Intuit is currently investigating fraudulent emails that were sent to some customers the past few days and claimed to be from The Intuit Online Team. The email requests users to update their account information by clicking a link that goes to a fraudulent web site or may download what the email indicates is a “security tool.” Messages of this type frequently include familiar brand logos and legitimate toll-free numbers and postal addresses.

Fraudulent Email

Subject: NECESSARY TOOL

Best regards,
The Intuit Online team

Intuit did not send this email and will never use emails to request personal information or update security tools. A copy of the e-mail is shown below should you want to refer to it.

What should you do?

To protect yourself from fraudulent emails and websites, here's what you can do:

• Be suspicious of any email that asks for personal information, requires you to download anything or requests your authentication information to access your online account.
• Do not click any links in a suspicious email.
• Do not download any tools from an email.
• Delete any suspicious email from your inbox and your trash bin immediately
• You can get more security information and recommendations on securing your computer on these Security pages.

If you think you've provided personal information such as your login name and password through a fraudulent website, or if you have recently downloaded a “necessary” or “security tool” from a suspicious email, here's what you should do:

• If you have downloaded the tool, please delete it. You should scan your system using an anti-virus program from a respected Security vendor such as Trend Micro, McAfee, Symantec or Microsoft to remove any viruses that may now be on your computer. Several of these vendors also offer free online security tools.
• Change your password to prevent unauthorized users from logging into your account. You should make this change from a system that you know is not infected or only after you have removed the virus from your computer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are taking immediate action to stop this from happening and to provide you with the best possible experience.

Written by +Ruth Perryman, CMA, CFE, CFM, MBA

Ruth is the president of The QB Specialists, an Intuit Premier Reseller that offers huge savings and expert advice on QuickBooks POS and QuickBooks Enterprise. She is an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and a member of Intuit’s Trainer/Writer Network. She is also certified in QuickBooks POS and QuickBooks Enterprise and has provided expert QuickBooks help to thousands of businesses all over the world since 1996.

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Ruth Perryman, Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, has been named to the Trainer/Writer Network for Intuit Inc., a leading provider of business and financial management solutions for small businesses, consumers and accounting professionals.

The Trainer/Writer Network is an exclusive group of Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors who deliver training to accounting professionals across the country and work closely with Intuit product and marketing teams.

“I am very excited about being able to deliver the best QuickBooks training and education to fellow accountants and bookkeepers.  Since taking my practice to the next level after moving back to the Sacramento area last year, it is wonderful to have achieved such success in such a short time.” comments Ruth Perryman, Certified Management Accountant and president of The QB Specialists.

“Intuit is fortunate to have Ruth Perryman on board as an approved trainer who can present on a variety of topics relevant to real-world accounting practices,” said Jasen Stine, Program Manager – Accountant Training & Relations for Intuit. “Our focus is on developing the very best training for accounting professionals and advisors, so Ruth Perryman is a valuable addition to our network.”

About Intuit Inc.

Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) is a leading provider of business and financial management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses; financial institutions, including banks and credit unions; consumers and accounting professionals. Its flagship products and services, including QuickBooks®, Quicken® and TurboTax® software, simplify small business management and payroll processing, personal finance, and tax preparation and filing. ProSeries® and Lacerte® are Intuit’s leading tax preparation software suites for professional accountants. The company’s financial institutions division, anchored by Digital Insight, provides on-demand banking services to help banks and credit unions serve businesses and consumers with innovative solutions.

Founded in 1983, Intuit had annual revenue of $3.1 billion in its fiscal year 2008. The company has approximately 8,000 employees with major offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and other locations. More information can be found at www.intuit.com.

Intuit, the Intuit logo, QuickBooks, Quicken and TurboTax, ProSeries and Lacerte, among others, are registered trademarks and/or registered service marks of Intuit Inc. in the United States and other countries. Other parties’ trademarks or service marks are the property of their respective owners and should be treated as such.

Written by +Ruth Perryman, CMA, CFE, CFM, MBA

Ruth is the president of The QB Specialists, an Intuit Premier Reseller that offers huge savings and expert advice on QuickBooks POS and QuickBooks Enterprise. She is an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and a member of Intuit’s Trainer/Writer Network. She is also certified in QuickBooks POS and QuickBooks Enterprise and has provided expert QuickBooks help to thousands of businesses all over the world since 1996.

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