The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has issued the following consumer alert.
Alert 2011-10
Subject: Masquerading Web site
Date: November 16, 2011 Description: Helpwithmybank.com
Masquerading Web site: Helpwithmybank.com
Re: Masquerading Web site: Helpwithmybank.com
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has been informed that the above-mentioned Web site, “helpwithmybank.com,” is attempting to masquerade as the legitimate Web site, “helpwithmybank.gov,” and contains potentially damaging malware. The illegitimate site redirects the user to the legitimate site “helpwithmybank.gov” in an attempt to convince users that they are connecting to a legitimate site. Attempts to connect to the fake Web site could expose the user to harmful malware.
Any information that you may have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
E-mail: oc***************@*******as.gov
Mail: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Enforcement & Compliance Division, MS 8-10
250 E St. SW, Washington, DC 20219
Fax: (202) 874-5301
Richard C. Stearns
Director for Enforcement & Compliance
