These emails are not from the FDIC, and they stressed that they do
not issue unsolicited emails to consumers. Recipients of the emails are
encouraged to simply delete them.
According to www.fdic.gov,
the subject line of the email states: "Check your Bank Deposit
Insurance Coverage," and the body of the email goes on to state that
the recipient has an account at a bank which has failed. They are then
directed to a fraudulent link which the FDIC says is most likely an
attempt to collect personal information which may be used to conduct
identity theft.
Paragon President & CEO Robert Shaw said,
"These fraudulent emails should not be viewed as an indication of what
banks have failed. However, I can assure you that Paragon is not on any
list of failed or failing banks. We continue to grow deposits and be
well-capitalized."
For more information about this and other consumer alerts, visit http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/alerts/index.html.