FLURRY OF SPAM TARGETING THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION.
December 10, 2008: Consumers continue to
be inundated by spam purportedly from the FBI. As with previous spam attacks, the
latest versions use the names of several high ranking executives within the FBI
and even the IC3 to attempt to defraud consumers… ›› more
NEW TECHNIQUE UTILIZING PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE (PBX) SYSTEMS TO CONDUCT VISHING
ATTACKS.
December 5, 2008: The FBI has received information
concerning a new technique used to conduct vishing attacks. The recent attacks were
conducted by hackers exploiting a security vulnerability in Asterisk software… ›› more
CIRCULATION OF FRAUDULENT E-MAIL CLAIMING TO BE FROM FBI ASSISTANT DIRECTOR,
KEVIN FAVREAU.
December 5, 2008: Spam, purportedly from
the FBI, continues to be an epidemic. As with past spam attacks, the latest version
uses an FBI official's name… ›› more
HOLIDAY SEASON CYBER SCAMMERS TARGET VICTIMS.
December 1, 2008: The FBI is reminding people
this holiday season that cyber criminals continue to aggressively seek ways to steal
money and personal information. Scammers are using several techniques to fool potential
victims including… ›› more
FRAUDULENT SPAM E-MAIL PURPORTED FROM FBI DEPUTY DIRECTOR JOHN S. PISTOLE.
October 16, 2008: A spam e-mail claiming
to be from FBI Deputy Director John S. Pistole is currently being circulated. This
attempt to defraud is the typical e-mail scam using the name and reputation of an
FBI official to create an air of authenticity… ›› more
HIT MAN E-MAIL RETURNS.
August 28, 2008: The IC3 continues to receive
thousands of reports concerning the hit man e-mail scheme. E-mail content has evolved
since late 2006; however, the messages remain similar in nature, claiming the sender
has been hired to kill the recipient… ›› more
STORM WORM VIRUS.
July 30, 2008: Be on the lookout for spam
e-mails spreading the Storm Worm malicious software (malware) which mention "F.B.I.
vs. facebook". The e-mail directs the recipient to click on a link to view an article
about the FBI and Facebook. Once the user clicks on the link, malware is downloaded
to the Internet connected device and causes it to become infected and become part
of the Storm Worm botnet… ›› more
TIPS ON AVOIDING FRAUDULENT CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION SCHEMES.
July 8, 2008: Since late May and early June
2008, there have been several natural disasters throughout the country – including
tornadoes, wildfires, and floods – which have devastated lives and property.
In the wake of these events which have caused emotional distress and great monetary
loss to numerous victims, individuals across the nation often feel a desire to help
these victims, frequently through monetary donations… ›› more
PHISHING AND VISHING ATTACKS TARGETING USERS OF EPPICARDS.
June 13, 2008: The IC3 has received reports
of phishing attacks targeting users of EPPICards. The EPPICard is similar to a debit
card. EPPICards are issued by a state agency for the purpose of receiving child-support
payments. The cards are currently used in 15 states… ›› more
FRAUDULENT REFUND NOTIFICATION PURPORTEDLY FROM THE IC3.
June 6, 2008: Consumers need to be aware
of e-mail schemes containing various versions of fraudulent refund notifications
purportedly from the IC3 and the government of the United Kingdom… ›› more
SCAM EMAILS SEEK DONATIONS TO HELP CHINESE EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS.
May 20, 2008: The FBI is asking people to
beware of emails claiming to be raising money to help the victims of the recent
earthquake in China… ›› more
PHISHING RELATED TO ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC STIMULUS CHECKS.
May 8, 2008: The FBI warns consumers of
recently reported spam email purportedly from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
which is actually an attempt to steal consumer information… ›› more
FRAUDULENT GRAND JURY SUMMONS CONTAINING MALWARE.
April 17, 2008: The IC3 warns consumers
of recently reported spam email containing a fraudulent subpoena notifying recipients
they are commanded to appear and testify before a Grand Jury… ›› more
STORM WORM VIRUS.
February 11, 2008: With the Valentine's
Day holiday approaching, be on the lookout for spam e-mails spreading the Storm
Worm malicious software (malware). The e-mail directs the recipient to click on
a link to retrieve the electronic greeting card… ›› more
VISHING ATTACKS INCREASE.
January 17, 2008: Are you one of many who
have received an e-mail, text message, or telephone call, purportedly from your
credit card/debit card company directing you to contact a telephone number to re-activate
your card due to a security issue? The IC3 has received multiple reports on different
variations of this scheme known as "vishing"… ›› more
FRAUDULENT INHERITANCE SCHEME EMAIL CLAIMS TO BE FROM UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF STATE.
