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This is often a security feature. If my bank has an important message for me, telling me to log in to my account to look at it is a good idea.
by danielweber 14y ago
This is often a security feature.
If my bank has an important message for me, telling me to log in to my account to look at it is a good idea.
- prg318 14y agoI would honestly be applaud if my bank or hosting provider sent any sensitive information via e-mail. "Switch to email. Trusted since 1971." Sure - Email may be 'trusted' but that doesn't make unencrypted plain-text messaging over the Internet secure.
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- elliottcarlson 14y agoThe sad part is that the majority of messages (at least in the case of Chase bank) are duplicates of what are in the email, or at least able to be figured out from the email (e.g. a large deposit has been made). I'd be concerned that with the frequency of emails received, it might prevent people from logging in when there actually is a real important message.
- theorique 14y agoAgreed, I would prefer that my account information be accessible at a secure web site rather than being sent out in cleartext email.
- marcosdumay 14y agoIf my bank sent me an email with a link, I'd be yelling to my account manager in a few minutes.
- alok-g 14y agoTelling me (or my wife) to log into my account for sensitive information may be a good idea, but including a link in the email for the purpose does not seem to be. It opens possibilities of phishing attacks.