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10 Ways to Spot an E-Mail Scam

ANTI-SOAP/PIA VIRUS, PHISHING email HACK WARNING!!!   SOAP/PIA VIRUS, PHISHING email HACK WARNING!!!

A Phishing email is circulating clambing to be anti-SOPA.

This is a HACKING email do NOT Click on the link in the email.

The email sates:-

YOUR NAME have you heard the sad story about MEGAUPLOAD com?

Those evil masterminds are willing to shut down:

myspace.com
search.yahoo.com
ebay.com
paypal.com
hotmail.com

Please read and sign petition here:

/ / s w e b c o DOT COM  whatever here THIS LINK IS PHISHING

Dont let PIPA and SOPA kill the internet. Become Anonymous!

Tony Scalise

Anti-Virus Software Tools & Utilities

SpamFilters

SOPA/PIPA Information (WebMaster Law)

 

Action Fraud is the place for you to find out about fraud. Basied the UK’s National Fraud Reporting Centre. If you’ve been scammed, ripped off or conned, there is something you can do about it - get in touch with Action Fraud. Some of the latest reported fraud attempts:-

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UK Students targeted in £1m phishing e-mail scam
Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:49:51 +0000 -

Hundreds of students have had their bank accounts compromised after having received phishing e-mails claiming that their details held with Government loan scheme providers needed to be updated. The targeted students received links to a bogus website where they were instructed to enter personal bank account details.

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Charity Commission Mobile Website Safeguards Public Against Fraud
Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:04:04 +0000 -

For those filled with Christmas spirit wanting to donate safely to charities this year, the Charity Commission hascellphone175cellphone175 launched a version of its website which is available to access via mobile phones today. This gives you the opportunity to verify a charity’s details and donate wherever you are. [16 December 2011]


Christmas is an active time for fundraising and the majority of charity collections are genuine. However, opportunists and fraudsters may attempt to take advantage of seasonal generosity. The mobile site holds the register of more than 180,000 charities. Members of the public can be confident that the money they donate will reach its intended destination.

 


The Charity Commission regulates charitable organisations in England and Wales. Its Chair, Dame Suzi Leather explains, “Many charities appeal for funds over the festive period and they currently need the public’s donations more than ever. But give smartly; make sure your money is going to a genuine registered charity. The Charity Commission’s new mobile site will help you to quickly check that the charity asking for your money is a proper registered charity. The site also provides useful information about individual charities so you can see what a charity will do with your money.”
 

All the Information you Need in One Place

 

As well as confirming that an organisation is a registered charity, the new site provides details of what individual charities do and where they operate. It also lists contact details for registered charities. If you’re in any doubt whether a collection is genuine you can contact the charity directly to confirm before making a donation.

 


The site is also useful for charity trustees, providing helpful summaries of the Charity Commission’s guidance on issues including fundraising and trading.
 

Dame Suzi Leather adds, “In addition to double-checking details of street charity collections, I would also encourage people making donations to watch out for email scams and fake websites. If you are suspicious of any appeals for donations, always check the charity registration number on the Charity Commission site or contact the charity directly.”
 

Help for Heroes co-founder and CEO, Bryn Parry has commented positively on the Charity Commission going mobile, “This is a fantastic initiative that will certainly reassure supporters that their hard-earned money is going exactly where it should. During the Christmas period it is so important to remember those that are going through a tough time, and anything that makes charitable giving a safer, more straightforward process is welcomed by Help for Heroes.”
 

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Action Fraud Warns Public to Be Aware of Ransomware Attacks
Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:36:49 +0000 -

RansomwareRansomwareCriminals are attempting to extort funds from unsuspecting computer users by impersonating the Metropolitan Police and other police forces internationally. Attacks are made at random and can be targeted at any internet user [14 December 2011]

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UK Christmas shoppers warned against naivety and over-confidence when purchasing online
Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:17:46 +0000 -

christmas shoppingchristmas shoppingToday marks the peak for UK consumers shopping online. Today and every Monday for the next three weeks are likely to see bumper online sales. Predictions are that consumers could spend as much as £7.75bn. This year’s online Christmas purchases will represent an increase of 14% from the same period last year. This is an excellent period for e-tailers and an opportunity for bargain hunters but it is also a prime opportunity for fraudsters wanting to separate innocent members of the public from their hard earned cash. [5 December 2011]

 

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Motorists: Beware of Fake Car Insurance Brokers
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:37:56 +0000 -

Up to 20,000 motorists could be driving uninsured after responding to cheap insurance offers advertised online or via small ads. [29 November 2011]

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Olympics Lottery Email Scam
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:27:13 +0000 -

A local Trading Standards is warning about an email scam that claims to be associated with the UK National Lottery and the International Olympic Committee. [29 November 2011]

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PayPal Email Address Change Phishing Scam
Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:23:36 +0000 -

PayPal account holders are being warned about a new phishing email scam that claims to be notifying them that their email address has been changed. [28 November 2011]

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Bogus Microsoft Engineers Strike Again
Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:32:23 +0000 -

Computer owners are being warned to watch out for bogus callers claiming to be from Microsoft once again, following a recent spate of phone calls. [27 November 2011]

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Driveway Fraudster Must Pay Back £1million
Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:51:34 +0000 -

A fraudster who stole thousands of pounds from householders under the guise of being a professional builder has been ordered to pay back almost £1million, or have four years added to his prison sentence. [27 November 2011]

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Computer Betting Fraudster Sentenced
Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:38:38 +0000 -

A man has been sentenced to more than two years in jail after setting up online betting accounts in the names of other people. [26 November 2011]

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Tab napping to attack your computer - and your finances... Tap napping' which takes phishing one step further. Tab napping is more sophisticated than the phishing scams we've seen so far, and it no longer relies on persuading you to click on a dodgy link. Instead it targets internet users who open lots of tabs on their browser at the same time (for example, by pressing CTRL + T).  How does it work? By replacing an inactive browser tab with a fake page set up specifically to obtain your personal data - without you even realising it has happened.  Believe it or not, fraudsters can actually detect when a tab has been left inactive for a while, and spy on your browser history to find out which websites you regularly visit, and therefore which pages to fake. So don't assume that after you have opened a new tab and visited a web page, that web page will stay the same even if you don't return to it for a time while you use other windows and tabs. Malicious code can replace the web page you opened with a fake version which looks virtually identical to the legitimate page you originally visited. Don't open any tabs while doing online banking - open new windows instead (CTL + N).  Finally, take a look at Online banking: How to stay safe to find out other ways to protect yourself from online scams.  More Browser and Browser Tools

