PHISHING SCAM: Visa Card "fraudulent transaction" email

Please be aware of a new phishing attempt that is currently circulating. This email is made to appear to be sent by Visa. If you receive this email, DO NOT RESPOND or click on any of the links in the email. This email is fraudulent and is soliciting recipients for personal information including name, phone, e-mail and credit card information. Neither Visa nor its vendor partners are affiliated with this phishing scam.

Fraudulent email appears below in blue:

SUBJECT: Possible fraudulent transaction with your 4XXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX VISA CARD

Dear VISA card holder,
A recent review of your transaction history determined that your card was used at an ATM
located in Colombia, but for security reasons the requested transaction was refused. You
need to complete the VISA Card Holder Form. You can do this by clicking the link below:

http://alerts.cforms.visa.com/secureapps/vdir/cholderform.php?ref=9839407
9661550117472199584353140525159263669427922328567435690900488653
78&email=/

VISA Cards Support

ID: UI2P2M7XLHF5U4P8S2TLVVYKLA3X2QN6LUG

 

If you ever have a question concerning your account or credit/debit card, contact SCCU directly at 800-447-7228 (which is also the telephone number on the back of your credit/debit card).

Using caution with your private information is the best way you can help prevent being victimized. Visit our Fraud Section page for additional tips to help protect yourself against identity theft.

Please remember that Space Coast Credit Union, the NCUA, CUNA, CUNA Mutual, or any other organization pertaining to credit unions, DOES NOT e-mail, text message, or telephone our members asking for personal information such as complete social security numbers, account numbers, dates of birth, etc.