ALERT: Fraudulent emails sent regarding ACH denying payments, LINK claims to be Mexican newspaper website

Posted on November 23, 2011 • Filed under: Crime, Intelligence, Internet, Mexico, Organized Crime

Thousands of fraudulent emails as the one below are being sent claiming to be NACHA. A call to the organization produces a recording saying that the emails are fraudulent. They also warn not to click on the link as it is a trick and your computer may become infected with a virus. The example below is presented for information purposes only and the link is not live. It appears to be a link to a newspaper in Guadalajara. (eldiariodeguadalajara.com)

TEXT OF FRAUDULENT EMAIL
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Dear Sirs,

Please be notified, that your most recent Direct Deposit via ACH payment (#146621448150) was declined, because your current Direct Deposit software version was out of date. Please visit the secure section of our web site to see the details:
LINK IS HERE AND HAS BEEN REMOVED AND APPEARS TO BE eldiariodeguadalajara.com

Please consult with your financial institution to obtain your updated version of the software needed.

Sincerely yours

ACH Network Rules Department
NACHA | The Electronic Payments Association

13450 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 100
Herndon, VA 20171
Phone: 703-561-1100 Fax: 703-787-0996
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