American Airlines Warns Customers Of Potential For Scam Emails

[beer]

American Airlines is warning customers about a potential email phishing scam that could be trying to steal personal information by posing as the airline. The emails are said to have been sent out as recently as November.

The L.A. Times says the scams aim to mislead customers into revealing things like the password to the airline's reward program.

Examples of fake emails are posted on American Airlines' site, including scams telling customers they've got a downloadable ticket to New York, or offers of money for taking a survey.

If you think you've received one of these emails (or, ahem, a fraudulent fax), don't click on links, open attachments or call phone numbers included in them. Instead, forward it to [email protected].

"We are aware of the scam," spokesman Ed Martelle said. "It is being investigated by our corporate security department so we can find a way to shut it down."

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My friend got one of these scamming emails in her inbox 2 days ago. Here is what American Airlines recommend you do:

If you receive this type of email, do not click on any links, open any attachments, call any phone numbers listed or follow any instructions in the email. Instead, forward a copy of the email, including the header to [email protected] so that we can investigate further.

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[Alanon]

the password to the airline's reward program.

I have shitty airline service in my country, and never understood those rewards, like when they get mentioned in films. Could anyone explain? XD

[beer]

the password to the airline's reward program.

I have shitty airline service in my country, and never understood those rewards, like when they get mentioned in films. Could anyone explain? XD

If I remember correctly, those rewards program allows you to accumulate miles and redeem cash or airline tickets. I am guess these scammers are looking for cash rewards.