February 1, 2008

RE: Debit card phishing scam

Dear VISA Debit Card Holder,

The First State Bank has been notified of a fraudulent email phishing scam. The subject line of the email reads "Urgent Notification" and will display the exact verbiage below:

"Dear Customer,

VISA Debit Cards Security Deartament suspended your account.

Reason: Fraud attempts

To reactivate your account please call the total free number: 818-230-1183

VISA Debit Cards will never solicit you to provide or update personal or financial information.

And, will never send an e-mail containing links to VISA Debit Cards Web sites.

Local: 818-230-1183

Toll Free: +1 818-230-1183

Copyright (c) 1998-2008 VISA Debit Cards. All rights reserved."

The number listed in the email will prompt you for your card number, expiration date, and pin in order to reactivate your card. 

Always use caution when giving out personal information. In this case DO NOT GIVE ANY information and do not call the numbers listed above. As a general rule, if you receive an e-mail from any company, bank or service provider that asks you to input personal financial information or account numbers, DO NOT RESPOND.

Sincerely,

First State Bank

Visa Debit Card Department