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Greeting Card Email Scam Alert

by SpamHater | Jul 17, 2007 | Spam Email Alerts

The FBI continues to receive reports of Internet fraud related to electronic greeting cards containing malware (malicious software). The cards, which are also referred to as e-cards or postcards, are being sent via spam.

Like many other Internet fraud schemes, the perpetrators use social engineering tactics to entice the victim, claiming the card is from a family member or friend. Although there have been variations in the spam message and attached malware, generally the spam directs the recipient to click the link provided in the email to view their e-card. Upon clicking the link, the recipient is unknowingly taken to a malicious web page.

Please be cautious of unsolicited e-mails. It is recommended not to open e-mails from unknown senders because they often contain viruses or other malicious software.

WARNING!

If you have received an e-mail similar to this, please file a complaint at www.ic3.gov.

Prepared by the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
July 17, 2007

Admin Note: Seems to me I remember reading about this about 10 days ago – Fake Greeting Card Emails From Hallmark

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