Franklin Bank Phising Scam

Seems like scammers are at it again, this time using the name of Franklin Bank.

Here's an email going around that sounds great!

From: Franklin Bank

Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 6:38 AM
Subject: [POSSIBLE SPAM 7] $90.00 to your account - Just for your time!
Importance: High

Congratulations!

Dear Customer,

You've been selected to take part in our quick and easy 8 questions survey

In return we will credit $90.00 to your account - Just for your time!

Please spare two minutes of your time and take part in our online survey

so we can improve our services.

Don't miss this chance to change something.

To access the form  please copy/paste the link below in your browser (or click the link):

[I removed the link, Jeff]

Your Privacy Is Important to Us

You provide important information about yourself to a variety of businesses and organizations. The same is true when you do business with our financial institution. You are asked to provide us with certain personal information that helps us give you better service and complete your transactions more effectively.

© Copyright © 2008 Franklin Bank  .

Note:

* If you received this message in your SPAM/BULK folder, that is because  of the restrictions implemented by your ISP

* For security reasons, we will record your ip address, the date and time.

* Deliberate wrong imputs are criminally pursued and indicted.

Survey ID :

XIFMQNYPIWCGEPWBPLIXYTMESHRGBJMCHUMSVR

WOW!  $90.00!  Really?  Let's see what Franklin bank has to say about this deal.

http://www.bankfranklin.com/

Oh, it's a scam...who'd a thunk it?

Stay safe, never click on a link e-mailed o you by a bank.  That's not how they operate, same goes for IRS e-mail, it's a scam too.

Free Tax Help

If you do not normally file a tax return, you will need to do it this year.  The reason is the Economic Stimulus check.  You can not get one if you do not file a tax return.  You can learn all about the stimulus check and get free help on filing a return at the IRS web site, www.irs.gov/

Find a tax professional

If you need help filing your taxes but do not know where to turn for help, try the National Association of Tax Professionals web site.

Click on “find a tax professional” and you’ll get a list of federally licensed tax specialists and C-P-A’s in our area.

Extended Car Warranties

Today on Eyewitness News at four, we talked about extended car warranties.  Consumer Reports readers survey found many people did not get their value out of the plans.

On average Consumer Reports found the extended warranties cost about $1,000 and on average drivers got $700 worth of repairs.

If you are interested in getting an extended warranty, there are a couple of places that offer on line quotes.

Check out:

http://www.warrantydirect.com/carbuyingtips/?url=carbuyingtips1

http://www.nwarranty2.com/Quotes/?url=carbuyingtips

Voting Problems?

The Texas Primaries are here!  If you have issues casting your ballot, here are a few numbers to keep with you.  Remember, it's the political parties who will answer questions of voting fraud.

Democratic Party

713-802-0085

Republican Party

712-838-7900

Voter Registration

713-368-8683

County Clerk Office

713-755-6965

Texas Secretary of State's Hot line

1-800-252-8683