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ATO “Incoming Fax Report”; Malware Email
The email is not from the ATO, it is not a “fax report”, and the attached Word document does not contain any legitimate file, secure or otherwise.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 18, 2016
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Fake DFAT “Secure Message”; Email Contains Malware
The email is not from DFAT and the attachment does not contain a secure message. The attached Microsoft Word document contains a malicious macro that, if allowed to run, can download and install malware on your computer.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 17, 2016
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Circulating Message Falsely Accuses Pictured Man of Being a Human Trafficker
The claims in the message are false. The message started back in 2010 as an ill-conceived prank created by a friend of Mark Hendricks, the pictured man.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 17, 2016
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Mail Server Report Life is Beautiful Virus Hoax
The supposed warning is a hoax and it should not be taken seriously. The hoax has circulated since at least 2008. In fact, the “Mail Server Report” message is just a revamped version of the even older “Life is Beautiful” virus hoax, which has circulated since…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 9, 2016
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Caution! Check Before Clicking on That “Dead Celebrity”; Post
Internet messages that falsely claim that a celebrity has died have been around for many a long year. In earlier times, these messages tended to be just silly poor-taste hoaxes that posed no real security threat to recipients.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 9, 2016
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Fake “Notice of Intended Prosecution”; Email Links to Malware
The email is not from Greater Manchester Police and the link does not open device data about a speeding violation as claimed. Instead, the link opens a fraudulent website that tries to trick you into downloading a.zip file that harbours malware.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 8, 2016
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“Secret Wine Bottle Exchange”; Scheme Hitting Facebook
It is not a good idea to participate in this or other such schemes. This is just a variant of the “secret sister” gift exchange that returns every year as Christmas draws near.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 7, 2016
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Christmas Cards for Recovering American Soldiers
The addressing information contained in the message is incorrect. The original Walter Reed Army Medical Center has now closed. See the Detailed Analysis below for more information about giving cards via the “Holidays for Heroes” program operated by the…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 6, 2016
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Bank of America Debt Payment Request Malware Email
The email is not from the Bank of America and the link does not open a debt report. Instead, clicking the link downloads malware to your computer.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 1, 2016
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“Negligent Driving”; Infringement Notice Malware Email
The email is not a genuine infringement notice. Clicking the link downloads a malicious JavaScript file that can install malware on your computer. Details in different versions of the emails may vary.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 30, 2016
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Do NOT Send Christmas Cards for Recovering Soldiers to Queen Elizabeth Hospital
The information in the message is incorrect and counterproductive. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital does not have such a program operating and has asked that people show their support in alternative ways.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 30, 2016
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Neiman Marcus Cookie Hoax – $250 Cookie Recipe
The message is an old hoax. There is simply no truth at all in this tale. Neiman Marcus does not sell its cookie recipe for $250 or even $2.50. In fact, the cookie recipe is publicly available – at no cost at all – via the Neiman Marcus website.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 30, 2016
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Domain Name Application Scam
The claims in the messages are lies designed to trick website owners into unnecessarily registering a series of domain names at inflated prices. If you receive one of these scam emails, do not reply or follow any links that the email may contain.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 30, 2016
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“HSBC Safeguard Update”; Phishing Scam
The email is not from HSBC and the claim that your account will be disabled until you update HSBC Safeguard is untrue. Instead, the email is a phishing scam designed to steal your personal and financial information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 24, 2016
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MoneyGram International 73rd Anniversary Reward Advance Fee Scam
The message is not from MoneyGram and recipients have not been selected for a $60,000 reward. In fact, the message is a ruse designed to trick recipients into sending money and personal information to online criminals.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 24, 2016
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“Important Message From Apple”; Phishing Scam
The email is not from Apple. Instead, it is a typical phishing scam designed to steal your Apple ID, your credit card numbers, and other personally identifying information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 23, 2016
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Fake ISP “Spam Mailout”; Notifications Contain Locky Ransomware
The email is not a genuine notification from your ISP and the attached.zip file does not contain a log of spam messages as claimed. Instead, the attachment contains a malicious JavaScript file that, if opened, can download and install Locky ransomware on your…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 23, 2016
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American Express ‘Personal Security Key’ Phishing Scam
The email is not from American Express. Links in the email open a fraudulent website designed to emulate a genuine American Express web page. The fake website asks you to provide account login details, credit card numbers, and other personal information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 23, 2016
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Wumi Abdul Advance Fee Scam
The message is an advance fee scam. The promised fund does not exist. This scam is designed to trick you into sending your money and personal information to online criminals. Such scams are very common and take many forms.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 22, 2016
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£7 Million “Next of Kin”; Advance Fee Scam
The message is an advance fee scam. The promised fund does not exist. This scam is designed to trick you into sending your money and personal information to online criminals. Such scams are very common and take many forms.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 22, 2016
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