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    Internet Crime Complaint Center's (IC3) SCAMMER Alerts

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    This report, which is based upon information from law enforcement and complaints submitted to the IC3, details recent cyber crime trends and new twists to previously-existing cyber Scammers.

    Automated Clearing House (ACH)
    Spam


    The IC3 and National Cyber-Forensics and Training Alliance (NCFTA)
    were made aware of a spam campaign around February 24, 2011 using spoofed e-mail addresses to make it look like they are from legitimate payment organizations. The message in the spam e-mail had variations of the following example:

    ""The ACH transaction, recently initiated from your checking account (by you or any other person), was cancelled by the Electronic Payments Association. Click on the link to view details.""

    Electronic Payments Associations have frequently been used as a social engineering ploy by cyber criminals, according to open source information. Phishing alerts have been posted, and the organizations are aware that cyber criminals are using their
    name to deceive users into compromising their personally identifiable information.

    According to analysis, this current use of the ACH organization is part of a new Zeus Botnet spam run intended to infect victims with malicious software. The links provided in the e-mails direct users to websites set up with HTML frame code to pull content from additional sources and deliver malware via JavaScript exploits.

    The Zeus Botnet has historically been used by fraudsters perpetrating ACH fraud, so it is not surprising the ACH name is being exploited to direct users to websites propagating the Zeus malware.

    Lottery Scammers Now Misusing Public Services

    The IC3 has received several complaints from victims who reported receiving telephone calls from a Jamaican subject claiming they were lottery winners. The subject told victims to first wire funds for various expenses, such as taxes and other handling fees, to collect the lottery winnings. The subject threatened many victims with
    physical violence if they refused to wire money. The subjects were identified as Jamaican through their accents and verification of numbers displayed on the victim's caller ID.

    Though this scammer is not new, the subjects continue to develop new methods to further their fraudulent scheme. For example, the IC3 received a complaint in which an elderly individual had fallen victim to the lottery scammers. After the victim’s family interceded and stopped the liquidation of the victim's funds, the subject sent a taxi cab to take the victim to a major retail establishment that offered wire transfer services, hoping the victim would wire the funds as requested.

    In other instances, after elderly victims realized they were being defrauded and stopped participating in the lottery scammers, the subjects asked local law enforcement to conduct a "well-being" check on the victims. However, during the courtesy checks,
    the victims told law enforcement about the lottery scammers and avoided further victimization. Apparently, the fraudsters tried to use law enforcement to further coerce the victims into again communicating with, or sending funds to, the fraudsters.

    Potassium Iodide Price Gouging

    In the wake of the recent disasters in Japan and the widespread fear of how radiation may impact health, the IC3 has received complaints related to potential price gouging of potassium iodide supplements. Potassium iodide is a salt of stable iodine that is an important chemical needed by the body to make thyroid hormones.
    Potassium iodide is normally absorbed through daily nutrition. Incapable of distinguishing iodine types, the thyroid readily absorbs both radioactive and stable iodine. Potassium iodide works by filling the thyroid with stable iodine so it cannot absorb any more
    iodine, including radioactive iodine, for 24 hours.

    A variety of websites sell potassium iodide online, with the majority of the websites being vitamin retailers. Other websites are specifically dedicated to nuclear disaster preparation. Prices are generally under $10 for a bottle of pills or a vial of liquid
    potassium iodide. However, some prices are in the $20-$50 range, and a few sellers on an on-line marketplace are selling tablets in the $200-$300 range. Quantities and strength of the tablets or liquid vary, so not all prices are equivalent.

    Potassium iodide can be found in prescription and over-the-counter formats. Although it is available over the counter, users should consult with a physician regarding dosage amounts and any potential drug interactions or side effects.

    For more information regarding online scammers visit our Press Room page for the most current Public Service Announcements.

    http://www.ic3.gov/media/default.aspx

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    Re: Internet Crime Complaint Center's (IC3) SCAMMER Alerts

    Thank you so much for the warning, Liz. You're really going the distance to keeping us informed and safe. Great job! Keep it up.

