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    FBI ALERT: Spam Email "confirming purchase of your computer"


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


    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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    Amazing what people come up with these days. Thanks alot for sharing this information.

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    Legals,

    Thanks for keeping us updated on s c a m s like that.

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