Urgent Nofication from FBI

You may have received the email below. If so you unfortunately are not being contacted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), rather you are the target of a scam often referred to as a Nigerian scam. Scams like this often lead to financial and identity theft. Learn more about Nigerian Scams here and learn more about identity theft here.

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Following is the text of the scam email: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

-----Original Message-----
From: larry.hans@luckymail.com [mailto:larry.hans@luckymail.com]
Sent: 04/15/2008 6:52 AM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: URGENT NOTIFICATION FROM THE F.B.I.

FROM :LARRY HANS
CYBER WIRETAP AND FUNDS RECOVERY DEPARTMENT,
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.
J.EDGAR HOOVER BUILDING
935 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
NW WASHINGTON, D.C
20535-0001, USA .

ATTENTION SIR / TREAT VERY URGENTLY

We believe this notification meets you in a very good state of mind and
health.The FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI) Washington,D.C in
conjunction with some other relevant Investigative Agencies here in the
United states of America have recently been informed through our Global
intelligence monitoring network that you have a pending FUND
transaction with a Bank regarding to an over-due Inheritance / Award
payment which was fully endorsed to be paid in your favor.

It might interest you to know that we have taken out time in screening
through this whole transaction as stipulated on our protocol of
operation and have finally confirmed that FIBI BANK UK is the autorized
financial institution scheduled to make your payment in line with their
remittance requirements. Several investigations by us have shown that you
have been dealing with some unauthorized persons regarding the transfer
of these funds.

Our UK attache agent recently had a meeting with the Manager of FIBI
BANK UK, in the person of MR. MICHAEL BERWALD and MR. PATRICK OWEN along
with some of other top officials of the BANK regarding your case and
they made us to understand that your file has been held in abase pending
when you personally file for your claims. They intimated him that the
only problem they are facing right now is that some unscrupulous element
are using this project as an avenue to scam innocent people off their
hard earned money by impersonating to be STAFF OF FIBI BANK and its
affiliates.

We were also made to understand that a lady with name Mrs.Joan C.Bailey
from Ohio, United Of America has already contacted them and also
presented to them all the necessary documentations evidencing your claim
purported to have been signed personally by you prior to the release of
your funds to her, though they insisted on hearing from you personally
before they could go ahead on wiring the funds to the Bank information
provided by the above named Lady. It is basically one of the main reasons
why they contacted us, to enable us assist them in carrying out proper
investigation and subsequently informing you of their mandate to
Remitting your funds.

Most importnatly, We advise that you discontinue further dealings with
any person or organization posing as staff or affiliate of FIBI BANK,
or any other Bank/agency concerning the transfer of your funds. In your
own interest, You are advised to immediately contact FIBI BANK UK on
the following details for the onward remittance of your funds.

CONTACT PERSON : MR. MICHAEL BERWALD
FIBI BANK UK PLC
24 CREECHURCH LANE, LONDON, EC3A 5JX,UK
TEL/FAX :+44-7005-982-225
TEL: +44 7045729287
EMAIL: fibi.bank.uk@go2.pl , fibi@FinanceMail.net

Ensure that you comply to all their remittance procedures and also
furnish them with your full details (Full names and address, direct
telephone and fax numbers, source of funds,Expected Amount, etc) to enable
them in their verification processes before the release of your funds.

Best Regards,

Agent Larry Hans

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

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Millennium Scientific Computer Games Email Scam

Here's yet another example of a Lottery scam email that is hitting inboxes everywhere.

Unfortunately you did not really win a drawing by Millennium Scientific Computer Games, rather you are the target of a scam often referred to as a Lottery or Nigerian scam. Scams like this often lead to financial and identity theft. Learn more about Nigerian Scams here and learn more about identity theft here.

Following is the text of the scam email:

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From: manner760 bige [mailto:manner760@web.de]
Sent: 04/14/2008 10:36 AM
To: manner760@web.de
Subject: Your e-mail has won a prize

Dear Sir/Madam.

We wish to congratulate you over your email success in our computer balloting held on 7th April. This is a Millennium Scientific Computer Game in which email addresses were used. It is a promotional program aimed at encouraging internet users; therefore you do not need to buy ticket to enter for it. You have been approve f or the star prize of US $787:000:00 (Seven Hundred And Eighty Seven Thousand United State Dollars Only).

