Survey Scam

EXAMPLE OF A SURVEY SCAM

(First clue that this is a scam: Note the poor grammar highlighted in red.  No legitimate business would send something with poor spelling and grammar.  That would be a bad reflection on the business.)

From: PNC Bank [mailto:onlinesurvey@pncbank.com]
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 6:32 PM
Subject: Take This $20 Reward Survey

Dear PNC Bank customer,

You have been chosen by our online department
to take part in this quick and easy 5 question survey.
In return we will credit $20 to your account - Just for your time!
Helping us better understand how our customers feel benefits everyone.  

This survey serve as a useful tool in determining how we are doing

and how we can improve. With the information collected we can decide to direct a number of change to improve and expand our online services.

We kindly ask you to spare two minutes of your time
in taking part with this unique offer!

Confirm Now your $20 Reward Survey with PNC Reward services.

(If you click on the Confirm Now link you will be taken to a website controlled by the scammers.  The new location may look very authentic, but you are not dealing with a real company.  You will then be asked to enter your credit card or bank account information so that your reward can be credited to your card or direct deposited into your bank account.  You will receive nothing, but the perpetrator will use the information you provided to access your accounts.)

The information you provide us is all non-sensitive and anonymous
No part of it is handed down to any third party groups.
It will be stored in our secure database for maximum of 3 days while we process the results of this nationwide survey.
  

Please do not reply to this message. For any inquiries, contact Customer Service.

   Document Reference: (GX4937FJJAH242XI3).

   Copyright 2006 PNC Bank. All Rights Reserved

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