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Topic: Another Malware scam........, Just delete if you get it.. DO NOT OPEN!

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Fragile Magic Male

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Posted: Oct. 04 2010,2:39 pm

Post # 1

Today I recieved an email supposedly from the USPS. It claimed that a package I sent on September 19 could not be delivered because of a bad address and instructed me to open the attached file to download and print a new shipping label so I could bring it to the Post Office and properly address the package. Luckily I'm smart enough (just barely) to know that I didn't send any packages on that date. I went to the USPS website and on the customer service page found the following message:

"Customers may be receiving email messages that allege to be from the U.S. Postal Service that contain fraudulent information about attempted or intercepted package delivery.

If opened, the messages instruct customers to click on a link to find out more about when they can expect delivery of their "package." Simply delete the message without taking any further action.

If you click on it, it will install trojan downloader code that can compromise the security of your computer and contacts.

The Postal Service Inspection Service is aware of the problem and working hard to resolve the issue and shut down the malicious program.

We regret any inconvenience this may have caused our customers. For additional information on the virus or to report receipt of a message, please contact 1-800-ASK-USPS."

If you recieve this email DO NOT OPEN IT!

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DirtySquirty Male

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Posted: Oct. 04 2010,3:19 pm

Post # 2

Thanks for the heads up....I've seen this one before. :rolleyes

"It seemed like a hell of an idea at the time".

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Posted: Oct. 04 2010,3:23 pm

Post # 3

Forkin' Hackers!! :guns

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Fragile Magic Male

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Posted: Oct. 04 2010,4:53 pm

Post # 4

Quote (DirtySquirty @ Oct. 04 2010,3:19 pm)

Thanks for the heads up....I've seen this one before. Ã‚Â :rolleyes

Ã‚Â

Figures, things like this usually cycle in and out for several years..... :pissed

fockers..... :angry

Edited by Fragile Magic on Oct. 04 2010,5:13 pm

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Posted: Oct. 04 2010,5:45 pm

Post # 5

yeah...really adds meaning to, "You've Got Mail" :laugh

I wasted an entire morning last week cleaning a computer at the office....I could literally watch the code propagate!

:break

It's a fact of Life:

After Monday and Tuesday, even the Calendar says : WTF .......

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Carrera Elite Male

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Posted: Oct. 04 2010,6:36 pm

Post # 6

Quote (GlassMan @ Oct. 04 2010,5:45 pm)

I wasted an entire morning last week cleaning a computer

That Really Cut Into Your Nap Time!! :sleep

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I've Reached The Age Where Happy Hour Is A Nap!!

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Posted: Oct. 04 2010,7:23 pm

Post # 7

So there's something wrong with your package?? :eek

"This is for all the friends I've known, this is for all the ones who've never left me alone. This is for all the ones I've lost along the way...thanks for being a part of today."

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Posted: Oct. 04 2010,7:28 pm

Post # 8

Quote (GlassMan @ Oct. 04 2010,5:45 pm)

I wasted an entire morning last week cleaning a computer at the office....I could literally watch the code propagate!

:break

Damm...I hate that chit... :break

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Posted: Oct. 05 2010,5:48 am

Post # 9

Yep that's an old one, had a few of them before and it's a dead giveaway when you haven't mailed any packages!.. :rolleyes

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DirtySquirty Male

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Posted: Oct. 05 2010,6:11 am

Post # 10

I got one yesterday....something about my i tunes account, and my recent downloads.

Delete....... :rolleyes

I don't have an i tunes account, and have never downloaded a thing from them! :beat

"It seemed like a hell of an idea at the time".

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Posted: Oct. 05 2010,6:17 am

Post # 11

Quote (DirtySquirty @ Oct. 05 2010,6:11 am)

I got one yesterday....something about my i tunes account, and my recent downloads.

Delete....... :rolleyes

Ã‚Â

I don't have an i tunes account, and have never downloaded a thing from them! Ã‚Â :beat

Ã‚Â

I get those quite often, quite funny really!.. :laugh

I did open one up on my junker once, was pretty interesting trying to find the bug!. :eek

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DirtySquirty Male

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Posted: Oct. 05 2010,6:19 am

Post # 12

Quote (GoFastRacer @ Oct. 05 2010,6:17 am)

Quote (DirtySquirty @ Oct. 05 2010,6:11 am)

I got one yesterday....something about my i tunes account, and my recent downloads.

Delete....... :rolleyes

Ã‚Â

I don't have an i tunes account, and have never downloaded a thing from them! Ã‚Â :beat

Ã‚Â

I get those quite often, quite funny really!.. :laugh

I did open one up on my junker once, was pretty interesting trying to find the bug!. :eek

Ã‚Â

"It seemed like a hell of an idea at the time".

