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American Express Phishing Alert

by admin on May 2nd, 2006

American Express has issued a warning about what it calls a false “security measures” pop-up screen that appears when users log in to its secure site.

The details of this alert posted on the American Express website includes a screenshot of the pop-up as well as what to do if you were sucked in to this latest phishing scam.

American Express states further:

“Please note that this fraudulent activity may be the result of a computer virus and is not a part of the American Express website. If you received this pop-up box, your computer may have this virus. The use of… If you received this pop-up box and entered your information, please contact American Express by calling the number on the back of your card.”

American Express: Beware Phony Log-In Screen

American Express Alert Page

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