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doc mcb26 Sep 2007 4:29 p.m. PST

So whadda ya think? Does the poor grammar and spelling confirm my hunch this is bogus, or just mean that American schools produce illiterates?

Check Card Deactivation

Account: Visa
Date: September/26/2007

> We detected irregular activity on your Check Card on 9/26/2007.
For your protection, we have deactivate your check card. You must verify this
activity before you can continue using your card.

> We will review the activity on your account with you and upon verification, we
will remove any restrictions placed on your account. Please disregard this notice
if you have already accessed the web site and have reactivate your card or
spoken with one of our representatives.
> Reactivate Check Card

What to expect when activating online

> Check Card activation will take approximately one minute to complete.
After your card is activated, you are directed to additional information and shopping
discounts Security and privacy.

> We are committed to your financial well-being, and protecting the privacy and security
of the information you share with us is included in that commitment. Because you trust
us with your personal and financial information, and we'll honor that trust by handling
your information carefully and sensibly.

zippyfusenet26 Sep 2007 5:33 p.m. PST

Does the email address you by name, doc? Do they give your acount number? If not, it's surely bogus.

jizbrand26 Sep 2007 5:41 p.m. PST

Sadly, it does rather look like the same quality of writing I see in my department.

doc mcb26 Sep 2007 6:00 p.m. PST

No, zippy, there's no personal data, so I assume it is phishing.

GarrisonMiniatures226 Sep 2007 11:28 p.m. PST

Phishing attempt. Contact back to confirm this and also to let them know.

But don't use the link provided on the email!

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