Spam Scams

House of Commons Information Office Ingeritance Funds Scam

Wow. Looks like I just inherited 5.2 million dollars from Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury.

Peace Be With You (Unless It’s Spam)

Please don’t be angry. I am but a lowly spammer peasant looking to swindle you out of your money because I’m too lazy to work hard for it myself. Take pity on me and send me your $$.

Pop-Up Anti-Virus Software Advertising Pose Threat to Internet Users

An ongoing threat exists for computer users who, while browsing the Internet, began receiving pop-up security warnings that state their computers are infected with numerous viruses.

Spear Phishing Emails Target U.S. Law and PR Firms

The FBI assesses with high confidence that hackers are using spear phishing e-mails with malicious payloads to exploit U.S. law firms and public relations firms.

Fraudulent Transfers Connected To Malware And Work-At-Home Scams

The FBI has seen a significant increase in fraud involving the exploitation of valid online banking credentials belonging to small and medium businesses, municipal governments, and school districts.

Department of Homeland Security and FBI Email Scam

Email alleges that the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation were informed the e-mail recipient is allegedly involved in money laundering and terrorist-related activities.

Weapons of Mass Destruction FBI Intelligence Bulletin Email Scam

Fraudulent e-mail claims to contain a confidential FBI report from the FBI “Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate.”

Techniques Used By Fraudsters On Social Networking Sites

Fraudsters continue to hijack accounts on social networking sites and spread malicious software by using various techniques

KIA Motors Promotional Lottery Email Scam

First mistake these spammers made was offering a free car from KIA Motors. Second mistake they made was offering a free car from KIA Motors

Get Your College Diploma Spam Email

Hmm. This spam email promoting a college degree came from a ‘wood working and cabinetry’ email address. Yep, must be true.

Skype Funds Notification Email Scam

Actually surprised it’s taken spammers this long to leverage the Skype brand in trying to steal people’s money.

World Bank Nigeria Bank Draft Email Scam

Hurry. Act now. Your Gazillions of dollars is just waiting for you. Right. Like we should believe any email coming from Nigeria. Sheesh!

Fraudsters Continue To Exploit Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

IC3 continues to receive complaints pertaining to scam artists using Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) to defraud U.S. businesses and consumers.

Obama Foundation Beneficiary Compensation Scam Email

To be honest, I’m surprised it’s taken phishing thieves so long to use a fake Obama foundation beneficiary scheme like this. Just be forewarned, it’s not real — DO NOT REPLY to these scammers.

Born Again Christian Angela Wight Inheritance Scam

Hmm, when all else fails, call on people’s religious convictions to steal money from them.