Customers Receive Falsified Emails from State FarmŪ Agents

 

On July 23, 2012 - State Farm Bank® customers and non-customers reported receiving a falsified email from a State Farm Agent. The email usually contained the subject line “…, a thank you from Jim Stewart - State Farm Agent”. The body of the email states that you have been issued a free gift card and only need to click the link to redeem it.

This is a common phishing attempt and is tailored to appear to be a legitimate reward from a State Farm® Agent.

As a reminder, please do not disclose any personal information if requested via an unsolicited phone call or e-mail. Some examples of personal information include:

  • State Farm Bank account number(s)
  • Credit card number(s)
  • Personal Identification Number(s) (PIN)
  • Password(s)
  • Social Security Number

An example of an email you may receive is provided below:

From: Message Center <emileemay@hotmail.co.uk>
Date: July 23, 2012 9:25:24 AM EDT
To: <Your email address would be here>
Subject: <Your Name, a thank you from Jim Stewart - State Farm Agent>

Dear <Your Name>,

On behalf of Jim Stewart - State Farm Agent you have been issued a $1,000 Visa Gift Card free of charge.

Card type: Visa Gift Card
Issued to: Your name would be here
Issuing branch: Florence, South Carolina
Valid until: 08/2015

Please use the following website to claim your card and have it shipped to the address of your choosing:

Go to: www rewards2012 com

Note that claims must be made within 48 hours from this email being sent, or the above link will become invalid.


Sincerely, Rachel
Customer Service
Employee Benefits Center, LLC

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