December 11, 2007: Criminals have added
posing as the United States Department of State to their array of frauds. Fraudulent
emails are being distributed claiming to have verified an inheritance from another
country belonging to the victim. To make these emails appear legitimate, they contain
information taken from the Department of State's website… ›› more
EMAIL PURPORTED TO BE FROM THE GOVERNOR OF THE SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS.
December 11, 2007: The FBI has become aware
of a spam email purporting to be from Amando M. Tetangco, the Governot of the Bangko
Sentral ng Pilipinas, (Central Bank of the Philippines). The sender claims the recipient
is the beneficiary of a large sum of money, free of any liens or encumbrances… ›› more
TIPS ON AVOIDING FRAUDULENT CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION SCHEMES.
July 17, 2007: Throughout the year events
will occur which may prompt individuals with criminal intent to solicit for contributions
for a charitable organization and/or a good cause. When donating, consumers should
consider the following… ›› more
SPAM INVOLVING THE U.S. MILITARY.
July 17, 2007: The FBI continues to receive
reports of spam e-mail which claim to be from an official of the U.S. military sent
on behalf of American soldiers stationed overseas. The scam e-mails vary in content… ›› more
AN INCREASE IN INTERNET SCHEMES PURPORTEDLY FROM THE FBI.
July 17, 2007: The IC3 has increasingly
received intelligence of fraudulent schemes misrepresenting the FBI and/or Director
Robert S. Mueller III. The fraudulent e-mails give the appearance of legitimacy
due to the usage of pictures of the FBI Director… ›› more
GREETING CARD SCAM.
July 17, 2007: The FBI continues to receive
reports of Internet fraud related to electronic greeting cards… ›› more
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ALERTS PUBLIC ABOUT FRAUDULENT SPAM EMAIL.
June 27, 2007: The Department of Justice
has recently become aware of fraudulent spam e-mail messages claiming to be from
DOJ… ›› more
NEW TWIST CONCERNING THREAT AND EXTORTION EMAILS.
January 9, 2007: There is a new twist to
the IC3 Alert posted on December 7, 2006 regarding emails claiming that the sender
has been paid to kill the recipient… ›› more
NEW VIRUS IDENTIFIED: WAREZOV/STRATION WORM.
December 15, 2006: The FBI has become aware
of a worm identified as Warezov/Stration Worm circulating as a spam email quickly
and effectively across the Internet… ›› more
EMAILS CONTAINING THREATS AND EXTORTION.
December 7, 2006: The Internet Crime Complaint
Center (IC3) has recently received information concerning spam emails threatening
to assassinate the recipient… ›› more
SPAM EMAIL CONFIRMING THE PURCHASE OF A COMPUTER.
November 8, 2006: The IC3 has received information
concerning multiple email hoaxes confirming the recipient's purchase of a computer.
›› more
JOB SEEKERS BEWARE: COUNTERFEIT CHECK SCAM SEEKS 'DONATIONS COLLECTORS'
November 1, 2006: State Charities Bureau
Urges Consumers to Beware of Job Offers HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ —
Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Pedro A. Cortes today warned consumers
of scammers who are targeting job seekers in an elaborate, widespread operation
spanning the country… ›› more
ATTENTION — FRAUDULENT SPAM EMAIL PURPORTED TO BE FROM FBI DIRECTOR MUELLER
October 18, 2006: The FBI has become aware
of a spam email claiming to be from FBI Director Robert Mueller III. This scam appears
to be a typical Nigerian scam; however, the attempt to defraud victims comes in
two separate emails. The same email address is used to deliver both phases of the
spam… ›› more
ATTENTION — FRAUDULENT EMAIL PURPORTED TO BE REPRESENTING CONGRESSIONAL
INTERESTS
October 13, 2006: The fraudulent email is
sent from "infowhitehouse3@ig.com.br." The author of the email claims to be
representing several U.S. Legislative committees… ›› more
AUTO AUCTION FRAUD
October 12, 2006: The IC3 has received a
significant number of recent complaints regarding Internet auction fraud involving
the sale of automobiles purported to be located outside of the United States. The
typical fraud involves an auction for a vehicle said to be in Europe… ›› more
40% OF FRAUD ALERTS ARE NOT SET PROPERLY, LEAVING MILLIONS UNPROTECTED!
