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This is a Real PHISHING Email targeting Credit Union Coop customers *Note: Do not go to this address. The purpose of these pages is to provide consumers with real live examples of phishing attempts so they spot, report, and prevent themselves from being victims of identity theft and fraud.

Phishing Attempt Received 8/07/06   Credit Union is constantly working to ensure security by regularly  screening the accounts in our system. We recently reviewed your account,  and we need more information to help us provide you with secure service.  Until we can collect this information, your access to sensitive account  features will be limited. We would like to restore your access as soon  as possible, and we apologize for the inconvenience.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please confirm your identity and Restore Account Access and complete the steps to remove limitations. https://www.creditunion.coop   Completing all of the checklist items will automatically restore your  account access.    *Note: The links in the blue text were removed. The links DID NOT GO TO THE CREDIT UNION COOP SITE. They actually went here: http://www.google.com/url?sa=U&start=4&q=http://203.162.14.110/www.creditunion.coop/update.php The BOLD blue in the line above is the actual address of the Fraudulent Domain. (ONCE AGAIN, THIS IS JUST TO SHOW A VARIETY OF FRAUD ATTEMPTS, DO NOT GO TO THIS ADDRESS)

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