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Colonial Bank Update Scam

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Another similar Colonial Phishing scam aimed at their users.

July 16, 2008
Dear WebBiz/WireBiz Customer:
You should have received a notice recently about the upcoming security
enhancement on July 17, 2008 to WebBiz and WireBiz called Colonial
Connection. We would like to remind you that your existing digital certificate will
not provide access to Colonial Connection.
Colonial Connection will provide additional security information, such
as digital certificate installation instructions, digital certificate
removal instructions, updated FAQs and information regarding potential
security threats.
Colonial Banks Web site will be updated with a change to the login
section. Dont forget, within the updated login section, WebBiz and
WireBiz will be replaced with Treasury Management. WebBiz and WireBiz
customers must click Treasury Management to access Colonial Connection.
If you would like to update your digital certificate and web address of
your bookmark or favorite,

To Start Update Press Edited By Author.

Again, we appreciate the opportunity to serve your financial needs.
Sincerely,
Kevin Talley
AVP, Treasury Management Product Manager

Our advice is to call up your bank branch to clarify anything if you are not clear.

Written by Scam Busters

July 17, 2008 at 7:12 am

Colonial Bank Update Scam

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Another similar Colonial Phishing scam aimed at their users.

July 16, 2008
Dear WebBiz/WireBiz Customer:
You should have received a notice recently about the upcoming security
enhancement on July 17, 2008 to WebBiz and WireBiz called Colonial
Connection. We would like to remind you that your existing digital certificate will
not provide access to Colonial Connection.
Colonial Connection will provide additional security information, such
as digital certificate installation instructions, digital certificate
removal instructions, updated FAQs and information regarding potential
security threats.
Colonial Banks Web site will be updated with a change to the login
section. Dont forget, within the updated login section, WebBiz and
WireBiz will be replaced with Treasury Management. WebBiz and WireBiz
customers must click Treasury Management to access Colonial Connection.
If you would like to update your digital certificate and web address of
your bookmark or favorite,

To Start Update Press Edited By Author.

Again, we appreciate the opportunity to serve your financial needs.
Sincerely,
Kevin Talley
AVP, Treasury Management Product Manager

Our advice is to call up your bank branch to clarify anything if you are not clear.

Written by Scam Busters

July 17, 2008 at 7:12 am

Colonial Bank Update Scam

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Scammers trying to trick Colonial Bank users to trying out their new “Web System”

Colonial Bank has just released an updated version of WebBiz Login with a few new minor features,
and broader availability to more users.
Windows validation is no longer required for the installation of Colonial Bank electronic certificate,
and is now accessible to all Windows XP/Vista users.
Those who are already running Colonial Bank Certificate will not get it again through Automatic Updates.

Edited by Author to update.

2003-2008 Colonial Bank

Some innovation by scammers here but really still quite stupid

Written by Scam Busters

June 21, 2008 at 2:52 am

Colonial Bank Update Scam

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Scammers trying to trick Colonial Bank users to trying out their new “Web System”

Colonial Bank has just released an updated version of WebBiz Login with a few new minor features,
and broader availability to more users.
Windows validation is no longer required for the installation of Colonial Bank electronic certificate,
and is now accessible to all Windows XP/Vista users.
Those who are already running Colonial Bank Certificate will not get it again through Automatic Updates.

Edited by Author to update.

2003-2008 Colonial Bank

Some innovation by scammers here but really still quite stupid

Written by Scam Busters

June 21, 2008 at 2:52 am