Beware of Citibank Credit Card Renewal Email Scam
Posted By Keith Dsouza On October 3, 2008 @ 11:19 am In Tips And Tricks | 4 Comments
In our constant endeavor to keep you updated about internet threats and scams, we have been telling you about different [1] ways [2] in which you can get scammed [3] and how to avoid it [4]. Here is another email scam that we want to warn you about, the recent email doing the rounds is about a Citibank Credit Card Renewal Scam.
Now many people would be likely to click on the link, but like we have always said never click on links unless you verify the integrity of it. So a quick click on the view details should tell you where the email is coming from.
In addition to that start using a secure browser like Firefox [5] or Google Chrome [6], so clicking on the link would shield you instantly. As a precaution, please do not click on any links in emails that look suspicious, also read our guide on staying safe on the internet [7] to always protect yourself.
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[1] different: http://techie-buzz.com/technology-buzz/please-activate-your-windows-and-get-scammed.html
[2] ways: http://techie-buzz.com/annoucements/microsoft-critical-update-email-scam-alert.html
[3] scammed: http://techie-buzz.com/annoyances/how-to-find-if-your-gmail-account-is-hacked-what-to-do-if-it-is-hacked.html
[4] how to avoid it: http://techie-buzz.com/tips-and-tricks/tips-to-keep-your-computer-secure-and-safe.html
[5] Firefox: http://techie-buzz.com/tag/firefox-3
[6] Google Chrome: http://techie-buzz.com/tag/google-chrome
[7] staying safe on the internet: http://techie-buzz.com/tips-and-tricks/protect-yourself-from-internet-threats-detailed-instructions.html
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