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This is a Real PHISHING Email targeting VISA 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 7/06/06 Attention! Your VISA Credit Card has been violated! You have received this email because we have strong reasons to believe that your VISA account had been recently compromised. In order to prevent any fraudulent activity from occurring we are required to open an investigation into this matter.  Someone from Bulgaria tried to access your personal account from 2 different ATM's but with wrong pin! We were forced to freeze your Credit Card until you will confirm your identity online!  Please click the link below and enter your account information to confirm that you are not currently away. You have 3 days to confirm account information or your account will be locked.  http://www.visa.com/verified-by-visa/update.htm *The link above has been removed but it really linked here http://211.42.92.165:84/www.visa.com/visa.html NOT to VISA Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure meant to help protect you and your account.  Regards,  Safeharbor Department Visa Card, Inc.

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