To claim your winning prize you are to contact the appointed agent as soon as possible for the immediate release of your winnings:

ZURICH SECURITY COMPANY S.A
E-mail infozurich1959@yahoo.com
Contact Person:- Dr Alanso Marco

Ref No:-EMSL/ 2008/April
Ticket No: - T W M T/1 800/806
Lucky No:- 07-13-31.54-640
Ser ial No: - MUO TI/82536

You must contact the appointed agent with your Full Names, Contact Telephone Numbers (Home, Office and Mobile Number and also Fax Number) via email to process the immediate payment of your prize.
The Validity period of the winnings is for 30 working days hence you are expected to make your claims immediately.
Once again congratulations !!!

Mrs.Sarah Elena Mariano.
(Program Executive Assistant)

Unbegrenzter Speicherplatz für Ihr E-Mail Postfach? Jetzt aktivieren!
http://freemail.w eb.de/club/landingpage.htm/?mc=025555

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Capital One Verify Account Email Scam

You may have received the following email fraudulently claiming to be from Citigroup financial institution. If so you are the target of an eMail Scam, commonly called a "Phishing" scam. Following the link included in the email could result in financial and identity loses. The link takes you to a 'spoofed' of fake copy of the real Citi login page. Any information you type on this screen will go directly to the fraudsters, not Citigroup.

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Following is the text of the Scam email message:
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From: CapitalOne [mailto:support@capitalone.com]
Sent: 04/14/2008 10:31 AM
Subject: SPAM:Important Notice
Importance: High

Verify Your Account Details
________________________________________

As part of measures of ensuring a safer and more secure Banking environment. We have re-structured our Banking servers .

We have decided to put an extra verification process to ensure your identity and account information is protected.

Please click on continue, to the verification process and ensure your Account information is entered correctly to get verified.

It is all about your security.

Capital One will never ask for your PIN .

Thank you.
Continue To Online Banking

_______________________________________

Capital One, N.A. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender
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If you provided any information such as your online banking login information or any other personal inforation you may be at risk for fraudulent financial transactions. You should immediately contact your financial institution for assistance. For more information about fruadulent email scams and how to report suspicious emails at Capital One visit their website at http://capitalone.com/fraud/prevention/phishing.php?linkid=WWW_1107_Z_10_HOME_R3_08_T_FPRV1

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Microsoft Award Lottery Email Scam

You may have received the email below. If so you unfortunately are not the winner of a Microsoft Award Lottery, rather you are the target of a scam often referred to as a Nigerian scam. Scams like this often lead to financial and identity theft. Learn more about Nigerian Scams here and learn more about identity theft here.

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Following is the text of the scam email: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>


-----Original Message-----
From: MICIROSOFT EMAIL LOTTERY 2008 [mailto:microsoft@lottery.com]
Sent: 04/13/2008 6:21 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: REF NO: MSW/ 776090X2/23////
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AWARD PRIZE: £500,000,GBP
Claims Agent : Mr.James West.
EMAIL:mr_james2008@hotmail.com

AWARD FINANCE DEPARTMENTS
ACCREDITTED AGENCY.


DEAR WINNER,

CONGRATULATIONS!This is to inform you that you have been cleared a
winner of the MICROSOFT AWARD LOTTERY online Sweepstakes International
program.

I am happy to inform you that i have forwarded your original winning
certificate and winning cheque to fastway MICROSOFT company .Find below
the details of the MICROSOFT company.

You are adviced to send the MICROSOFT company a mail to their email
address for their MICROSOFT company cost.When contacting them,you are to
include this parcel identification number as your subject. Please you are advised to
write down the parcel identification number and save it.

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER : REF NO: MSW/ 776090X2/23
BATCH NO: 013/05/8394369
DRAW NO_____
FULL NAMES_______________________
FULL CONTACT ADDRESS___________________________________
ZIPCODE____________________________
SEX______________
DATE OF BIRTH ________________________
POSTAL CODE ____________________________
OCCUPATION______________________________
COMPANY NAME _____________________________
TEL______________________
FAX ____________________
COUNTRY ______________________

--
This message has been scanned for viruses and
dangerous content by MailScanner, and is
believed to be clean.

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Protect yourself today with IDENTITY GUARD®

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Banesto Bank Email Scam

You may have received the following email fraudulently claiming to be from Madrid, Spain based Banesto financial institution. If so you are the target of an eMail Scam, commonly called a "Phishing" scam. Following the link included in the email could result in financial and identity loses. The link takes you to a 'spoofed' of fake copy of the real Banesto login page. Any information you type on this screen will go directly to the fraudsters, not Banesto.

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Following is the text of the Scam email message:

An literal English translation is also available at the bottom of this post.

