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Bank of Akron - Phishing Alert: Bank of Akron

Websense&reg; Security Labs&trade; has received reports of a phishing attack that targets Bank of Akron customers. Users receive a spoofed email message which claims that if they take a survey to give feedback on the quality of services, they will get a $30 credit to their account and be entered in a $600 prize drawing. The email provides a link to a phishing site that attempts to collect personal and account information.This phishing site is hosted in the United States and was down at the time of this alert.Phishing email text:Dear Customer,In an effort to continually measure the service quality given toBank of Akron members we send out random surveys asking for valuable feedbackon how we are doing and how we can improve.There are only a few questions to score and should only takea few moments of your time.Your patience will be rewarded with $30 direct deposit to your accountand your name will automatically be entered into our quarterlydrawing for a $600 grand prize.Thank you!Sincerely,Board of DirectorsBank of Akron Take the survey! < LINK REMOVED >Phishing screenshot #1: Phishing screenshot #2: Phishing screenshot #3:

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