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Archive for October, 2009
FDIC Download Scam
Oct 29th
Recieve an email from the FDIC lately? Chances are it was a plot to get you to download an unknown type of software. This software claims to allow users to check the current ammount of insured coverage with the FDIC.
Honestly, no one is sure what this software does. It might be a form of spyware, capturing keystrokes and account log-ins, or perhaps is is malicious in nature. The truth is no one is sure.
The phony email subject line is “Check your Bank Deposit Insurance Coverage”. The email contains multiple links that look like the FDIC website, but when a user clicks a hyperlink a program is prompted for download. Avoid this fake FDIC program by immediately deleting any suspicious emails without opening them or clicking the hyperlinks.
Frozen Chicken Scam
Oct 8th
A man from Louisianna has been sentenced to 7 years in prison. His crime? Selling the Egyptian government an estimated 7 million dollars worth of frozen chicken which he never delivered.
Egypt was to purchase 5,000 tons of chicken from Alexander Legault. Alex has plead guilty and will serve his time in jail and be charged a $15,000 fine.
It is great he is convicted… but trading up 7 years in jail for 7 million dollars… is it worth it?
Veteran Prescription Co-Pay Scam
Oct 7th
A new scam is targeting veterans and war heroes. They served in WWII, Vietnam, Korea, The War On Terror, and now they have to watch themselves in their own household.
The scam works by the Veteran recieving a phone call by someone claiming to be from the Veteran’s Affairs office. The scammer informs the veteran there is a new policy with the prescription drug coverage. The scammer collects some personal information about the Veteran and then steals the co-payments for the prescription drug coverage.
The VA does not collect information in this manner. If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be the VA and continues to ask you personal questions, the best thing to do is hang up. Never give your Social Security, checking account number, or other identifiable information to someone who you don’t know who they are.
