Sure – an unexpected windfall of over $915 thousand dollars sounds totally fantastic, but better reasoning tells you that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. That is the case with this Email message that purports that $915,676.28 USD is available ‘for use.’ Be on the lookout for a subject line that reads “We have sent you...
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If you’ve been managing a WordPress based website and you’ve had an Email address (or two) in the public domain for a while, chances are you receive a lot of unwanted Email on a daily basis. While this unwanted Email might feel like a general nuisance, chances are these messages could also contain viruses, trojans, phishing attempts or other malware that...
Read MoreHappy Monday all! If you’re just logging into your Email inbox after the weekend, be sure not to fall for a message that purports to be sent from Ben Bernanke on behalf of Bank Of America. The Email has the subject line NOTIFICATION OF CREDIT FROM BANK OF AMERICA and tells a number of conflicting stories about money that’s due to you. The full text of...
Read MoreIf you recently checked your Email and found a peculiar message that has the subject line ‘Tax Return Fraud Notification‘ purporting to be sent from Ralph Hendricks, be sure not to click on any links or attached files, as this is likely a phishing attempt. The message reads in entirety: You’re receiving this message as a Certified Public Accountant...
Read MoreGood morning and Happy Wednesday! If you’re just sorting through your Email inbox and you notice an outrageous looking Citi Credit Card bill demanding a minimum payment of $1,000.00 or above, keep your cool! The message has a subject line of ‘Your Citi Credit Card Statement‘ and while it might seem like a legitimate Email message, it isn’t....
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