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    Re: Internet Crime Complaint Center's (IC3) SCAMMER Alerts

    I've heard on the news a few days ago, that taking those supplements can hurt people more than help them. Maybe things got you so scared, you're even thinking of doubling the amount to take (thinking it will help you more) but it can really harm you.

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    Re: Internet Crime Complaint Center's (IC3) SCAMMER Alerts

    Hi Petra,

    Yep I agree with you. I personally prefer to stick with any supplements that are a natural resource rather than man-made & chemical enhanced, and then only sparingly. Taking double anything is not going to make it better, only most times, worse.

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    Re: Internet Crime Complaint Center's (IC3) SCAMMER Alerts

    NEW ALERT FROM IC3: BEWARE:

    The Dangerous Side of Online Romance CONS

    The IC3 is warning the public to be wary of romance CONS in which scammers target individuals who search for companionship or romance online. Someone you know may be "dating" someone online who may appear to be decent and honest. However, be forewarned: the online contact could be a criminal sitting in a cyber café with a well-rehearsed script that scammers have used repeatedly and successfully. Scammers search chat rooms, dating sites, and social networking sites looking for victims. The principal group of victims is over 40 years old and divorced, widowed, elderly, or disabled, but all demographics are at risk.

    Scammers use poetry, flowers, and other gifts to reel in victims, the entire time declaring their "undying love." These criminals also use stories of severe life circumstances, tragedies, deaths in the family, injuries to themselves, or other hardships to keep their victims concerned and involved in their schemes. Scammers also ask victims to send money to help overcome a financial situation they claim to be experiencing. These are all lies intended to take money from unsuspecting victims.

    In another scheme, scammers ask victims to receive funds in the form of a cashier's check, money order, or wire transfer, claiming they are out of the country and unable to cash the instruments or receive the funds directly. The scammers ask victims to redirect the funds to them or to an associate to whom they purportedly owe money.

    In a similar scheme, scammers ask victims to reship packages instead of redirecting funds. In these examples, victims risk losing money and may incur other expenses, such as bank fees and penalties, and in some instances face prosecution.

    Victims who have agreed to meet in person with an online love interest have been reported missing, or injured, or in one instance, deceased. IC3 complainants most often report the countries of Nigeria, Ghana, England, and Canada as the location of the scammers. If you are planning to meet someone in person that you have met online, the IC3 recommends using caution, especially if you plan to travel to a foreign country, and, at the very least:


    * Do not travel alone.
    * Read all travel advisories associated with the countries you will visit. Travel advisories are available at http://travel.state.gov/.
    * Contact the United States Embassy in the country you plan to visit.

    Even though it seems to be contrary to the thought of starting a new romance, do not be afraid to check a new acquaintance's story online. Remember, like most fraudulent schemes, scammers use whatever personal information you provide to quickly paint
    themselves as your perfect match. If your new friend’s story is repeated through numerous complaints and articles on the Internet, it is time to apply common sense over your feelings.

    To obtain more information on romance CONS and other types of online schemes, visit www.LooksTooGoodToBeTrue.com.

    Anyone who believes they have been a victim of this type of CONS should promptly report it to the IC3's website at www.IC3.gov.

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    Internet Crime Complaint Center's (IC3) SCAMMER Alerts-Update May 10

    Internet Crime Complaint Center's (IC3)
    Con Alerts
    May 10, 2011

    This report, which is based upon information from law enforcement and complaints submitted to the IC3, details recent cyber crime trends and new twists to previously-existing cyber cons.