August 30, 2006: Identity theft has become
a real national emergency, affecting over 9.9 million consumers last year. And if
that figure is not frightening enough, another alarming statistic emerges —
40% of fraud alerts are not set properly. (source Debix
Fraud Alert Study August 2006) ›› more
SCAM PREYING ON AMERICANS' EMOTIONS FOR US DEPLOYED SOLDIERS
August 10, 2006: The IC3 has received reports
concerning multiple email hoaxes claiming to be from a soldier deployed to Iraq.
The individual claims to be in possession of millions of dollars and requests assistance
in moving the funds… ›› more
ANOTHER FRAUDULENT FBI EMAIL ALERT
July 24, 2006: The IC3 has received reports
concerning another email hoax claiming to be from the FBI. The new email hoax is
similar to the warning posted on the IC3 website on November 22, 2005. The attachment
to the email message contains a virus.… ›› more
CELLULAR PHONE DATING SERVICE SCHEME
June 28, 2006: The FBI has been alerted
to a newly discovered malware located at http://www.irrealhost.com. Malware is software
designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's consent.… ››
more
PHISHING ATTACKS TARGET MYSPACE.COM USERS
June 15, 2006: The FBI was recently made
aware of phishing attacks targeting users of the popular social networking web site,
www.myspace.com (MySpace)… ›› more
FRAUDULENT EMAIL PURPORTEDLY FROM THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
(FDIC)
June 14, 2006: The IC3 has received complaints
concerning a spam email purportedly from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(FDIC). This scheme was originally unleashed in 2004, but is currently resurfacing… ›› more
ANOTHER EXTORTION SCAM THIS WEEK!
March 15, 2006: March is turning out to
be "Extortion Month". Our friends at LURHQ Corporation have alerted us to a new
malicious software program (malware for short) called "Cryzip". This malware encrypts
a user's files and then demands a ransom to unlock them. A full description of this
malware can be found at http://www.lurhq.com/cryzip.html.
If you believe your computer is infected with this malware please report it at our
File A Complaint
page.
EXTORTION EMAIL ALERT!
March 13, 2006: The FBI has been made aware
of a spam email attempting to extort money from the recipient. The email purports
to be from Shawn Dudziak, using the email address of shawndud@hotmail.com.
The email provides accurate information about the victim including complete name,
address, telephone number, social security number, and date of birth; all the information
a credit report/credit application would include. The email threatens to destroy
the victim's credit unless the victim sends $500.00 through e-gold or Western Union…
›› more
BLACKWORM INTERNET WORM ALERT!
February 2, 2006: Blackworm is a mass-mailing
worm which degrades security software and destroys certain types of files. The worm
is also known as: CME-24, Kapser.A, KillAV.GR, Grew.A, Nyxem.E, MyWife.d, Small.KI,
Tearec.A, and Blackmal.E. Blackworm will destroy files on infected systems on the
3rd of every month beginning February 3, 2006. Blackworm is detected and removed
by up-to-date anti-virus software.
An overview of this worm can be found at http://www.lurhq.com/blackworm.html.
If you do not have up-to-date anti-virus software installed on your system then
you can use one of the following removal tools:
http://www.f-secure.com/tools/f-force.zip
Link to Symantec w32.blackmal@mm Removal Tool
FRAUDULENT IRS EMAIL ALERT!
November 30, 2005: ATTENTION – EMAIL DISGUISED
AS THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) PHISHING FOR PERSONAL INFORMATION
The FBI has become aware of a spam email claiming the recipient is eligible to receive
a tax refund for $571.94. The email purports to be from tax-returns@irs.gov
with the subject line of "IRS Tax Refund." ›› more
FRAUDULENT PAYPAL EMAIL ALERT!
November 28, 2005: An email requesting recipients
to update their PayPal credit card information in order to receive funds from a
PayPal class action settlement suit is in circulation… ›› more
FRAUDULENT FBI EMAIL ALERT!
November 22, 2005: The FBI continues to
see reports of email hoaxes claiming to be from the FBI. The new email hoax is similar
to the warning posted on the IC3 website on 2/23/05. The current email appears to
be sent from the email addresses admin@fbi.gov and mail@fbi.gov. The
email message contains a malicious computer form of a file attachment… ››
more
FRAUDULENT SITES CAPITALIZING ON RELIEF EFFORTS OF HURRICANE KATRINA!
September 01, 2005: The FBI is seeing an
influx of websites soliciting for charitable donations to aid the victims of the
latest natural disaster, Hurricane Katrina… ›› more