Internet Crime Complaint Center A partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the NW3C (National White Collar Crime Center).   The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has reported about Scareware.  Scareware is design to scare you into take an action, which will usually cause you some type of problems. For example indicating that you have a virus on your computer and to remove it you should run a program, the program suggested which is said will remove the virus could actually infect your computer.  The IC3  warned users that although these pop-up security warnings look authentic and sometimes even appear to be running a real-time anti virus scan of the users computer, they are not to be trusted.  The scareware is intimidating to most users and extremely aggressive in its attempt to lure the user into purchasing the rogue software that will allegedly remove the viruses from their computer, the note stated. If a user receives these anti-virus pop-ups, it is recommended to close the browser or shut the system down, then run a full trusted anti-virus scan, (not any supplied by any such warnings), whenever the computer is turned back on.   Anti-POP-UP & Toolbars. Anti-Virus Software Tools & Utilities

Fake Social Network Profiles: a New Form of Identity Theft More Social Network Links

The Block List Checker tool allows you to query a number of spam-block and server boycott lists with an IP address you specify to try and ascertain if the IP address is listed as a known spammer or an open mail relay. This can be useful if you need to check the authenticity of logs or emails. 

SpamCop Blocking List. Are you I listed?: You can check the status of any server by entering the IP address.

McAfee Site Advisor.  We test the Web to help keep you safe from spyware, spam, viruses and online scams.

There is a handy little too at Google for checking the recent history on domains which is well worth using when link building (link exchanges, link drops) as well as checking websites you may be linking out to within your content or blog posts, (Just does provides basic report on the website) :-

Iconix eMail ID software download  Iconix is committed to making it easy to identify legitimate emails. We are working closely with companies like Google and Iconix to give our users the best protection against fraudulent, phishing and suspect emails.  If you are a Gmail user, it's easy to identify legitimate emails. You can simply enable an icon which will only show up when an email is from PayPal (or from our sister company, eBay). So when you receive an email from us, or our partners at eBay , you will see a key icon next to the message in your Inbox. Only legitimate PayPal emails have this icon so if you get an email claiming to come from PayPal and you don't see the icon, it's not from us. So please don't open it.  To enable this feature in Gmail, go to 'Settings', 'Labs', then tick the Enable box next to the 'Authentication icon for verified senders' option and click on 'Save Changes'.  This software download from Iconix can help reduce phishing by confirming whether you received a legitimate PayPal email. After Iconix eMail ID has been installed, you'll see an Iconix eMail ID icon (a gold lock with a tick) whenever you receive authentic emails from PayPal. It's free and it works with most of the major email services like Gmail, (Google Mail), MSN Hotmail, Yahoo Mail, Outlook Express, and many more.  If your preferred email program, web mail provider or operating system. is not listed, click here and we will notify you when support is available. For more information, go to the Iconix websiteHow does the Iconix solution work? The Iconix solution couples our advanced technologies with authentication techniques such as Yahoo!'s Domain Keys and Microsoft's Sender ID to confirm the source of an email, and will support Domain Keys Identified Mail (DKIM), which is a joint effort between Cisco and Yahoo!, as it is adopted in the industry. This combined solution makes it very difficult for bad guys to spoof the identity of emails with an Iconix Truemark icon.   Also see PayPal Support Club. Review and helpful links, coding examples, warnings, other shopping cart links, etc. PayPal is a on-link banking system that allows website owners to integrate shopping cart technology into their site.  Find out more, includes links to helpful site about PayPal shopping cart technology.

Internet Scams BlogSpot A blog about discovered Internet scams

Antiphishing.org  Anti-Fraud Organizations and Links   Corporate Anti-Fraud Policies

Spam Filters        Email software and Autoresponders

Rip off report List unethical behavior websites, etc...

Complaints Complaints.com is a database of personal, first-hand, consumer experiences with products and services. This information is collected from Complaints.com site visitors, and published to the Complaints.com site for the primary benefit of consumers to learn from the personal experiences of other consumers.

Consumer Affairs An independent Web-based consumer news and resource center. We are not a government agency, not affiliated with any other consumer organization and not affiliated with any of the corporations whose products are reviewed on our site.

Identity theft. (Home Office Identity Theft website),  Your identity and personal information are valuable. Criminals can find out your personal details and use them to open bank accounts and get credit cards, loans, state benefits and documents such as passports and driving licenses in your name.

The Identity and Passport Service was established as an Executive Agency of the Home Office on 1 April 2006.  The Agency builds on the strong foundations of the UK Passport Service (UKPS) to provide passport services and in the future, as part of the National Identity Scheme, ID cards for British and Irish nationals resident in the UK.  Foreign nationals resident in the UK will also be included by linking the scheme to biometric immigration documents.

The Trading Standards Office are making people aware of the following SCAM. A card is posted through your door from a company suggesting that they were unable to deliver a parcel and that you need to contact them on a premium rate number.  DO NOT call this number as this is a mail scam originating from Belize. If you call the number and you start to hear a recorded message, you will already have been billed a large amount for the phone call.  If you do receive a card with these details, then please view Royal Mail Security

Federal Trade Commission  Spam information

On Guard Onlineprovides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.

IC3 The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) was established as a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) to serve as a means to receive Internet related criminal complaints and to further research, develop, and refer the criminal complaints to federal, state, local, or international law enforcement and/or regulatory agencies for any investigation they deem to be appropriate. The IC3 was intended, and continues to emphasize, serving the broader law enforcement community to include federal, as well as state, local, and international agencies, which are combating Internet crime and, in many cases, participating in Cyber Crime Task Forces.

Econsumer I you wish to file a cross-border complaint that will be quickly accessible to multiple government enforcement agencies. The information contained in your complaint will allow the government agencies to spot current fraudulent schemes and help us decide how we might take action. By reporting your complaint you may also help prevent other consumers from having the same problem you experienced.

Knowthenet. Currently, internet users are faced with a wide range of disparate educational resources that deal with a broad range of topics that they may face when starting out on their personal or business journey on the internet. Knowthenet has been provided by Nominet as a central access point to help signpost these users to where to find relevant and useful information that enables them to have a safe and beneficial experience on the internet. Take the ThreatTest and see how well you can spot a scam .The test has four sections, takes just a few minutes to complete and will give you advice and guidance after each stage.