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Posted: Oct. 05 2010,8:59 am

Post # 13

I Get EMails From A Bank I Don't Have An Account With.....Delete....Next....

Sarcasim, Just one more thing that I offer for free!!
I've Reached The Age Where Happy Hour Is A Nap!!

WWW.StormPokerRuns.Com

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Posted: Oct. 05 2010,9:09 am

Post # 14

Quote (Carrera Elite @ Oct. 05 2010,8:59 am)

I Get EMails From A Bank I Don't Have An Account With.....Delete....Next....

Me too....glad I don't do business with BofA...I get them monthly from them. Well, the fake "them", lol.

"This is for all the friends I've known, this is for all the ones who've never left me alone. This is for all the ones I've lost along the way...thanks for being a part of today."

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DirtySquirty Male

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Posted: Oct. 05 2010,10:23 am

Post # 15

Quote (CaliKat @ Oct. 05 2010,9:09 am)

Quote (Carrera Elite @ Oct. 05 2010,8:59 am)

I Get EMails From A Bank I Don't Have An Account With.....Delete....Next....

Me too....glad I don't do business with BofA...I get them monthly from them. Ã‚Â Well, the fake "them", lol.

Another good reason to never bank online!! :rolleyes

"It seemed like a hell of an idea at the time".

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Carrera Elite Male

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Posted: Oct. 05 2010,3:28 pm

Post # 16

I Get Them From The Bank I Deal With Too....I Just Junk Them Anyways.....If They Want Me To Know Something, They Mail It To Me.....

Sarcasim, Just one more thing that I offer for free!!
I've Reached The Age Where Happy Hour Is A Nap!!

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Posted: Oct. 05 2010,8:52 pm

Post # 17

Ive had several emails saying that I have won a lottery and to send my account info so they can transfer the money. They have come from several different counties.

I guess I would have to "Play" the lottery to win. :laugh

Delete!!!

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Posted: Oct. 06 2010,5:56 am

Post # 18

Quote (BigDog @ Oct. 05 2010,8:52 pm)

Delete!!!

That's a common scam that's been around for a long time, in fact used to get them by snail mail!.. :beat

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Posted: Oct. 06 2010,5:58 am

Post # 19

Quote (Carrera Elite @ Oct. 05 2010,3:28 pm)

I Get Them From The Bank I Deal With Too....I Just Junk Them Anyways.....If They Want Me To Know Something, They Mail It To Me.....

I get them from different banks, and I don't even deal with them!.. :laugh

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DirtySquirty Male

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Posted: Oct. 06 2010,6:11 am

Post # 20

Quote (GoFastRacer @ Oct. 06 2010,5:58 am)

Quote (Carrera Elite @ Oct. 05 2010,3:28 pm)

I Get Them From The Bank I Deal With Too....I Just Junk Them Anyways.....If They Want Me To Know Something, They Mail It To Me.....

I get them from different banks, and I don't even deal with them!.. :laugh

Yeppers.

"It seemed like a hell of an idea at the time".

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Posted: Oct. 06 2010,10:29 am

Post # 21

I Received One Not Too Long Ago, That The Heading Simply Said "Credit Card Alert"..... :rolleyes

Sarcasim, Just one more thing that I offer for free!!
I've Reached The Age Where Happy Hour Is A Nap!!

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Posted: Oct. 07 2010,5:58 am

Post # 22

Quote (Carrera Elite @ Oct. 06 2010,10:29 am)

I Received One Not Too Long Ago, That The Heading Simply Said "Credit Card Alert"..... :rolleyes

I get those every now and then too, and I don't have credit cards!.. :rolleyes

Edited by GoFastRacer on Oct. 07 2010,5:59 am

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DirtySquirty Male

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Posted: Oct. 07 2010,6:08 am

Post # 23

Had one waiting this morning. :rolleyes

Title said " Your Federal Tax payment didn't go through...."

Federal Tax Payment?? :beat

Delete!!

"It seemed like a hell of an idea at the time".

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Posted: Oct. 08 2010,5:29 am

Post # 24

Quote (DirtySquirty @ Oct. 07 2010,6:08 am)

Had one waiting this morning. Ã‚Â :rolleyes

Title said " Your Federal Tax payment didn't go through...."

Federal Tax Payment?? Ã‚Â :beat

Ã‚Â

Ã‚Â Delete!!

The sad part about that is there are people that actually fall for that $hit!... :rolleyes

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DirtySquirty Male

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Posted: Oct. 08 2010,6:05 am

Post # 25

Boy....they don't give up either...." SECOND NOTICE: Your Federal Tax Payment was Rejected". :beat

Delete!!

"It seemed like a hell of an idea at the time".

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