protect your account and to reduce the instance of fraud on our website. If you could please take 5-10 minutes out of your online experience and update your personal records you will not run into any future problems with the online service.

Once you have updated your account records your wellsfargo account service will not be interrupted and will continue as normal.

To update your WellsFargo records click on the following link:
http://www.wellsfargo.com/signon?LOB=CONS&screenid=Update_Acct

Thank You.

Accounts Management As outlined in our User Agreement, WellsFargo will periodically send you information about site changes and enhancements.

Visit our Privacy Policy and User Agreement if you have any questions.
http://www.wellsfargo.com/help/index.jhtml