Product Recall Information at Trading Standards.

Consumer Product Safety Commission, USA.

BBC Watchdog Consumer Protection and rights.

Citizens Advice Bureau This site provides a wealth of information for consumers and businesses, schools, advice and information centres, community organisations, local councils, business support agencies and trade associations.

Bobbear Money Laundering and Reshipping Fraud. Lists Money Laundering and Reshipping Fraudsters. If you receive any offers of part-time home employment either cashing checks and transferring the balance, or reshipping parcels, or purchasing goods on your credit card for onward shipment or placing job adverts in newspapers, or printing checks, be aware that all such offers are fraudulent and are simply attempting to involve you in criminal activity which will result in your bank account being closed, your assets frozen and you possibly ending up with a criminal record. If you have received a suspect job spam and it doesn't appear to be listed on my website then please send me the details, for example a working website link and/or a copy of the spam and Bobbear will be happy to investigate.

Fake Checks Created by the National Consumers League (NCL), nonprofit consumer organization, as a central source of information and advice about fake check scams. National Consumers League created the site in collaboration with the Alliance for Consumer Fraud Awareness, a coalition of consumer and business organizations, government agencies, and companies that are committed to fighting fake check scams. To support NCLa's work to fight fake check fraud,.

National Consumers League America's consumer organization, representing consumers and workers on marketplace and workplace issues since our founding in 1899. NCL provides government, businesses, and other organizations with the consumer's perspective on concerns including child labor, privacy, food safety, and medication information. NCL is home to the LifeSmarts program, Child Labor Coalition, NCLa's Fraud Center, and SOS Rx Coalition.

Consumer Acoordinated consumer education campaign that encourages individuals across the country to take full advantage of their consumer rights.

Computer Crime Research. The Computer Crime Research Center was created in 2001 to conduct research in legal criminal and criminological problems of cybercrime with the purpose to render scientific and methodical aid, consulting. We accumulate experience and perform analysis of results of scientific practical research in counteracting and preventing computer crimes.

Get safe online Offers safe advice and tips when carrying out actions online whether it be via email or other online comunications

Looks TooGood To Be True Every day, American consumers receive offers that just sound too good to be true. In the past, these offers came through the mail or by telephone. Now the con artists and swindlers have found a new avenue to pitch their frauds the Internet. The on-line scams know no national borders or boundaries; they respect no investigative jurisdictions. But, as with all scammers, they have one objective to separate you from your money! Phish Bucket Dedicated to protecting job seekers from fraudulent job offers. Check suspicious offers, learn more about how to spot job phish, and search for REAL, phish-free jobs all in one place!

WAH Watchdog, Work at Home Watchdog. Have you been scammed by a "work at home" company?  Purchased a "money making system" that didn't live up to its claims? Having a hard time getting a refund from a merchant? Today we track over 100 of the most popular products and programs, visitors have cast over 250,000 verified votes and this site gets 20,000+ visitors per day - but we need YOUR help too. If you have firsthand experience with any of the products and/or programs that we track, please share your opinions by voting or, even better, submitting a more in-depth review.

WAH Mission is two-fold :-

  1. To make things just a little bit harder for all of the scammers out there.
  2. To help recognize legitimate work from home and related products that really do help people. 

Hoax-Slayer is dedicated to debunking email hoaxes, thwarting Internet scammers, combating spam, and educating web users about email and Internet security issues. Hoax-Slayer allows Internet users to check the veracity of common email hoaxes and aims to counteract criminal activity by publishing information about common types of Internet scams. Hoax-Slayer also includes anti-spam tips, computer and email security information, articles about true email forwards, and much more. New articles are added to the Hoax-Slayer website every week :-

