AOPA Credit Card scam

AOPA warns that someone is trying the scam of spamming pilots saying that MBNA
needs for them to verify their account info. These mails are not from MBNA. Do
not click on the link.

This, by the way, is true of every similar scam. No legitimate company will send
you mail asking for account info by internet.

From the AOPA web site --

Urgent member advisory: Credit card fraud

Members with AOPA credit cards are warned to be on the lookout for e-mails that
appear to be from MBNA asking you to confirm or update your personal or credit
card information. These e-mails are not from MBNA. They are attempts by
criminals to gain access to your personal credit information in order to defraud
you. If you receive such an e-mail solicitation, you are warned not to respond
or provide any personal information.

As stated on MBNA's Web site:

MBNA is committed to ensuring that your personal and account information are
protected, both off and on the Internet. MBNA will never ask for personal or
account information to be submitted via e-mail. MBNA will never provide personal
information, such as an online account password, via e-mail.

This type of e-mail and Web site fraud, known as "phishing," is increasingly
prevalent with the scammers posing as a wide variety of businesses — banks,
credit card companies, insurance companies, and auction sites. There were an
estimated 20 million phishing e-mails in 2004, and the number is increasing
rapidly.

If you receive an e-mail that asks you to click a link and provide personal or
financial information, or suspect any fraudulent activity related to your MBNA
account(s), please contact MBNA immediately at 800/653-2465.

George Patterson
I prefer Heaven for climate but Hell for company.