Guest 718- Registered: 28 Jun 2011
- Posts: 195
#1
I've just received an E-mail which on face value comes from UPS re. a parcel I sent which they could not deliver. Well, I've never used UPS, and as the E-mail asked me to open a link bells started ringing.
After a bit of googling I find there is a scam running using the UPS logo. These E-Mails adopt many different forms and are the unauthorized actions of third parties not associated with UPS. These messages (referred to as "phishing" or "spoofing") are becoming more common and may appear legitimate by incorporating company brands, colors, or other legal disclaimers.
Should you receive any of these emails, DO NOT FOLLOW ANY LINKS OR CLICK ON ANY ATTACHMENTS - THIS WILL INFECT YOUR COMPUTER (simply opening the E-Mail is OK). Instead, simply delete the E-Mail. If you've accidentally selected a link, you should run a virus scan immediately.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
#2
getting all the more common now, i get one regularly about my online account with lloyds-tsb.
never ever had an account with them, as john says no problem if you don't open the attachment.
Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
- Posts: 3,037
#3
John I have received a couple of these a few weeks ago, I do use UPS but something about it didn't add up (address it was sent from, attachment looked suss) I didn't click on the link and deleted the e mail, thankfully after a scan all was well.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 14,118
#4
well done please do not get taken in like I did a few weeks ago.
Guest 717- Registered: 16 Jun 2011
- Posts: 468
#5
I'm still waiting for all that money To come in from Nigeria after I sent them my bank details
Keeps politics to myself
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
#6
same here helen after all why would a crown prince tell porkies?