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SPAM E-Mail Confirming the Purchase of a Computer

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has received information concerning multiple e-mail hoaxes confirming the recipient's purchase of a computer. These e-mails are fraudulent.

  • The first e-mail hoax claims the recipient made the purchase through an online service provider. The e-mail contains a link if the recipient wishes to dispute the charges to their account. Once the link is selected, the recipient is requested to provide their account information.
  • The second e-mail hoax includes a PDF attachment claiming to be the order summary. The attachment contains a virus which will infect your computer.
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