Alerts

1st United Services Credit Union

Date:02.05.2007

Threat Type: Phishing Alert

Websense® Security Labs™ has received reports of a phishing attack that targets customers of 1st United Services Credit Union. Users receive a spoofed email message which claims that the users must renew their online account and update the credit unions's database, after which the credit union will provide more information. The email provides a link to a phishing site that attempts to collect personal and account information.

This phishing site is hosted in the United States and was up at the time of this alert.

Phishing email text:

Dear Customer,

1st United Services Credit Union is maintaining physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with federal guidelines to guard your personal information against unauthorized access .

At this time we need you to renew your online account and update our existing database . As soon as our database will be updated we will make a few anouncements to our customers regarding this notification, so please renew your Online Services with no delay .

Click the link bellow to continue:
< URL REMOVED >

Our database will be instantly updated .

At 1stUSCU we are dedicated to providing you with exceptional service and to ensuring your trust . If you have any questions regarding our services, please check the website or call our customer service.

Please do not reply to this e-mail. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered. For assistance, log in to your Online Banking account and choose the "Help" link on any page.
1stUSCU P.O. BOX 11746 Pleasanton, CA 94588-1746
Copyright © 2007 1st United Services Credit Union. All rights are reserved

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