Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Computer Help and Support

steve2470

(37,457 posts) Tue Sep 2, 2014, 02:05 PM Sep 2014

As always, don't click on any links in the email and delete it. In case someone on DU doesn't know how to handle these phishing messages. HTH.

Steve

2 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Citibank phishing scam in my inbox..... (Original Post) steve2470 Sep 2014 OP

The giveaway is "Dear Valued Customer" hobbit709 Sep 2014 #1

(41,694 posts)

1. The giveaway is "Dear Valued Customer"

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 05:25 PM

Sep 2014

Much less the fact that you most likely don't have an account with whoever anyways.

(37,457 posts)

2. yep, the only Citibank accounts I have are Texaco and ExxonMobil gas cards.....

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 05:27 PM

Sep 2014

so I'm sure one or both of them would contact me with a legit looking email, which I would confirm by calling Texaco and/or ExxonMobil.