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<P><FONT color=#006633><B><FONT color=#004c4d>Dear Bank of the West<FONT size=2><FONT
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<p><font color="#004c4d"><b>It has come to our attention that your account information needs to be updated as part of our continuing commitment to protect your account and to reduce the instance of fraud on our website.</b></font></p>
<p><font color="#004c4d"><b>If you could please take 5-10 minutes out of your online experience and update your personal records you will not run in any future problems with the online service. </b></font></p>
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<p><font color="#004c4d"><b>If your account information is not updated within <font color="#ff0000">48 hours</font> then your ability to use your online account will become restricted.</b></font></p>
<p><font color="#004c4d"><b>Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure meant to help protect you and your account.</b></font></p>
<p><font color="#004c4d"><b>If you have any questions, feel free to contact our customer support department any time at:<br>
</b><A href="mailto:customer-support@bankofthewest.com">customer-support@bankofthewest.com</A></font></p>
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We apologize for any
inconvenience this may cause, and appreciate your assistance in helping
us maintain the integrity of the entire Bank of the West<FONT
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Sincerely,<br>
Leah Evans, Bank of the West<FONT size=2><FONT
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