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Caged Pigs Protest Message
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:03:00 GMT - Circulating message that features a photograph depicting pigs confined to very small cages claims that the photograph was taken on an American factory farm and that the pigs are kept in the tight cages so that they will fatten up more quickly because their movement is restricted.
Bogus Warning - Adobe Flash Player Update Messages in Zynga Games are Trojans
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:11:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook warns Zinga players not to click on Adobe Flash Player Update popup messages because the messages are trojans.
Refugee Monthly Allowance From Australian Government Hoax
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:47:00 GMT - Protest emails claim that refugees receive a substantially higher monthly payment from the Australian government than do Australian pensioners.
Baby With Skin Rash Facebook Share Hoax
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:02:00 GMT - Facebook message that includes a series of photographs of a baby with a severe skin rash claims that Facebook will pay three cents to help the child every time that the message is shared or liked.
The Tale of the Racist Airline Passenger
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:08:00 GMT - Long circulated story relates how a racist airline passenger receives her comeuppance from airline staff.
Mechanically Separated Chicken Warning
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:07:00 GMT - Circulating message describes the making of mechanically separated chicken and includes a photograph of the resulting chicken paste. The message claims that mechanically separated chicken is used to make McDonald's chicken nuggets.
Seriously McDonald's - African Americans Pay More Hoax
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:05:00 GMT - Circulating image shows a sign posted in the window of a McDonald's store that informs African-American customers that they are required to pay more due to a string of robberies.
Another Facebook Nonsense Post - Share to Help Baby With Brain Disorder
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:47:00 GMT - Message that includes a photograph of a baby with a severe cranial deformity asks users to share the picture as a way of collecting prayers to help the child.
Hoax: Facebook to Start Charging This Summer - Facebook Icon Will Turn Blue
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:31:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook claims that Facebook will soon start charging for access but those who repost the message on their walls will get to keep their free accounts if their Facebook icon turns blue.
Bogus Seattle Traffic Ticket Email Points To Malware
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:11:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from the Seattle Police Department claims that the recipient has been given a traffic ticket for speeding. Recipients are invited to click a link to plead their case.
Hoax Message Warns Users Not To Contact DreamWeaverGrey
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:37:00 GMT - Circulating hoax message warns users not to make any contact with a person with the screen-name "DreamWeaverGrey" because he is a suspect in the murders of 56 women that he met through the Internet.
Hoax - Facebook Will Donate $1 Per Share to Help Sick Baby
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:01:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook claims that Facebook will donate $1 per share to help a sick baby shown in an accompanying photograph.
Western Union Database Update Phishing Scam
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:55:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Western Union claims that, due to a database update, recipients must follow a link in the message and update their online profile or risk having the account limited.
Facebook 'See Who Viewed Your Profile' Scams - Rogue 'Stalker' Apps
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:37:00 GMT - Various messages posted on Facebook claim that, by following a link and installing a Facebook application, you can see who has been viewing your Facebook Profile or find out who has been stalking you.
Advance Fee Scam - 'You Are on the FBI Wanted Persons List'
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:30:00 GMT - Message purporting to be from FBI deputy director Timothy P. Murphy, claims that the FBI has gathered information that indicates that the recipient has been involved with many illegal and fraudulent activities and will soon be arrested if he or she does not reply to clear his or her name.
WhatsApp 'Logo Will Turn Red' Hoax
Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:12:00 GMT - Circulating message claims that smartphone instant messaging application WhatsApp is about to start charging users for service but that this charge can be avoided by sending the same message to ten people.
TalkTalk Service Cancellation Phishing Scam
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:19:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from UK based internet and telecommunications company TalkTalk claims that the recipient's TalkTalk service will be cancelled unless account details are verified.
Facebook Protest Message Against Casey Anthony Book Deal
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:39:00 GMT - Circulating protest message claims that Casey Anthony, reviled mother of murdered two year old Caylee Anthony, is set to make a lot of money via a movie and book deal. The message asks users to boycott any such book or movie.
Gang Initiation Warning Hoax - Infant Car Seat Left On Roadside Outline
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:29:00 GMT - Warning message claims that criminals in the UK are placing infant car seats containing fake babies on the sides of rural roads as a means of tricking potential victims into stopping their cars so that gang members can rape and rob them as part of a gang initiation.
What is a Facebook Survey Scam? - Survey Scams Explained
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:54:00 GMT - Over recent years, Facebook has been plagued by the type of nefarious scheme that we refer to collectively as survey scams.
Fake LinkedIn Email Leads to Pharmacy Spam Website
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:49:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from LinkedIn claims that the recipient has been sent a message that they can view by clicking a link.
Rihanna Is NOT Dead
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:07:00 GMT - Social media messages claim that popular singer Rihanna has died in a plane crash
Animal Mistreatment Protest Message - Firecracker Put In Dog's Mouth
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:34:00 GMT - Circulating social media message includes a graphic and disturbing image of a German Shepherd with its face partially blown off after youths placed a firecracker in its mouth. The message asks users to share if they are against the mistreatment of animals.
Hoax - Facebook Will Pay Three Cents Per Share to Help Baby With Facial Cancer
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:28:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook that includes a photograph of a baby with what appears to be a large growth on his or her face, claims that Facebook will pay three cents to help the child for every time the picture is shared.
Social Media Driven Hope Barbie Campaign
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:28:00 GMT - Messages circulating via social media websites suggest that toymaker Mattel create a "Hope Barbie" with no hair so that so that every little girl that is fighting cancer feels beautiful.
Unfounded Facebook Rumour - Thierry Mairot Wants to Talk to Children About Sex
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:16:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook warns people to watch out for for a man named Thierry Mairot because he is attempting to contact children on Facebook to talk about sex
Animal Rescue Site Email Forward
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:42:00 GMT - Circulating message claims that you can help provide food for abused and neglected animals simply by clicking a button on the Animal Rescue Site.
Eden Project Recall Of Bracelets Made From Jequirity Bean
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:31:00 GMT - Circulating message claims that Cornwall's Eden Project and other outlets have issued a recall of red and black bracelets made from Jequirity beans because the beans contain a highly toxic substance.
'Switch to Pink Facebook' Survey Scam
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:12:00 GMT - Message appearing on Facebook claims that users can switch the colour of their profile from blue to pink by clicking a link.
Tanner Dwyer Friend Request Hacker Hoax
Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:04:00 GMT - Circulating social media message warns users that accepting friend requests from Tanner Dwyer, Christopher Butterfield, Stefania Colac or Alejando Spiljner can allow hackers to access your computer and steal personal information.
'Went To The Party' Anti Drink-Driving Message
