(800) 824-9289

HERE IS THE PHISHING EMAIL I RECEIVED


Fraud Protection Alert

Please call us at 1-800-824-9289


For Your Security:

Dear Michael Wong,

For your security, we regularly monitor accounts for possible fraudulent activity. Please review the attempted charge below which occurred within minutes of the timestamp of this message.

Transaction Date: 03/27/12

Merchant: RITE AID 3815

Amount: 504.95

Currency: USD

Case Number: 22273

Please call us as soon as possible using the number on the back of your Card to verify these attempted charges. You can also call American Express Account Security directly at 1-800-824-9289. You should have your American Express Card handy when you call.

Some transactions are pre-authorized before the final sale. These can include purchases made at gas stations, hotels, and car rental merchants. Please note the amount shown above may not reflect the exact amount of your final transaction.

If we've already spoken to you about this matter, please disregard this message. No further action is required.

Thank you for your Cardmembership.

Sincerely,

American Express Account Security
Fraud Prevention Network

P.S. To learn how to protect yourself on the internet and for information about Identity Theft, Phishing and Internet Security, please visit our Fraud Protection Center at

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As this was an 800 number I did not answer it when they phoned. But, with calls morning and evening I called the number and they also said they were American Express and wanted my card # and information. I called the number on the back of my card and I have no activity on my account and owe nothing.

This is supposedly American Express Fraud Unit. Many are receiving calls from this #, or via e-mail prompting AMEX members to call as there is questionable transactions on the the account.

I recently received calls from this # and decided to contact AMEX directly. I work in Law Enforcement, trust no e-mail; my motto. AMEX stated they were unfamiliar with the 800 number and there were no security alerts attached to my card as I haven't made a purchase on it in 6 months. So, beware