    Job Con Used To Reship Merchandise To Russia

    In the reshipping con, subjects hire individuals to receive, readdress,
    and forward or "reship" packages to addresses generally in the United Kingdom or Nigeria with recent schemes using addresses in Russia. Subjects purchase the reshipped merchandise with compromised credit cards. Some reshippers recognize the cons and
    are complicit in perpetuating the fraud, while other reshippers appear to be unaware of the con. Often, reshippers realize the fraud upon receiving calls from the companies that sold the merchandise or from the owners of the stolen credit card numbers.

    In a new version of this con, subjects hire individuals as "Gift Wrapper Associates" to receive and gift-wrap merchandise and ship it to given addresses. Recent complainants reported they had responded to Craigslist ads, while others were contacted by email,
    possibly as a result of a resume they had posted online. Additionally, the complainants reportedly participated in phone interviews as part of the hiring process and were required to provide personally identifiable information (PII).

    Subjects provide reshippers the necessary supplies to wrap the merchandise, such as boxes, wrapping paper, tape, ribbons, and bows. The victims' PII gathered during the application process could potentially be used to obtain credit for other fraudulent
    purchases or to conduct other criminal activities. Such unauthorized use of PII often occurs in many types of identity theft-related cons such as other work-at-home, phishing, and various counterfeit check cons.

    Counterfeit Check Cons Targeting Realtors And Real Estate Attorneys

    Through the years, the IC3 has continued to receive complaints reporting counterfeit check cons. In this particular con, subjects attempt to convince unwitting victims to cash checks or money orders and wire a portion of the funds overseas. After wiring
    the funds, the victim discovers that the check was fraudulent and is held responsible for the check amount.

    One of the latest counterfeit check cons targets realtors and real estate attorneys. International subjects have been contacting U.S. realtors and real estate attorneys, claiming to be interested in purchasing property in the U.S. Subjects request a properties listing from realtors, indicating their intent to pay cash for the real
    property. Subjects then ask the realtor to provide a local attorney to handle the purchase and conduct the closing. Upon negotiating the price, the real estate attorneys received checks that were often written for hundreds of thousands of USD Once the check had been deposited, but before it cleared, the subject provided a
    reason for a portion of the funds to be wired to his account. Often in these cons, victims are not aware that the checks are from legitimate businesses' accounts, fraudulently obtained by the subjects.

    In January 2010, the IC3 released a Public Service Announcement detailing a similar counterfeit check con which targeted law firms in the U.S.

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    Re: Internet Crime Complaint Center's (IC3) SCAMMER Alerts- New

    New Alert:
    Internet Crime Complaint Center's (IC3)
    CON Alerts

    May 26, 2011

    This report, which is based upon information from law enforcement and complaints submitted to the IC3, details recent cyber crime trends and new twists to previously-existing cyber cons.

    Fraud Surrounding The Latest News Events Of The Moment

    When a major news story breaks, it is typical for fraudsters to attempt to capitalize on the event. As a result, the IC3 has been monitoring its complaint database for possible 00000 related to the recent death of Osama bin Laden. Various cons have been identified; however, many complainants are becoming more aware of such cons and not participating in these schemes.

    One such con identified is cross-site scripting (XSS), which allows an attacker to execute code on the target website from a user's browser via crafted values in the target site's URL, web forms, or in cases where sites allow users to place material directly in posted
    content. Recently, social networking site users have fallen victim to "self" infecting XSS attacks where they actually perform the attack themselves by following directions to view the latest Osama bin Laden video. Before users can view the video, they must complete a "5 second security check." A few keyboard shortcuts allow users
    to cut and paste malicious code directly into their browser's URL without any indications it is a viral con and threat.

    Cons Misrepresenting The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Of The United States (U.S.) Department Of The Treasury

    Perpetrators commonly use various government agencies or officials to legitimize their cons. Most recently, the IC3 has received several complaints which fraudulently represent the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Department of the
    Treasury.