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:17:00 GMT - Message that features a graphic image of a car accident includes a transcript of the last words supposedly uttered by a young woman who died in the accident.
Bogus Warning Claims KiK Messenger is a Hacking Scheme
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:10:00 GMT - Circulating social media messages claim that KiK Messenger is a hacking tool or virus that can steal your personal information.
Bogus Amazon Shipping Confirmation Emails Point To Malware
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:50:00 GMT - Emails, purporting to be from Amazon.com, supposedly provide shipping and order details about recent purchases and urge recipients to follow links to track the package or manage orders.
Facebook Survey Scam - Free $100 Shell Gas Card
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:46:00 GMT - Message appearing on Facebook claims that users can receive a free Shell Gas Card worth $100 by clicking a link in the post.
Stolen Tibetan Spaniels Alert
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:32:00 GMT - Circulating social media message asks users to keep publicising information about the theft of five Tibetan Spaniels.
Facebook Survey Scam - $50 Dollar General Gift Card
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:47:00 GMT - Message appearing on Facebook claims that uses who click a link will receive a free $50 gift card from variety store chain Dollar General.
Video Of Hero Dog Pulling Another Dog From A Busy Highway
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:07:00 GMT - Widely circulated video depicts a dog dragging another dog to the side of a busy road while dodging oncoming traffic.
Facebook Message - RIP for Family Slain by Man Dressed as Santa
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:29:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook asks users to share or repost to show their support for the relatives of a family slain on Christmas Day by a man dressed as Santa.
Crying Baby Hoax
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:51:00 GMT - Email warns that a serial killer is using a recording of a crying baby to lure potential victims out of their houses.
False Warning - Do Not Add 'Jason Lee' Because Its a Virus
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:41:00 GMT - Message circulating via social media warns users not to add somebody called "Jason Lee", "Linda Smith", "Jason Allen" or "Amy Allen" to their friend list because it is a virus.
Facebook Survey Scam - Walgreens Free Gift Card
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:48:00 GMT - Post appearing on Facebook claims that users can receive a free Walgreens gift card by following a link in the message.
Hands of God Email
Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:36:00 GMT - Email claims that an accompanying image is a photograph of the hands of God in storm clouds.
Jon Bon Jovi is NOT Dead
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:28:00 GMT - Jon Bon Jovi is alive and well. The message is a hoax and should not be reposted.
World of Warcraft Phishing Scam
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:53:00 GMT - Email claiming to be from Blizzard Entertainment accuses the recipients of trying to sell their World of Warcraft accounts and claims that they must follow a link and verify their account ownership or risk having the account disabled.
PayPal 'Your Credit Card Information Has Changed' Phishing Scam
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:57:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from PayPal claims that the recipient's credit card has been removed from the PayPal account and that he or she should follow a link to rectify the issue.
Hoax - Julia Gillard Admits Being in A Lesbian Relationship
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:13:00 GMT - Circulating image purportedly shows an old article clipping in which Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard states that she understands homosexual rights because she is in a lesbian relationship.
Facebook Survey Scam - Get a Costco Gift Card for Free
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:13:00 GMT - Message appearing on Facebook claims that users can get free Costco Gift Cards just by following a link.
Facebook Survey Scam - Eat for Free at CheeseCake Factory
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:13:00 GMT - Message appearing on Facebook claims that users can eat at the Cheesecake Factory for free by following a link to claim a gift card.
Hoax Chain Letter - The Vengeful Ghost of Carmen Winstead
Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:15:00 GMT - Circulating message tells the story of teenager Carmen Winstead who supposedly died after being pushed into a sewer by school bullies. The message claims that Carmen's ghost returned to exact revenge on the bullies and continues to come back and kill those who do not resend her story.
Craigslist Account Phishing Scam
Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:42:00 GMT - Emails, purportedly from online classifieds website Craigslist, claim that the recipient's Craigslist account has been blocked and he or she must follow links in the messages to confirm account details.
JB Hi-Fi Facebook Survey Scam
Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:46:00 GMT - Messages being posted on Facebook claim that users can get free JB Hi-Fi vouchers just by clicking a link.
ABSA Phishing Scam Emails
Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:55:00 GMT - Emails purporting to be from South African bank, ABSA, claim that recipients must validate their Banking Profile or confirm their identity by following links in the messages.
Delta Air Lines Passenger Itinerary Receipt Malware Emails
Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:38:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Delta Air Lines provides details of a supposed ticket purchase and instructs recipients to follow a link to review flight information.
American Airlines Flight Ticket Order Malware Emails
Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:38:00 GMT - Emails purporting to be ticket order notifications from American Airlines claim that the recipient can follow a link or open an attachment to print out airline tickets.
Bogus MADD Petition
Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:36:00 GMT - Email petition that claims to be sponsored by MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) asks recipients to sign the message and send it to others.
Hotel Key Card Security Risk Hoax
Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:26:00 GMT - Email forward claims that sensitive personal information such as credit card numbers is routinely encoded on electronic hotel key cards and this represents a security risk to hotel guests.
Hoax - Cell Phone Numbers Go Public This Month
Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:03:00 GMT - Message warns recipients that cell phone numbers are set to be released to telemarketing companies this month and that consumers will be charged for incoming calls from these companies. The message urges people to register on the Do Not Call list to have their cell phone numbers blocked from such calls.
Hoax: HIV Infected Blood In Pepsi
Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:57:00 GMT - Circulating messages warn people not to drink Pepsi because a Pepsi worker has contaminated bottles with his HIV infected blood.
Video Of Plane With Failed Landing Gear Landing on a Small Truck
Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:59:00 GMT - Widely circulated video appears to show a pickup truck "catching" the front of a landing passenger jet with failed landing gear thereby saving the aircraft and its passengers from disaster.
Free Facebook Credits Survey Scam
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:21:00 GMT - Message appearing on Facebook Walls claims that the user can get 5000 Facebook credits for free just by following a link in the post.
Chicken Jerky Dog Treats Warning
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:52:00 GMT - Warning message claims that 70 dogs have died from eating chicken jerky treats from China.
Bogus Warning - 'BBQ Enthusiast' Avatar on Cafe World is a Trojan Horse Virus
Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:36:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook warns Cafe World users not to click on an avatar named "BBQ ENTHUSIAST" because it is a "trojan horse virus".
Prayer Request For Karen Perry
Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:29:00 GMT - Social media message asks users to offer prayers for Karen Perry who lost all three of her children in a plane crash in November 2011.
Bogus Warning - Scammers Asking for Baby Details to Claim Benefits in Your Children's Names
Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:05:00 GMT - Warning circulating on Facebook claims that mothers are being asked to post details of their children, such as name, birth date and weight at birth, so that scammers can falsely claim benefits in the children's names.
False Claim - Cardiff City Football Club Refused to Donate Club Shirt for Fallen Soldier's Coffin
Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:42:00 GMT - Protest message circulating via social media claims that Cardiff City football club refused to donate a club shirt to place in the coffin of Lance Corporal Richard Scanlon, a soldier killed in Afghanistan despite a request for a shirt from the soldier's family.
Facebook Account Reported Phishing Scam
Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:35:00 GMT - Message purporting to be from Facebook claims that the recipient's Facebook account has been reported for annoying or insulting other users and will be disabled if he or she does not confirm account details within 24 hours.
Christmas Tree App Virus Hoax
Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:54:00 GMT - Message circulating rapidly on Facebook warns users not to install the "Christmas tree app" because it is a destructive trojan virus.
Sears Supports Reservist Employees Email Forward
Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:05:00 GMT - Messages circulating via email and social media claim that Sears is paying salary differences and maintaining benefits for its reservist employees even though they are not required by law to do so.
False Claim - Colour Photographs of Hitler Taken by American Life Photographer
Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:55:00 GMT - Email forward that features a series of colour photographs depicting the life and times of Adolf Hitler before and during the 2nd World War claims that the pictures were snapped by an American photographer working for Life magazine, who subsequently disappeared. According to the message, the images were lost for 70 years before they were discovered by a nurse at a Berlin hospital and eventually returned to Life.
Budweiser Frogs Virus Hoax
Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:01:00 GMT - Message claims that a screensaver featuring the Budweiser Frogs contains a dangerous computer virus.
Phone Text Message Lottery Scams
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:29:00 GMT - Phone text (SMS) messages claim that the recipient has won a substantial sum of money in an online lottery or promotion.
Skype TopUp Payment PayPal Phishing Scam
Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:50:00 GMT - Email notifies the recipient that a Skype TopUp payment of 69.99 GBP has been made via his or her PayPal account.
'DGTFX Virus' Email Account Phishing Scam
Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT - Messages purporting to be from Yahoo, BT Internet and other email service providers claims that a DGTFX virus has been detected in the recipient's email folders and he or she must reply with account details or risk account deactivation.
Recent Facebook Porn Attack Highlights Dangers of Misleading 'Security' Warnings
Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:32:00 GMT - For two or three frantic days in November, 2011, many Facebook News Feeds were hit by a wave of pornographic and violent images.This article is not about the spam attack itself but about how a series of inaccurate and misleading 'hacker' and 'virus' warnings, that circulated the network well before the attack, contributed greatly to the general confusion, and ultimately, just made matters worse.
False - Send Christmas Cards for Recovering Soldiers to Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:31:00 GMT - Circulating messages claims that people can send Christmas cards to recovering soldiers in the UK via the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
Christmas Cards for Recovering American Soldiers
Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:31:00 GMT - Message claims that people can send Christmas greetings to wounded soldiers by addressing cards to "A Recovering American soldier" care of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Starbucks Coffee Free Gift Card Survey Scam
Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:50:00 GMT - Emails and Facebook posts claim that Starbucks is giving away free gift cards and instruct users to click a link to claim their prize.
Advance Fee Scam - British National Lottery Promo Programme
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:56:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from the British National Lottery claims that the recipient has won £1,500,000 in the British National Lottery Promo Programme
Hoax - Albany Bread Poisoned by Staff
Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:14:00 GMT - Message circulating via email and social media warns South African consumers not to buy Albany Bread because it has been poisoned by disgruntled staff.
PayPal 'Verify to Resolve Account Limitations' Phishing Scam
Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:15:00 GMT - Email, purporting to be from PayPal, claims that the recipient's account has been limited and that he or she must login via a link in the message to resolve the issue.
Shark's Love for Man Hoax
Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:37:00 GMT - Slideshow presentation claims that a friendly and thankful Great White Shark constantly follows a fisherman who once saves its life and the two have formed a "mutual affection".
Another Pointless Facebook Warning - Hackers Posting Insulting Messages In Your Name
Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:40:00 GMT - "Hacker alert" circulating on Facebook claims that, without your knowledge, hackers are posting insulting messages that appear to come from you on the walls of your friends.
Red Bull Car Adverts Money Laundering Scam
Wed, 9 Nov 2011 01:18:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Red Bull offers to pay the recipient for placing Red Bull advertisements on his or her car.
Hoax - Facebook Shutting Down on March 15
Wed, 9 Nov 2011 00:20:00 GMT - Widespread rumour claims that Facebook will close down for good on March 15, 2012.
False Warning - Red Dot Inside a Red Square On Chocolate Bars Indicates That Product Contains A Pork Derivative
Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:53:00 GMT - Message warns Muslims that the presence of a symbol comprising a red dot inside a red square on the packaging of some chocolate bars indicates that the product contains gelatin derived from pork.
IT Service Desk 'Scheduled Maintenance & Upgrade' Phishing Scam
Sat, 05 Nov 2011 07:25:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from "IT Service Desk" claims that, due to a scheduled maintenance & upgrade, the user must reply with his or her email username and password to avoid service disruptions.
Abandoned Two Week Old Sydney Baby Prayer Request
Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:51:00 GMT - Circulating social media message outlines the case of a two week old baby abandoned in a Sydney house. The message asks for prayers for the recovery of the baby and requests that users repost it if they are against child abuse.
Child Abuse Protest Message - Child Being Stepped on Photograph
Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:50:00 GMT - Facebook driven protest message that features a disturbing image of a small child being stepped on by a grown man, asks users who are against child abuse to "like" and "share" the message.
Protest Message - Dog Named 'Parrot' Shot by Police
Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:50:00 GMT - Message circulating via social media decries the public and seemingly unjustified, shooting of a dog named "Parrot" by a police officer.
Live Ants In The Brain Hoax
Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:38:00 GMT - Warning claims that people have died after ants have entered their skulls by way of the ears and began eating their brains.
Inaccurate Protest Message - Poundland and Bodyshop Banning Staff From Wearing Poppies
Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:03:00 GMT - Circulating protest message claims that UK based stores Poundland and BodyShop have banned their staff from wearing Remembrance Day poppies.
Apple Store Account Phishing Scam
Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:50:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Apple claims that the recipient must follow a link to verify his or her Apple Store account details within 48 hours or risk having the account deactivated.
Facebook 'Add Pink Tinge to Your Profile' Virus Warning
Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:42:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook warns uses that an app that adds a pink tinge to your profile as a way of raising money for cancer actually installs a "keylogger malware" on your computer.
False Warnings - 'Cleaning out Friends List' Questions on Facebook Contain Viruses or are Posted by Hackers
Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:31:00 GMT - Circulating messages warn uses that questions about cleaning out friends list appearing on Facebook contain viruses or are posted by hackers.
Image of Police Officer Macing a Child
Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:31:00 GMT - Circulating message that contains a photograph of a police officer spraying mace at a young girl asks recipients to repost the information in the hope that the officer can be identified and dealt with.
Hoax - SPCA South Africa is Closing Down
Sat, 22 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT - Email forward claims that the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in South Africa is about to close down.
