Just got an e-mail from Columbus Bank & Trust wanting me to answer questions?

Question

Funny thing is I do not have an account at that bank. It was from the same type web address as one from paypal that I found out was a scam Anyone got one of these e-mails lately?

Answer 1

You absolutely should not respond to any bank via email. If you EVER have to respond to a bank, call them, visit in person or send a letter via regular (snail) mail. If you would like--and this is optional--you can contact the bank and forward the email to them.



Banks do not ask for information via the internet. They are aware of these scams and usually allow a way to forward fraudulent emails to them. I have attached some web pages from a couple of "Columbus Bank and Trust" companies. I do not know which company the email is connected to. If I couldn't tell in the email. I, myself, would send the scam to both.

Answer 2

They come thru e-mails all the time. They're called "Phishing". The people sending them out hope to gather personal information such as social security number, bank account number, credit card number, paypal account and acess numbers, etc., etc. so they can get into those accounts themselves.



It's a SCAM!!!

Answer 3

No, I haven't, but my advice is NOT to answer any questions. Don't even reply.

If you know you don't have an account, then it's a scam. If paypal or anyone else wants something from you, let them send it to you in the mail.