    Victims reported they received an e-mail claiming to be from the U.S. Department of the Treasury stating their lost funds, which were stolen and diverted to a foreign account registered in their name, have been recovered. The e-mail advised to cease all money transactions, especially overseas, and to respond to the e-mail so the lost funds could be returned. The e-mail further stated the U.S. government is making adequate arrangements to ensure outstanding beneficiaries receive their funds. The e-mail is signed by James H. Freis, Deputy Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, and requires victims to provide personally identifiable information that could potentially result in identity theft.

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury posted a con alert on their website on April 13, 2011, stating they do not send unsolicited requests and do not seek personal or financial information from members of the public by e-mail and recommending that
    recipients not respond to such messages. The alert further provides links for victims to report solicitations claiming to be from the U.S. Treasury.

    http://www.ic3.gov/media/2011/110526.aspx

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    Re: Internet Crime Complaint Center's (IC3) SCAMMER Alerts

    Good one, Liz.

    I also read your con alert about romance cons. Ask John about my experience.

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    Re: Internet Crime Complaint Center's (IC3) SCAMMER Alerts-A New Update

    Here is the lastest news and alerts. We all should be alert and aware of what is happening. There are several listed below. Source at bottom

    Internet Crime Complaint Center's (IC3)
    0000 Alerts
    October 17, 2011

    This report, which is based upon information from law enforcement and complaints submitted to the IC3, details recent cyber crime trends and new twists to previously-existing cyber 00000.
    Traffic Ticket Spam

    The IC3 has received over 70 complaints since July 2011 reporting fraudulent e-mails claiming the recipient had been issued a traffic ticket. The spam, which spoofed a nyc.gov e-mail address, claimed to be from the New York State Police (NYSP). Complainants, throughout the U.S. and internationally, reported that the e-mail indicated a traffic ticket had been issued against them as a result of a moving violation. None of the complainants reported any monetary loss. The e-mail, as noted in the sample below, instructed them to print the ticket and mail it to a town court in Chatam Hall to plead.

    Subject: Uniform traffic ticket
    New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
    UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET
    POLICE AGENCY
    NEW YORK STATE POLICE
    Local Police Code
    THE PERSON DESCRIBED ABOVE IS CHARGED AS FOLLOWS
    Time
    7:25 AM
    Date of Offense
    07/05/2011
    IN VIOLATION OF
    NYS V AND T LAW
    Description of Violation
    SPEED OVER 55 ZONE
    TO PLEAD, PRINT OUT THE ENCLOSED TICKET AND SEND IT TO TOWN COURT, CHATAM HALL., PO BOX 117

    The attached file contained in the e-mail was called Ticket-064-211.zip and some of the recipients reported that their anti-virus software detected that it contained malware.

    The NYSP has posted the following two alerts on their site warning consumers of this 0000:

    http://troopers.ny.gov/Public_Inform...mail_Alert.cfm

    http://troopers.ny.gov/Public_Inform...il_Returns.cfm
    Fraudster Double-Dipping

    Most of us are familiar with fraud involving automobiles being sold over the Internet. A fraudster will post a nonexistent vehicle for sale on the Internet, typically a luxury or sports car. The details of the vehicle, including photos and description, are typically lifted from legitimate websites. An interested buyer, hopeful for a bargain, responds and is told that the vehicle is located overseas. The fraudster then instructs the victim to send a deposit via wire transfer to initiate the shipping process.

    In a new twist to this 0000, the fraudster advised there was an issue with the initial wire transfer and sent the victim a cashier's check. The victim was instructed to cash the check and resend a second wire to a different account. Unaware that the check was counterfeit, the victim followed through as instructed by the fraudster. This resulted in the victim getting duped two times and the fraudster accomplishing his "double-dipping" strategy.

    Victims should be vigilant when an Internet transaction involves wire transfers and cashier's checks. Most individuals believe that cashier's checks are as good as cash and they clear the day after they are deposited. However, banks are required to make the funds "available" in the individual's account within 48 hours, which can be days before the cashier's check clears or bounces. Once the bank makes the funds available, the counterfeit check circulates to incorrect Federal Reserve locations. Generally, the average cashier’s check takes up to two weeks to clear, not two days. The bottom line: fraudsters understand the U.S. banking system process and capitalize on victims' misconceptions of the term "available funds."

