2014 e-scams

The following email messages are examples of actual email phishing scams or attempts to deliver a virus via email. Most of these examples appear to have been sent by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

You may also receive this type of email scam that appears to have been sent by Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, Ebay, Paypal, or a familiar
credit card or bank.

If you do receive one of the following emails or a similar email message

in your inbox, please avoid opening any attachments and delete

the email.

NOTE: If you receive a questionable email and it is not listed here, do not assume that the email is valid. This list is simply a small sample of the large amount of scam emails that are circulating.

10/12/14 Phishing Spam

From: Random email address

Sent: 11-05-2014

To: Customer Name

Subject Microsoft Exchange

HELP DESK IS CURRENTLY MIGRATING YOUR OUTLOOK ACCOUNT TO MICROSOFT EXCHANGE 2014. WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF INTERNET EXPLORER 9, OUTLOOK EXPRESS HAS APPARENTLY BEEN REMOVED FROM THE INSTALLATION PACKAGE ON OUR MESSAGE CENTER. PLEASE "" TO ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT AND MIGRATE TO THE NEW MICROSOFT EXCHANGE 2014.

REGARDS,HELP Desk

10/12/14 Marketing Spam

From: Investment Week [mailto:username@yourdomain.com]

Sent: Monday, October 20th, 2014 7:46 AM

To: Customer Name

Subject: This company is going to triple very fast

Investment Week Daily Update

This company is going to triple very fast

The market is so volatile right now that we dont dare get into anything. Even apple and google are swinging erratically. Thats why I spent the last week researching something that would be a sure winner and Ive stumbled across ISM (Inspiartion Mining corp). It is traded on the canadian exchange but that's ok because it's about to go hit 15 cents before the end of the week. That's up from a current 6cents.

Mark my words. Thank me later.

AOP Digital Publisher of the Year 2010 & 2013

© Incisive Media Investments Limited 2014, Published by Incisive Financial Publishing Limited, Haymarket House, 28-29 Haymarket, London SW1Y 4RX, are companies registered in England and Wales with company registration numbers 04252091 & 04252093.

This email is intended for gwiscontract@goldenwest.com. If you do not wish to receive this email please:

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8/12/14 Malware Infected Links

From: Customer Name [mailto:username@yourdomain.com]

Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 11:33 AM
To: Customer Name
Subject: Your Cooperative Telephone Company Customer Survey

2014 Your Cooperative Telephone Company ISP Survey - August 12, 2014
________________________________________

Help bring a better Your Cooperative Telephone Company experience.

Hi, my name is Sarah Williams. We have selected you to participate in a 30 second survey about Your Cooperative Telephone Company.

When completed we'll present you several exclusive rewards to choose from.

All rewards are worth more than $80!

Question: 1 of 4

What is your gender?
________________________________________

( ) Male

( ) Female

[Continue]

Question: 2 of 4

Have you ever called the Your Cooperative Telephone Company support line? ________________________________________

( ) Yes, recently

( ) Not recently

( ) I used online help

( ) Prefer not to answer

[Continue]

Question: 3 of 4

What is your primary use for the Your Cooperative Telephone Company service? ________________________________________

( ) Work

( ) Leisure

( ) Mobile connectivity

( ) Prefer not to answer

[Continue]

Question: 4 of 4

Would you recommend Your Cooperative Telephone Company to friends? ________________________________________

( ) Yes

( ) No

[Continue]

Submitting answers...

Checking Promo Inventory...

Your privacy is important to us. We do not collect your personal information in this questionnaire. Please review our privacy policy and terms. We are not affiliated nor partnered with any third-party. See important terms and conditions.

Loyal Your Cooperative Telephone Company customer,

Congratulations! Your Cooperative Telephone Company customer.

Complete the 30 second survey

about Your Cooperative Telephone Company service to claim your exclusive rewards up to $225!
________________________________________

7/24/14 Malware Infected Link

KOHL'S

Kohl's Cares Rewards: b29f9bd3f61838b622f466def5385860

REDEEM YOUR KOHL'S CASH NOW

Redeem Gift Card:

Card # 284949

Heres how easy it is to redeem Kohl's-Bucks:

Complete your (1) minute questionnaire

Expect Great things...The more you know the more you kohl's....

Regards,

Kohl's-Rewards

End further messages from KOHHG Neteorks <> 841 Lake Road <> Stonewall <> LA <> 71078 <> [[Rem-settings]]

7/21/14 Phishing spam

Re: 250k in coverage no Med exam #5532

Home > Life Coverage > Your Term Life Ins

You provide for your family every day helping take care of everything from scraped knees to groceries, college to home payments. They know you're always there for them. Term life coverage helps keep that promise, even if you pass away.

For your piece of mind:

http://www.linkspam.com/plan-coverage

Package Currently Available:

$250k In Coverage $15/month | No Medical-exam necessary

It's tough to think about, but you can provide a level of financial-protection and security to your family.

You are priceless after all (or at least pretty close to priceless). Life coverage helps provide you peace of mind and can provide your family with financial-stability and security when it matters mo&# 115;t.

http://www.linkspam.com/plan-coverage-update

Thank You.

7/21/14 Virus Infected Link

Subject: Notice of appearance in court

Notice to Appear,

The copy of the court notice is attached to this letter.
Please, read it thoroughly.

Note: If you do not attend the hearing the judge may hear the case in your absence.

Truly yours,
Clerk to the Court,
Susan Mason

1/04/14 Malware Infected Link

Tax Relief Package (email username) [Id No. 39087] Set to expire 11:59pm on 04/25/2014 ...................................................

ATTN email@yourdomain.com

IRS Tax settlements are being issued as of 04/25/2014.

View the tax-relief Amount you qualify for here: http://www.headriseos.com/taxRelief/package/lgl3.pdf

Regards,

National Relief Program

ISP Alerts

2014 e-scams