E-mail Fraud

E-mail fraud can be a major problem for unsuspecting Internet users. Claiming to be sent by one of your financial services providers, these e-mails ask members to reply with personal information, such as their credit card number, social security number or online User ID and password.

These deceptive e-mails are called "Spoof E-mails" because they fake the appearance of a popular Web site or company in an attempt to commit identity theft. Also known as "hoax" or "phisher" e-mails, this practice is occurring more and more frequently throughout the online world.

If you unwittingly responded to a fraudulent e-mail and feel you are the victim of e-mail fraud, act immediately. Contact Town & Country right away. This should minimize the damage to your personal accounts and credit ratings.