    The IC3 has posted multiple alerts warning consumers of various types of counterfeit check 00000. The most recent warning was in the IC3 0000 Alert, May 10, 2011, which is available at: http://www.ic3.gov/media/2011/110510.aspx.

    To learn more on this 0000, prevention tips, and available resources, consumers can visit LooksTooGoodToBeTrue's Types of Fraud page on counterfeit checks at the following link: http://www.lookstoogoodtobetrue.com/...feitcheck.aspx.
    Online Vehicle 0000 Using Kelley Blue Book's Name

    The IC3 has received complaints reporting fraudsters for misrepresenting themselves as Kelley Blue Book (KBB) agents to swindle victims out of thousands of dollars in online vehicle purchases. Upon finding a vehicle and making an inquiry to the seller, the complainant was told that the transaction must go through KBB's escrow-based buyer-protection plan to protect both of them. The fraudster claimed that the protection plan would hold the buyer's money for a five-day period while they could receive and inspect the vehicle. The fraudster then sent the complainant a link, which was purportedly to the KBB website, providing details of the process. Some complainants reported that the fraudster sent pictures of the vehicle as well. Once the purchase was agreed upon, the fraudster sent the complainant an official-looking e-mail, purportedly from KBB, instructing them to wire the payment to a KBB agent.

    Upon contacting the actual KBB company, complainants were advised that it was a 0000 and that KBB does not offer an escrow-based buyer-protection plan. Recent articles have been posted on the KBB website warning consumers of this particular 0000.
    Radio Spots Advertising For A Mystery Shopper

    Some retailers hire marketing research companies to evaluate the quality of service in their stores. These research companies, in turn, use mystery shoppers to make a particular purchase in a store or restaurant and then report on the experience.

    Another version of mystery shopping involves consumers being "hired" to evaluate the speed and efficiency of a specified money transfer service. In this process, the shopper receives a check with instructions to deposit it in a personal bank account, withdraw the amount in cash, and wire it to a third party. After wiring the cash to a third party, the victim learns that the check was counterfeit, and loses the amount of money involved. Generally, such opportunities are posted on reputable websites, television stations, and publications, hoping this will give them credibility. In reality, these media outlets are unable to verify the legitimacy of the job opportunity.

    Recently, the IC3 received information from radio stations, reporting they had been contacted via e-mail by an individual wanting to run advertising on their radio stations. The individual wanted to purchase radio spots to promote a mystery shopper program. The radio stations received signed confirmations and payments, via credit cards, which cleared. The radio stations ran the ads and, shortly after, began receiving complaints from listeners who had been 0000000 by the offer. Listeners advised they received a check and were instructed to cash it immediately. After deducting $450 for their commission, they were told to wire the difference to a third party. Later, the check was identified as counterfeit by the financial institution. In addition, the credit card used to pay for the ads was later identified as being compromised.
    Government Officials' Identities Being Used On Social Networking Sites

    The IC3 has seen an increase of the use of names and photos of U.S. government officials by fraudsters to set-up fraudulent social networking profiles. The 0000 entails the fraudster creating an account by using the government official's name and a copy of the official's portrait image available online. The fraudsters then use these accounts to appear reputable and successfully befriend potential victims. Then, the fraudster expresses a romantic interest and begins to ask for money. Often the fraudster implies that they are overseas for important work and that a family member has fallen ill. Sometimes, the victims are encouraged to apply for work-at-home jobs posted online. Victims end up repeatedly wiring funds to the fraudster, believing they are involved in a genuine relationship.

