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Financial Institution Letters Guidance on Safeguarding Customers Against E-Mail and Internet-Related Fraudulent Schemes
In view of the recent increased outpouring of e-mail and Internet-related fraudulent schemes, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has prepared the attached guidance to assist financial institutions in helping their customers avoid becoming victims. These schemes are being perpetrated with mounting frequency, intensity and creativity. They typically involve the use of seemingly legitimate e-mail messages and Web sites to deceive consumers into disclosing sensitive information, such as bank account information, with the ultimate goal of gaining access to financial accounts or committing identity theft and other illegal acts. Many of the schemes reported recently have targeted financial institution customers.
# # # Attachment: Guidance on Safeguarding Customers Against E-Mail and Internet-Related Fraudulent Schemes Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings) NOTE: Paper copies of FDIC financial institution letters may be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information Center , 801 17 th Street, NW , Room 100, Washington , DC 20434 (1-877-275-3342 or (703) 562-2200).
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