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From: Banesto [mailto:oficina@banesto.es]
Sent: 04/14/2008 5:15 AM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: Participa en la tombola de Banesto! Exclusivo para clientes de Banesnet

BANESTO le comunica que con la entrada del año 2008 los servidores banesto de procesos bancarios han sido actualizados y estan ya operativos. Sin embargo debido a la ingente cantidad de usuarios que usan Internet como medio de pago seguro, nos vemos en la obligación a pedirle su colaboración para una rápida restauracion de los datos en las nuevas plataformas.

Si no ha entrado en su cuenta bancaria en las últimas 12 horas se ruega lo haga de inmediato para evitar cualquier posible anomalía en su cuenta o futura pérdida de datos.

Puede entrar a su cuenta desde el siguiente enlace www.banesto.es o para mayor comodidad hacer click sobre la imagen correspondiente a su tipo de cuenta y seguir las instrucciones.

Click Aqui Para Accesar:

banesto pone a tu disposición, sin costo adicional nuevos servidores que cuentan con la última tecnología en protección y encriptacion de datos.
Una vez mas banesto líder en el ramo.
________________________________________
Le recordamos que últimamente se envian e-mails de falsa procedencia con fines fraudulentos y lucrativos. Por favor nunca ponga los datos de su tarjeta bancaria en un mail y siempre compruebe que la procedencia del mail es de @banesto.es

Todos los Derechos Reservados 1998-2006 Grupo Financiero banestoS.A.
Para cualquier duda o aclaraciуn comunнquese con nosotros
al Tel. 343 00 43 o 01 8000 51 7777
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English Transalation (translation provided by Altavista Babel Fish)

BANESTO communicates to him that with the entrance of the year the 2008 servants banesto of banking processes have been updated and are already operative. Nevertheless due to the enormous amount of users who use Internet like means of safe payment, we see ourselves in the obligation request its collaboration to him for a fast restoration of the data in the new platforms.

If it has not entered its banking account in last the 12 hours it requests makes it immediately to avoid any possible anomaly in its account or future loss of data.

Www.banesto.es or greater comfort can enter its account from the following connection to do click on the image corresponding to its type of account and to follow the instructions. Click Aqui For Accesar: banesto makes your available, without additional cost new servants who count on the last technology in protection and encriptacion of data.

Once again banesto leader in the branch we remembered to Him that lately they envian e-mails of false origin with fraudulent and lucrative aims. Please never it puts the data of its banking card in a mail and it always verifies that the origin of the mail is of @banesto.es

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ATM Payment Center Email Scam

Many email users have reported receiving an email similar to the one below. If you are one of them, you are the target of an eMail Scam, commonly called a Nigerian Scam.

You can learn more about Nigerian scams at SecurePCNews.com.

Following is the text of the Scam email message:
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From: Mr Patrick Duru [mailto:oficemail31@chinaren.com]
Sent: 04/14/2008 7:04 AM
Subject: ATM PAYMENT CENTER

