Websense® Security Labs™ have received reports of a phishing attack that targets TransWest Credit Union customers. Users receive a spoofed email message, which asks them to renew the listed services and that failure to do so will result in the suspension of the services provided. The email provides a link to a phishing site that attempts to collect personal and account information.

This phishing site is hosted in the United States and was up at the time of this alert.

Phishing email text:

Dear Member,

This is your official notification from TransWest Credit Union that the service(s) listed below will be deactivated and deleted if not renewed immediately. Previous notifications have been sent to the Billing Contact assigned to this account. As the Primary Contact, you must renew the service(s) listed below or it will be deactivated and deleted.
Renew Now < URL REMOVED > your account at TransWest Credit Union immediately.
SERVICE: Online Banking.
EXPIRATION: April, 20 , 2007
Thank you for using TransWest Credit Union Online service. We appreciate your business and the opportunity to serve you.
TransWest Credit Union Member Service
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IMPORTANT MEMBER SERVICE INFORMATION
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Please do not reply to this message. For any inquiries, contact Member Service.
Copyright (c) 2007 TransWest Credit Union. All rights reserved.

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