Facebook '1 Lost Message' Pharmacy Spam Email
Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:30:00 GMT - Email purporting to be a notification from Facebook claims that the recipient has 1 lost message that can be retrieved by clicking a link.
Energy Saver Globe Warning Message - Mercury Exposure Foot Injury Images
Fri, 21 Oct 2011 03:27:00 GMT - Circulating messages that contain graphic images of a severe foot injury claim that the injury was caused by mercury exposure after the victim stepped on a broken energy saving globe (CFL).
Westpac 'Quick Survey' Phishing Scam
Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:19:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Australia's Westpac Bank claims that the recipient can have $35 credited to their account in exchange for filling in a short survey contained in an attached file.
Free Heart Surgery for Children - Facebook Share
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:42:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook claims that free of cost heart surgery for children is available at a Bangalore hospital and that users should share the post to help spread the word.
Hoax Warning - 300km Winds for Johannesburg Region This Weekend
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:25:00 GMT - Email forward warns that winds of up to 300 kilometres per hour are set to strike the Johannesburg region this weekend.
Bogus Windows Firewall and Security Center Update Email Links To Malware
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 06:25:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Microsoft Canada instructs recipients to click a link in order to download and install a high priority security update for the Microsoft Windows Firewall and Security Center.
Facebook Prayer Request For Baby Found in the Bin
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:02:00 GMT - Message circulating via Facebook asks users to say a prayer for a baby that was found in a bin and was being eaten by ants.
BlackBerry Messenger Resend to Save Account Hoax
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 02:39:00 GMT - Circulating text message claims that BlackBerry Messenger users must resend the information to others or risk having their service deactivated.
AT&T Phishing Scam
Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:59:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from AT&Tclaims that the recipient's account may be shut down if he or she does not verify the account by replying with username and password details.
Bill Cosby - 'I'm 76 and I'm Tired
Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:43:00 GMT - Circulating diatribe that condemns the conduct of Muslims and blames many of the world's ills on poor and lazy people is attributed to US comedian Bill Cosby.
Hoax - Collect Bottle Caps For Free Cancer Chemotherapy Treatment
Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:25:00 GMT - Circulating messages request people to save all types of bottle caps because the caps can be exchanged for free cancer treatment for children.
Jordon Mills Prayer Request
Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:51:00 GMT - Circulating social media message ask users to pray for the recovery of Jordon Mills. According to the message, Jordon is currently in intensive care due to "Chrons" and is in need of a miracle.
Bogus Facebook Virus Warning - 'Pornographic Movies Posted On Our Behalf'
Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:37:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook warns that hackers are posting pornographic movies on the walls of Facebook users without their knowledge and that people should not open these movies because they are viruses.
Australia Post Undelivered Package Malware Emails
Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:28:00 GMT - Emails purporting to be from Australia Post claim that the delivery of a package to the recipient has failed because of an addressing error. The messages instruct recipient to open an attached file to read more information about the package.
'Your Credit Card is Blocked' Malware Emails
Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:32:00 GMT - Emails purporting to be from credit card providers claim that the recipient's credit card has been blocked due to a suspicious withdrawal. The messages instruct the recipient to open an attached file to view more detailed information.
Bob Katter and the 'Labor Party's Worst Nightmare' Polemic
Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:37:00 GMT - A widely circulated political diatribe that discusses perceived problems with modern Australian social and political life is attributed to conservative independent MP Bob Katter.
Leptospirosis Death Warning - Rat Urine on Soda Can Top
Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:55:00 GMT - Email claims that a woman died after catching Leptospirosis from dried rat urine on the lid of a soda can
Australian Taxation Office 'New Rules' Malware Emails
Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:25:00 GMT - Emails purporting to be from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) claim that new rules for ABN numbers are being introduced and that recipients should follow a link in the message to access more information about the changes.
Western Union 'Money Transfer' Trojan Email
Wed, 14 Sep 2011 05:49:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Western Union claims that the recipient has "received a remittance" and should open an attached file to access more information about a supposed money transfer.
Are UK Companies Required by Law To Transfer 0800 Callers to UK Based Reps If Requested?
Wed, 14 Sep 2011 02:01:00 GMT - Circulating message claims that UK residents who contact a company via a 0800 phone number and find that they are talking to an overseas customer service representative can ask to be transferred to a UK based representative, thereby helping to create more UK jobs. According to the message, there is a law requiring companies to make such a call transfer if requested by a customer.
'New Antivirus Update for Windows' Scam Email
Mon, 12 Sep 2011 06:02:00 GMT - Email claims that a new version of "Antivirus 2011 for Windows" is available and urges recipients to follow a link to download the update.
Sleazy Online Dating Emails Carry Malware
Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:01:00 GMT - Series of sleazy emails purporting to be from an adult orientated website, claim that recipients can view photographs of available girls by opening an attached file.
Adobe Acrobat Upgrade Phishing Scam Emails
Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:34:00 GMT - Emails purporting to be from Adobe claim that recipients can download an upgraded version of Adobe products by following links in the messages.
Amy Bruce Charity Hoax Revisited
Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT - Message circulating via social media claims that 7 year old cancer sufferer Amy Bruce will receive £7 from the Make-A-Wish Foundation every time the information is reposted.
Farmville White Gift Box Virus Warning Hoax
Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:44:00 GMT - Facebook message warns Farmville players not to open a white gift box surrounded by blue lace because it is a virus.
Harly A. Andrews Prayer Request
Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:24:00 GMT - Social media driven message asks users to pray for five year old Harly A. Andrews. According to the message, Harly was hit by a car and is in intensive care.
UEFA EURO 2012 Email Draw Advance Fee Scam
Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:36:00 GMT - Message purporting to from organizers at UEFA EURO 2012 claims that the recipient has won one million pounds in an email address draw performed at UEFA headquarters.
Circulating Health Warning: Beware of Little White and Black Caterpillars
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 05:14:00 GMT - Message circulating via social media and email warns people to watch out for little white and black caterpillars because numerous kids have experienced reactions and rashes after touching them.
Hoax: Picture of Shark Swimming in Flooded Street After Hurricane Irene
Mon, 29 Aug 2011 03:58:00 GMT - Message claims that an attached image depicts a shark swimming down a flooded street in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of August 2011's Hurricane Irene.
ACH Payment Canceled Malware Email
Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:38:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from the Automated Clearing House (ACH) claims that a recent payment made by the recipient has been canceled and that he or she should open an attached file to review details.
Amazon Account Review Phishing Scam
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Amazon.co.uk claims that, due to a recent review, access to the recipient's account has been limited until more account information is supplied via an attached form.
'May God Bless This Kind Person' Spyware Hacker Warning Hoax
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:47:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook warns users to watch out for a post that says "MAY GOD BLESS THIS KIND PERSON BELOW WITH PEACE, LOVE, AND HAPPINESS" because it is a "spyware hacker" that can steal all information from affected Facebook accounts and use it for "bad purposes".
