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Submitted by brownsugar on Sun, 11/26/2006 - 07:53
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I been receiving emails all week from Fifth Third bank asking to update personal info. At first, I was just deleting them, but today I opened one up and it was asking for alot of personal info. I don't even bank with Fifth Third. I know there are alot of bogus emails going around from Chase, but this is the first I've seen of Fifth Third.


You're right, finsfan. You wouldn't think twice about sending the info and e-mailing it back. I decided any info I give to my bank from now on is going to be with me calling my local bank directly, no more e-mail, and if they call, I'll tell them I'll call them back, just to make sure it's really them.


Submitted by dbaker6 on Sun, 11/26/2006 - 13:24

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My local bank just started new identity theft stuff. They have to be able to identify your computer or they wont let you on to online banking. I think its a good thing. KYSIDE38


Submitted by KYSIDE38 on Sun, 11/26/2006 - 14:15

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The best thing, if you are worried, is to not reply to the info.

When I get those, I take a few minutes to go to the company's site and find the address to forward the email for their review. I tend the find most are "abuse@....". The companies will thank you for bringing it to their attention. And just think, you can help someone you will never know, but would be very grateful for your couple minutes.


Submitted by jedijeff13 on Mon, 11/27/2006 - 05:31

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