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The Bank of New Madrid has received information from its card processor, SHAZAM, a "mishing" fraud attack is targeting cardholders. The attack consists of a text message sent to mobile phones stating "Notice: Issues Found On Your Shazam 551729XX Visacard. Please Call 13035780902!" This number currently hosts an automated recording demanding the entry of the PAN. Additional confidential information is then requested from the cardholder. These calls are fraudulent and have not been authorized by SHAZAM. As of 9:00 a.m. CT 11/8/2010, SHAZAM has had this number disabled through the local service provider.

Remember, never disclose information about your debit card in response to an unsolicited email or text message over your phone. Email is a common channel for fraud perpetration and now it appears text messaging is becoming a common channel, as well. Never provide your debit or credit card number, PIN or any other non-public personal information to any entity in response to an unsolitited email or other type of request. Your financial institution will never ask you for your PIN.