ATM PAYMENT UPDATE
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF AUDITOR TO THE PRESIDENT,
INTERNATIONAL CREDIT SETTLEMENT
SIR/MADAM,
THIS IS TO OFFICIALLY INFORM YOU THAT WE HAVE VERIFIED YOUR CONTRACT /INHERITANCE FILE AND FOUND OUT THAT IS WHY YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR PAYMENT IS BECAUSE YOU HAVE NOT FUFILLED THE OBLIGATIONS GIVEN TO YOU IN RESPECT OF YOUR CONTRACT/INHERITANCE PAYMENT.
SECONDLY WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT YOU ARE STILL DEALING WITH THE NONE OFFICIALS IN THE BANK, ALL IN YOUR ATTEMPT TO SECURE THE RELEASE OF THE FUND TO YOU. WE WISH TO ADVISE YOU THAT SUCH AN ILLEGAL ACT LIKE THIS HAVE TO STOP IF YOU WISHES TO RECEIVE YOUR PAYMENT SINCE WE HAVE DECIDED TO BRING A SOLUTION TO YOUR PROBLEM. RIGHT NOW WE HAVE ARRANGED YOUR PAYMENT THROUGH OUR SWIFT CARD PAYMENT CENTER ASIA PACIFIC, THAT IS THE LATEST INSTRUCTION FROM MR. PRESIDENT, ALHAJI UMARU MUSA YARADUA (GCFR) FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA.
THIS CARD CENTER WILL SEND YOU AN ATM CARD WHICH YOU WILL USE TO WITHDRAW YOUR MONEY IN ANY ATM MACHINE IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD, BUT THE MAXIMUM IS ONE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED UNITED STATES DOLLARS PER DAY. SO IF YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE YOUR FUND IN THIS WAY, PLEASE LET US KNOW BY CONTACTING THE ATM PAYMENT DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR AND ALSO SEND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS LISTED BELOW.
1. FULL NAME
2. FULL ADDRESS (P.O BOX NOT ACCEPTABLE)
3. PHONE AND FAX #
4. YOUR AGE, SEX AND CURRENT OCCUPATION
5. ATTACH COPY OF YOUR IDENTIFICATION
HOWEVER, KINDLY FIND BELOW THE CONTACT PERSON:
INTEGRATED PAYMENT DEPARTMENT
DR.MICHAEL BELLO
EMAIL:dr.michaelbello@hotmail.com
TEL:234 7031 997 538
THE ATM CARD PAYMENT CENTER HAS BEEN MANDATED TO ISSUE OUT $2,300,000.00 AS PART PAYMENT FOR THIS QUATER. ALSO FOR YOUR INFORMATION, YOU HAVE TO STOP ANY FURTHER COMMUNICATION WITH ANY OTHER PERSON(S) OR OFFICE(s) TO AVOID ANY HITCHES IN RECEIVING YOUR PAYMENT.
NOTE THAT BECAUSE OF IMPOSTORS, WE HEREBY ISSUE YOU OUR CODE OF CONDUCT, WHICH IS (ATM-811) SO YOU HAVE TO INDICATE THIS CODE WHEN CONTACTING THE CARD CENTER BY USING IT AS YOUR SUBJECT.
REGARDS,
MR.MR PATRICK DURU
CHIEF AUDITOR TO THE PRESIDENT
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
________________________________________
来给Ta发张卡片吧！

*用搜狗拼音写邮件，体验更流畅的中文输入>>

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If you provided any information such as your online banking login information or any other personal inforation you may be at risk for fraudulent financial transactions. We recommend visiting the US Federal Trade Commission's Identity Theft Site for additional information.

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1001 Postcards email scam

The fake e-card emails continue to spread around the internet. Here is yet another take on the virus delivering email. SecurePCNews.com recently alerted our readers to a growing form of virus scams using 'e-cards' as bait.

Here's another example that is rapidly spreading across the internet. This time the scam is using the brand of '1001 Postcards' to make the scam even more likely to trap unsuspecting email users.

Even clicking the link on these emails can infect your computer with a virus. Notice the link you're told to click ends in ".exe" That means that clicking this link will actually run a program on your computer. The program will install a virus on your PC. The virus might be there to steal your online banking passwords or send out SPAM emails that will look like they are coming from you. In either case, you don't want this virus on your PC.

If you've already clicked the link on this or similar emails we highly recommend getting at least a free virus scan of you PC. This can tell you if you've been infected and what you can do if you have.

The text from the email is included below (link has been changed so it won't work).

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From: webmaster@postcards.org [mailto:webmaster@postcards.org]
Sent: 04/08/2008 5:08 PM
To: ajones@riverbankconsulting.com
Subject: You have received a card from a family member!

You have received a card from a family member!

If you can‘t click on the web address above, you can also
visit 1001 Postcards

http://www.postcards.org/postcards/ and enter your pickup code, which is: a91-valets-cloud-mad

Oh -- and if you‘d like to reply with a postcard, you can do so by visiting this web address:

http://www2.postcards.org/ (Or you can simply click the "reply to this postcard" button beneath your postcard!)

Regards, 1001 Postcards
http://www.postcards.org/postcards/

You can pick up your postcard at the following web address:
http://www2.postcards.org/?a91-valets-cloud-31337

1001 Postcards and postcards.org are service marks of 1001 Media Group.
Copyright © 1997-2006 1001 Media Group.
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Hallmark E-card virus scam

Did you see this email in your inbox. Beware! It might be a virus attack.
Click the image to see the image in full size.

SecurePCNews.com recently alerted our readers to a growing form of virus scams using 'e-cards' as bait.

Here's another example that is rapidly spreading across the internet. This time the scam is using the well known greeting card brand 'Hallmark' to make the scam even more likely to trap unsuspecting email users.

Even clicking the link on these emails can infect your computer with a virus. Notice the link you're told to click ends in ".exe" That means that clicking this link will actually run a program on your computer. The program will install a virus on your PC. The virus might be there to steal your online banking passwords or send out SPAM emails that will look like they are coming from you. In either case, you don't want this virus on your PC.

