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SpamScams.net https://www.spamscams.net Ultimate Spam Email Archive Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:23:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Spoofed FBI Internet Domains Pose Cyber and Disinformation Risks https://www.spamscams.net/security-alerts/spoofed-fbi-internet-domains-pose-cyber-and-disinformation-risks/ Mon, 23 Nov 2020 19:06:41 +0000 https://www.spamscams.net/?p=2027 The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing this announcement to help the public recognize and avoid spoofed FBI-related Internet domains. The FBI observed unattributed cyber actors registering numerous domains spoofing legitimate FBI websites, indicating the potential for future operational activity. The FBI’s main official website is www.fbi.gov. (See appendix for a list of identified…

]]> Child Abductors Potentially Using Social Media or Social Networks to Lure Victims In Lieu of an In-Person Ruse https://www.spamscams.net/security-alerts/child-abductors-potentially-using-social-media-or-social-networks-to-lure-victims-in-lieu-of-an-in-person-ruse/ Thu, 15 Oct 2020 18:59:58 +0000 https://www.spamscams.net/?p=2025 The FBI warns the public of the potential threat of individuals posing as minors on popular social media or social networks to lure victims in lieu of immediate, in person ruse with the intent to abduct. Due to COVID-19 related school closures, minors likely will be at greater risk for encountering offenders online as they seek to occupy their free time with increased social media use.

]]> FBI Cyber Strategy https://www.spamscams.net/email-spam-news/fbi-cyber-strategy/ Thu, 08 Oct 2020 18:47:34 +0000 https://www.spamscams.net/?p=2021 For over a century, the FBI has been investigating crimes and collecting intelligence to protect the American public. As threats have evolved, so has our strategy. The FBI’s new cyber strategy not only focuses on how we will confront the unique challenges faced in cyberspace, but also why we pursue our cyber mission: so the American people have safety, security, and confidence in a digitally…

]]> A COVID 19-Driven Increase in Telework from Hotels Could Pose a Cyber Security Risk for Guests https://www.spamscams.net/identity-theft/a-covid-19-driven-increase-in-telework-from-hotels-could-pose-a-cyber-security-risk-for-guests/ Tue, 06 Oct 2020 18:42:42 +0000 https://www.spamscams.net/?p=2019

]]> Spoofed Internet Domains and Email Accounts Pose Cyber and Disinformation Risks to Voters https://www.spamscams.net/fraud-alert/spoofed-internet-domains-and-email-accounts-pose-cyber-and-disinformation-risks-to-voters/ Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:35:22 +0000 https://www.spamscams.net/?p=2017 The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are issuing this announcement to help the public recognize and avoid spoofed election-related internet domains and email accounts during the 2020 election year. Spoofed domains and email accounts are leveraged by foreign actors and cybercriminals and can be easily mistaken for legitimate…

]]> Foreign Actors Likely to Use Online Journals to Spread Disinformation Regarding 2020 Elections https://www.spamscams.net/fraud-alert/foreign-actors-likely-to-use-online-journals-to-spread-disinformation-regarding-2020-elections/ Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:51:15 +0000 https://www.spamscams.net/?p=2015 The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are issuing this announcement to raise awareness of the potential threat posed by foreign-backed online journals that spread disinformation regarding the 2020 elections. Foreign intelligence services have been known to use websites, including pseudo-academic online journals…

]]> Distributed Denial of Service Attacks Could Hinder Access to Voting Information, Would Not Prevent Voting https://www.spamscams.net/fraud-alert/distributed-denial-of-service-attacks-could-hinder-access-to-voting-information-would-not-prevent-voting/ Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:32:08 +0000 https://www.spamscams.net/?p=2013 The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are issuing this announcement to raise awareness that Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on election infrastructure can hinder access to voting information but would not prevent voting. DDoSs are common cyber-attacks that can slow or render election-related public-facing websites…

]]> False Claims of Hacked Voter Information Likely Intended to Cast Doubt on Legitimacy of U.S. Elections https://www.spamscams.net/fraud-alert/false-claims-of-hacked-voter-information-likely-intended-to-cast-doubt-on-legitimacy-of-u-s-elections/ Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:26:33 +0000 https://www.spamscams.net/?p=2011 The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are issuing this announcement to raise awareness of the potential threat posed by attempts to spread disinformation regarding cyberattacks on U.S. voter registration databases or voting systems. During the 2020 election season, foreign actors and cyber criminals are spreading false and…

]]> Cyber Threats to Voting Processes Could Slow But Not Prevent Voting https://www.spamscams.net/fraud-alert/cyber-threats-to-voting-processes-could-slow-but-not-prevent-voting/ Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:24:18 +0000 https://www.spamscams.net/?p=2009 The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are issuing this announcement to inform the public that attempts by cyber actors to compromise election infrastructure could slow but not prevent voting. The FBI and CISA have not identified any incidents, to date, capable of preventing Americans from voting or changing vote tallies for the…

]]> Foreign Actors and Cybercriminals Likely to Spread Disinformation Regarding 2020 Election Results https://www.spamscams.net/fraud-alert/foreign-actors-and-cybercriminals-likely-to-spread-disinformation-regarding-2020-election-results/ Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:07:52 +0000 https://www.spamscams.net/?p=2007 The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are issuing this announcement to raise awareness of the potential threat posed by attempts to spread disinformation regarding the results of the 2020 elections. Foreign actors and cybercriminals could create new websites, change existing websites, and create or share corresponding social media…

