[StBernard] SPAM E-MAIL CONFIRMING THE PURCHASE OF A COMPUTER.

Westley Annis westley at da-parish.com
Thu Nov 9 22:26:16 EST 2006


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FBI-IC3 alerts new email scheme designed to extract personal financial
information and implant virus.

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SPAM E-MAIL CONFIRMING THE PURCHASE OF A COMPUTER.

The IC3 has received the following information concerning multiple e-mail
hoaxes confirming the recipient's purchase of a computer:

The first e-mail hoax claims the recipient made the purchase through an
online service provider. The e-mail contains a link if the recipient wishes
to dispute the charges to their account. Once the link is selected, the
recipient is requested to provide their account information.

The second e-mail hoax includes a PDF attachment claiming to be the order
summary. The attachment contains a virus which will infect your computer.
THE E-MAILS ARE FRAUDULENT.

Be cautious of e-mails requesting personal and/or financial information.
When made aware of any fraudulent purchases to your account, contact the
respective company to file a report.

Further, do not open attachments from individuals you do not trust or know.




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