If you've already clicked the link on this or similar emails we highly recommend getting at least a free virus scan of you PC. This can tell you if you've been infected and what you can do if you have.

The text from the email is included below (link has been changed so it won't work).

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From: hallmark.com [mailto:E-Cards@hallmark.com]
Sent: 04/14/2008 7:10 AM
To: ajones@riverbankconsulting.com
Subject: You've received A Hallmark E-Card!

You have recieved A Hallmark E-Card.

Hello!

You have recieved a Hallmark E-Card.

To see it, click here,

There's something special about that E-Card feeling. We invite you to make a friend's day and send one.

Hope to see you soon,
Your friends at Hallmark

Your privacy is our priority. Click the "Privacy and Security" link at the bottom of this E-mail to view our policy.


Hallmark.com Privacy & Security Customer Service Store Locator

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Lotteria Shop National Lottery Scam Email

Could it really be the day you get to call your boss and say 'I Quit?' Sorry, not if you're calling because you think you won a lottery.

Unfortunately you did not really win the Lotteria Shop National, rather you are the target of a scam often referred to as a Lottery or Nigerian scam. Scams like this often lead to financial and identity theft. Learn more about Nigerian Scams here and learn more about identity theft here.

Following is the text of the scam email:
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-----Original Message-----
From: ringomundi_50505060@web.de [mailto:ringomundi_50505060@web.de]
Sent: 04/08/2008 1:37 PM
To: ringomundi_50505@web.de
Subject: CONGRATULAIONS YOU ARE THE WINNER!!!

CONGRATULAIONS YOU ARE THE WINNER!!!
FROM:PRIZE AWARD DEPT.
Batch No: SUTO/980/TWM/EU
Ticket No: WRNM/SMI/5990

ATTN: WINNER.

FINAL NOTICE

We wish to congratulate you over your email success in our LOTTERIA SHOP NATIONAL held on 31st of march 2008. This is a millennium scientific computer game in which email addresses were used. It is a promotional program aimed at encouraging internet users; therefore you do not need to buy ticket to enter for it. You have been approve for the star prize of 550.000.00 Euro.(five Hundred and Fifty Thousand) CONGRATULATIONS!! To claim your winning prize you are to contact the appointed agent as soon as possible for the immediate release of your winnings: CAPITAL FINANCIAL AGENT.S.L


CAPITAL FINANCIAL AGENT.S.L
Contact person: Mr.David Lopez
Madrid Spain.
Tell: 0034636920356
TEL/FAX:0034940461471
EMAIL TO ( claimoffice34@aim.com )

Batch No: SUTO/980/TWM/EU
Lottery Ref No:345/003/SP/45
Ticket No: WRNM/SMI/5990
Lucky No: 1 0-23-44-72-80
Serial N o: MUOTI/82536
Lottery Date:31st of march 2008

You must contact the appointed agent with your Full Names, Contact Telephone Numbers (Home, Office and Mobile Number and also Fax Number) via email to process the immediate payment of your prize. The Validity period of the winnings is for 30 working days hence you are expected to make your claims immediately, any claim not made before this date will be returned to the MINISTERIO DE ECONOMIA Y HACIENDA.Once again congratulations !!!

Sincerely yours,

Mrs.Tina Javier

Winning Co-ordinator, ( LOTTERIA SHOP NATIONAL)

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Any contact with the sender of this email could result in financial and identity loses. If you received an email like this, just delete it. If you have made contact with this person you may be at risk. You should immediately contact your local law enforcement agency and or financial institution for assistance if you provided ANY personal or financial information.

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Citibank Member eMail Phishing Scam

You may have received the following email fraudulently claiming to be from Citigroup financial institution. If so you are the target of an eMail Scam, commonly called a "Phishing" scam. Following the link included in the email could result in financial and identity loses. The link takes you to a 'spoofed' of fake copy of the real Citi login page. Any information you type on this screen will go directly to the fraudsters, not Citigroup.

For more information about phishing visit SecurePCNews are review the article entitled "Don't get hooked by a phisher."

Following is the text of the Scam email message:
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Dear CitiBank member,

This email was sent by the Citibank server to verify your e-mail address. You must complete this process by clicking on the link below and entering your account information . This is done for your protection , because some of our members no longer have access to their online access and we must verify it. To verify your e-mail address and access your bank account, click on the link below.

https://web.da-us.citibank.com/signin/citifi/verify/%?6488820019

Please fill in the required information.
This is required for us to continue to offer you a safe and risk free environment .
Thank you
Accounts Management

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