    The IC3 has released several Public Service Announcements (PSA) warning consumers that U.S. government officials have been repeated targets of spam and identity theft. To address the volume of these particular 00000, which use the FBI and government agencies and officials' names, the IC3 added a link titled "FBI E-mail 0000 Alert" to the LooksTooGoodToBeTrue.com home page a few years ago. The link contains several IC3 PSA's addressing these particular 00000.
    Modeling 0000

    The IC3 has received several complaints from individuals reporting modeling 00000. Complainants reported receiving unsolicited e-mails offering them a modeling position, while others reportedly responded to advertisements offering modeling jobs from what appeared to be reputable modeling agencies.

    Those who received the unsolicited e-mails reported that the e-mail contained a link to what appeared to be a website for a legitimate modeling agency. The recipient was instructed to click the link to log on and create an account. Afterwards, the recipient reportedly realized the link was to a fraudulent website and that their computer was possibly infected with a keylogger as a result.

    Other complainants reported they were told they would make $7,000 for a photo shoot. However, they were asked to first pay "fees" up front which covered registration, licensing, clothes, photos, etc. Victims were instructed to wire their fees. Once the fees were wired, complainants were requested to pay additional fees, but were promised they would be paid half of their salary up front before the photo shoot.
    E-mail Purportedly From The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

    The IC3 has received several complaints from individuals who reported they received an unsolicited e-mail claiming to be from the FDIC. The e-mail notifies the recipient that their ACH and wire transactions have been suspended due to expiration, and instructs the recipient to download and install the newest updates by clicking on a link. Clicking the link actually downloads malicious software onto the user's computer.

    The FDIC has posted the following two alerts:

    http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consum...rts/index.html

    E-mail Claiming to Be From the FDIC - August 30, 2011

    The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has received numerous reports of fraudulent e-mails that have the appearance of being from the FDIC.

    The e-mails appear to be sent from a "no.reply@fdic.gov" e-mail address.

    The e-mails have a subject line that read: "FDIC Notification."

    The fraudulent e-mails are addressed to "Dear customer" and state "Your account ACH and Wire transactions have been temporarily suspended for security reasons due to the expiration of your security version. To download and install the newest installations read the document(pdf) attached below. As soon as it is set up, your transaction abilities will be fully restored."

    The message concludes with, "Best regards, Online security department, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation."

    The e-mails include an attachment named "FDIC_document.zip." The e-mails and attachments are fraudulent and were not sent by the FDIC. Recipients should consider the intent as an attempt to collect personal or confidential information, or to load malicious software onto end users' computers. Recipients should NOT open the attachment.

    Financial institutions and consumers should be aware that other subject lines and modifications to the e-mails may occur over time. The FDIC does not directly contact consumers in this manner nor does the FDIC request personal financial information from consumers.

    E-mail Claiming to Be From the FDIC - July 14, 2011

    The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has received numerous reports of fraudulent e-mails that have the appearance of being from the FDIC.

    The e-mails appear to be sent from various "@fdic.gov" e-mail addresses, such as "protection@fdic.gov," "admin@administration.fdic.gov," or "service@admin.fdic.gov."

    The messages have various subject lines that read: "Update for your banking account" or "ACH and Wire transfers disabled," and "Banking security update."

    The fraudulent e-mails are addressed to "Dear clients" and state "Your account ACH and Wire transactions have been temporarily suspended for your Security, due to the expiration of your security version. To download and install the newest Updates, follow this link. As soon as it is set up, your transaction abilities will be fully restored."

    The message concludes with, "Best regards, Online security department, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation."

    These e-mails and links are fraudulent and were not sent by the FDIC. Recipients should consider the intent of these e-mails as an attempt to collect personal or confidential information, or to load malicious software onto end users' computers. Recipients should NOT access the link provided within the body of the e-mails and should NOT, under any circumstances, provide any personal financial information through this media.

    Financial institutions and consumers should be aware that other subject lines and modifications to the e-mails may occur over time. The FDIC does not directly contact consumers in this manner nor does the FDIC request personal financial information from consumers.

    http://www.ic3.gov/media/2011/111017.aspx

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