The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an alert this week about an uptick in phishing attacks preying on people whose banks have recently failed or been purchased:
Phishers (pronounced “fishers’) may send attention-getting emails that look like they’re coming from the financial institution that recently acquired your bank, savings and loan, or mortgage. Their intent is to collect or capture your personal information, like your credit card numbers, bank account information, Social Security number, passwords, or other sensitive information. Their messages may ask you to “update,” “validate,” or “confirm” your account information.
The alert contains a bit more information, along with a number of tips to help users avoid these attacks.