]]> FBI Sees Rise in Online Shopping Scams https://www.spamscams.net/fraud-alert/fbi-sees-rise-in-online-shopping-scams/ Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:14:15 +0000 https://www.spamscams.net/?p=2003 An increasing number of victims are being directed to fraudulent websites via social media platforms and popular online search engines. METHODS According to complaints received by the FBI, an increasing number of victims have not received items they purchased from websites offering low prices on items such as gym equipment, small appliances, tools and furniture. Victims reported they were led…

]]> Implementation of Fraudulent COVID-19 Shipping and Insurance Fees by Criminal Actors https://www.spamscams.net/fraud-alert/fraudulent-covid-19-shipping-insurance-fees/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 18:09:24 +0000 https://www.spamscams.net/?p=2001 The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing this announcement to raise awareness of criminal actors exploiting the public and the shipping industry by invoking fake COVID-19-related regulations and fees. The FBI is aware of incidents involving individuals or companies referencing fake “newly enacted” COVID-19 shipping laws, regulations, or insurance requirements with the purpose of…

]]> Increased Use of Mobile Banking Apps Could Lead to Exploitation https://www.spamscams.net/fraud-alert/increased-use-of-mobile-banking-apps-could-lead-to-exploitation/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 18:03:47 +0000 https://www.spamscams.net/?p=1999 As the public increases its use of mobile banking apps, partially due to increased time at home, the FBI anticipates cyber actors will exploit these platforms. Americans are increasingly using their mobile devices to conduct banking activities such as cashing checks and transferring funds. US financial technology providers estimate more than 75 percent of Americans used mobile banking in some…

]]> People’s Republic of China (PRC) Targeting COVID-19 Research Organizations https://www.spamscams.net/fraud-alert/peoples-republic-of-china-targeting-covid-19-research-organizations/ Fri, 29 May 2020 17:58:04 +0000 https://www.spamscams.net/?p=1997 The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are issuing this announcement to raise awareness of the threat to COVID-19-related research. The FBI is investigating the targeting and compromise of U.S. organizations conducting COVID-19-related research by PRC-affiliated cyber actors and non-traditional collectors. These actors have been…

]]> Online Extortion Scams Increasing During the COVID-19 Crisis https://www.spamscams.net/fraud-alert/online-extortion-scams-increasing-during-the-covid-19-crisis/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:42:29 +0000 https://www.spamscams.net/?p=1995 The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has seen an increase in reports of online extortion scams during the current “stay-at-home” orders due to the COVID-19 crisis. Because large swaths of the population are staying at home and likely using the computer more than usual, scammers may use this opportunity to find new victims and pressure them into sending money. The scammers are sending e-mails…

]]> Cyber Criminals Conduct Business Email Compromise Through Exploitation of Cloud-Based Services, Costing U.S Businesses More Than $2 Billion https://www.spamscams.net/fraud-alert/exploitation-cloud-based-services-costing-us-businesses-more-than-2-billion/ Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:09:35 +0000 https://www.spamscams.net/?p=1992 Cyber criminals are targeting organizations that use popular cloud-based email services to conduct Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams. The scams are initiated through specifically developed phish kits designed to mimic the cloud-based email services in order to compromise business email accounts and request or misdirect transfers of funds. Between January 2014 and October 2019…

]]> Cyber Actors Take Advantage of COVID-19 Pandemic to Exploit Increased Use of Virtual Environments https://www.spamscams.net/fraud-alert/cyber-actors-take-advantage-of-covid-19-pandemic-to-exploit-increased-use-of-virtual-environments/ Thu, 02 Apr 2020 02:50:44 +0000 https://www.spamscams.net/?p=1988 The FBI anticipates cyber actors will exploit increased use of virtual environments by government agencies, the private sector, private organizations, and individuals as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Computer systems and virtual environments provide essential communication services for telework and education, in addition to conducting regular business. Cyber actors exploit vulnerabilities in…

]]> FBI SEES RISE IN FRAUD SCHEMES RELATED TO THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC https://www.spamscams.net/fraud-alert/fbi-sees-rise-in-fraud-schemes-related-to-the-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic/ Fri, 20 Mar 2020 20:46:18 +0000 https://www.spamscams.net/?p=1986 Scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, your personal information, or both. Don’t let them. Protect yourself and do your research before clicking on links purporting to provide information on the virus; donating to a charity online or through social media; contributing to a crowdfunding campaign; purchasing products online; or giving up your personal information in order…

]]> HUMAN TRAFFICKERS CONTINUE TO USE POPULAR ONLINE PLATFORMS TO RECRUIT VICTIMS https://www.spamscams.net/fraud-alert/human-traffickers-continue-to-use-popular-online-platforms-to-recruit-victims/ Mon, 16 Mar 2020 20:36:23 +0000 https://www.spamscams.net/?p=1980 The FBI warns the public to remain vigilant of the threat posed by criminals who seek to traffic individuals through force, fraud, or coercion through popular social media and dating platforms. Offenders often exploit dating apps and websites to recruit—and later advertise—sex trafficking victims. In addition, offenders are increasingly recruiting labor trafficking victims through what appear to…

]]> NEW MESSAGE FROM CITIBANK NEW YORK https://www.spamscams.net/spam-email/new-message-from-citibank-international-new-york/ Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:18:20 +0000 https://www.spamscams.net/?p=1966 CITIBANK INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK DIRECTOR, FOREIGN OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT ADDRESS: 87-11 Queens Boulevard, Elmhurst, NY 11373 OUR REF: CTBNYUS/BBU From Desktop of Mr. kelvin Williams DIRECTOR OF FUNDS CLEARANCE UNIT. E-mail: william_kevin@aol.com Attention Fund Beneficiary, Payment Release Instruction from Federal Reserve Bank of New York Acting on our capacity as the international…

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