Phishing Scam Targeting Chase Bank Customers Surfaces In Area

PALOS, IL — Palos Park police are alerting residents not to fall for a phishing scam targeting Chase bank customers. The fishy email portends to be from Chase Bank and has an ominous “Final Notice” subject line, followed by what appears to be a bank-assigned account number.

Police are working with a resident that received the fake phishing email over the weekend and are warning residents to beware of the scam that is surfacing in the area. The body of the email reads:

Dear Client, We are writing concerning the amount of $2793.82 which was due to be paid on 01.05.2016 and, despite numerous requests for payment, remains outstanding. Details attached to this email. We demand that payment of the full amount be paid to us on or before -------

If this account is not resolved by the specified date we reserve the right to commence legal proceedings to recover the debt without further notice to you, and you may be responsible for any associated legal fees or collection costs. If you wish to prevent this, please contact the undersigned as a matter of urgency and settle your account before the above date.

Regards,
[Name Removed]
Managing Director

If you receive this email, don’t click on the “unlock” link. Report it as spam and delete it. Unlocking the link can unleash vicious malware on your phone and computer, and steal your personal information.