An FBI press release issued on Oct. 28 warned PC users about Cryptolocker, a ransomware campaign that has been extorting money from computer users. The warning said, “The FBI is aware of a file encrypting Ransomware known as CryptoLocker. Businesses are receiving email with alleged customer complaints containing an attachment that when opened, appears as a window and is in fact … [Read more...] about CryptoLocker malware hits personal and business email
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Disaster Relief Fraud – two sides of the scam
I was contacted by a reader recently who is on a campaign to raise awareness about disaster relief fraud. The US Government Accounting Office estimates that $1 billion in fraudulent claims were paid after Hurricane Katrina. In fact, the reader who wrote to me is still in a lawsuit involving victims of that disaster, of which she is one.One of the real problems with disaster … [Read more...] about Disaster Relief Fraud – two sides of the scam
The Microsoft Email Award scam
Like this? Take a look at these other email scam posts. The Avaya Modular Messaging Scam and Bankruptcy services firm becomes latest email scam target On Oct. 23, the “Microsoft Online Email Award” notifications were sent out. The only problem is that this “award” is a scam. This particular email reads as follows: Final confirmationWe are delighted to announce that your … [Read more...] about The Microsoft Email Award scam
Stephen Douglass
Author Stephen Douglass describes his work experience as taking him from two of the largest oil companies in the world to “one of the smallest oil companies in the world: his own.” In this interview, the former oil executive talks about his first novel, “The Bridge to Caracas,” and the events that inspired him to write about one of the largest and most audacious thefts in US … [Read more...] about Stephen Douglass
Even travel pros fall for scams
The following story is provided by travel writer Janet Brown and illustrates just how easy it is for even seasoned travelers to be taken in, especially when their defenses are down.I was tired when I stumbled off the plane from Bangkok to Hong Kong and by the time my passport had been stamped by an Immigration officer, I felt bedraggled and ready to end my day.I had … [Read more...] about Even travel pros fall for scams