FINRA Fraudulent Phishing Email

• Brokers reported receiving suspicious emails targeting compliance personnel.

Phishing Email

• The email appears to be from legitimate credit union trying to notify the firm
  about potential money laundering involving purported client of the brokerage.
• Recipient is directed to open attachment —that may contain virus or malware.
• These are designed to get unauthorized access to recipient computer network.

General Reminder

• Reminded phishing scams are ever-changing, designed to infiltrate networks.
• Use caution opening emails from unknown senders, do not open attachments.