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SunTrust phishing email

SunTrust phishing email

SunTrust phishing email

The following example is of a phishing scam targeting SunTrust bank customers. The email warns that failing to comply with the instructions may result in account suspension. Note the use of the SunTrust logo. This is a common tactic with 'phishers' who often use valid logos they have simply copied from the real banking site in an attempt to lead credence to their phishing email.
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