Protest Message - First Responders Not Invited to 9/11 Tenth Anniversary Ceremony
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:01:00 GMT - Protest message circulating via social media decries the fact that first responders to the 9/11 disaster have not been invited to the tenth anniversary 9/11 memorial ceremony.
Diego Mendez Prayer Request
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:46:00 GMT - Message circulating via social media asks recipients to offer prayers for the recovery of five year old Diego Mendez. According to the message, the child is in intensive care after a TV fell on his head.
'Numerous Spams Activities from a Foreign IP' Webmail Phishing Scam
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 05:17:00 GMT - Email claims that the recipient's email account has been reported for sending spam and that he or she must follow a link and confirm account ownership or the account will be suspended.
Hoax - Professional Hacker 'Faceb Hu' Taking Control Of Computers Via Friend Requests
Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:40:00 GMT - "Urgent" Facebook message warns uses to watch out for a user called FACEB HU because he is a professional hacker who can take control of your computer if you accept - or even reject - his friend request.
Fake Child Abduction Alert - Three Year Old Missing from Wollongong
Thu, 18 Aug 2011 03:18:00 GMT - Alert circulating via social media and email claims that a three year old girl was kidnapped in the NSW city of Wollongong by someone driving a white van with a ladder on the back.
Grand Canyon Leap
Tue, 16 Aug 2011 05:49:00 GMT - Photographs currently circulating via email show a photographer leaping from one towering Grand Canyon rock formation to another.
Request to Change Facebook Status to Support Injured Biker George
Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:44:00 GMT - Widely circulated Facebook message asks users to copy and share a status message as a show of support for injured motorcyclist "George".
Bogus Health Warning - Scratch Card 'Silver Nitro Oxide' Coating Causes Skin Cancer
Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:47:00 GMT - Message warns people not to use fingernails to scratch off the coating on scratch tickets because the coating contains a substance called "Silver Nitro oxide" that can cause skin cancer.
Krista Marie Brain Cancer Hoax
Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:15:00 GMT - Message claims that AOL will donate money to help newborn baby Nathalie battle brain cancer. Donations are supposedly based on how often the email is forwarded.
ATM Security Advise Message : Enter PIN In Reverse to Call Police
Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:57:00 GMT - Message claims that if you are forced by robbers to withdraw money from an ATM, you can secretly alert police by entering your PIN in reverse.
Bogus 'Free Items for Participating' Facebook Events
Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:09:00 GMT - Numerous Events being promoted on Facebook claim that users who agree to attend and invite all of their friends will receive free shirts, shoes, iPhones or a host of other items.
Overblown and Outdated Warning - Facebook Instant Personalization
Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:43:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook warns that between today and tomorrow, a new, automatically enabled, Facebook Privacy setting goes into effect that will share Facebook data with non Facebook websites.
HM Revenue & Customs Income Tax Repayment Phishing Scam
Wed, 03 Aug 2011 06:44:00 GMT - Email, purporting to be from the UK's HM Revenue & Customs, claims that the recipient has paid too much income tax and should follow a link to arrange a refund.
Drano Bottle Bomb Warning Message
Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:55:00 GMT - Circulating message claims that dangerous bottle bombs made from Drano and tin foil are being left on lawns, mail boxes, driveways and other places where they can potentially cause serious injury to unsuspecting people who pick them up.
Hotel "Wrong Transaction" Malware Emails
Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:18:00 GMT - Emails purporting to be from various hotels in the United States claim that a "wrong transaction" has been discovered on the user's credit card and that he or she should fill in an attached refund form to allow return of the funds.
Invitation FB Olympic Torch Virus Hoax
Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:34:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook warns users not to open an attachment called "Invitation Fb" because it will launch an "Olympic torch" virus that destroys the hard drive of the infected computer.
Warning - ALDI External 4-in-1 Hard Drive Contains Built In Malware
Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:28:00 GMT - Circulating warnings claim that a 4-in-1 Hard Drive device sold at Australian ALDI stores contains malware.
DEW Bottled Water Fatal Poisoning Hoax
Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:23:00 GMT - Circulating message warns consumers not to drink any bottled water called "DEW" because it contains a poisonous chemical that has already killed 180 people in Nigeria.
Plea to Help Find Homes for 52 Thoroughbred Horses
Mon, 01 Aug 2011 22:38:00 GMT - Circulating message asks recipients to help find new homes for 52 thoroughbred horses that must be rehoused urgently due to the death of their owner.
Unfounded Rumour - Facebook Friend Request Warning - People Trying to Access Photos of Children
Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:29:00 GMT - "Urgent" message circulating on Facebook warns users not to accept friend requests from Ponce Martin, Lorraine Miyama, Dario Murgiondo, Montaldo G, Blue Belen, Julieta Montaldo, Jester Fan, Luly Carbal or Martina Di Stefano because these people are trying to access photos of children.
Massive Mound of Writhing Rattle Snakes
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:15:00 GMT - Message claims that attached photographs show a large mass of rattle snakes emerging from a den at Palo Duro Canyon, Texas.
eBay 'Trusted Selling with Identity Confirmation' Phishing Scam
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:35:00 GMT - Message purporting to be from John Canfield of eBay Trust & Safety claims that eBay is implementing a new safety initiative called Trusted Selling with Identity Confirmation and members must therefore follow a link to update their password and other account information.
Kidney Stealing Hoax
Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:38:00 GMT - Email warns that medically trained criminals are stealing kidneys from living victims to sell on the black market.
FB Security "Hacker" and "Virus" Warning
Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:51:00 GMT - Alert circulating on Facebook warns users not to click on a message claiming to be from FB Security because it is a "hacker" and a "virus".
Advance Fee Scam - Facebook 2011 Sweepstakes Online Lottery
Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:34:00 GMT - Message purporting to be from Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook, claims that the recipient has won $1,000,000 in the Facebook 2011 Sweepstakes online lottery.
Hugh Hefner is NOT Dead - R.I.P. Hugh Hefner Facebook Virus Warning Hoax
Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:17:00 GMT - Warning message circulating on Facebook advises users not to click on the R.I.P. Hugh Hefner page because it is a virus. Hefner is not dead as claimed in recent Internet rumours.
Wrench 3D Printing Viral Video
Wed, 13 Jul 2011 01:01:00 GMT - Viral YouTube Video purportedly depicts an adjustable wrench being 'replicated' via a 3D printer.
Fake News Report Falsely Claims Mark Zuckerberg Arrested for Child Molestation
Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:41:00 GMT - Circulating message couched as a news report claims that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been arrested on child molestation charges.
Shutdown Cell Phone Virtual Kidnapping Scam Warning
Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:52:00 GMT - Circulated warning claims that people are receiving calls from criminals posing as phone service provider staff who ask them to shut down their cell phones because of an impending update. According to the message, while the victims are thus out of contact because their phones are shut down, the criminals launch a virtual kidnapping scam on their families.
Facebook 'Virus' Warning - Girl in a Plaid Skirt
Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:37:00 GMT - Message circulating rapidly on Facebook warns users to watch out for posts showing a girl in a plaid skirt because it is a virus.
Credit Card Overdue Malware Email
Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:25:00 GMT - Email claims that the recipient's credit card is overdue and that he or she should open an attached file to review a financial statement.
Mobile Phone Misinformation - XALAN and #90 Hoax
Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:18:00 GMT - Email warning claims that a scammer can take over your mobile phone if you key in #90. The message also claims that a phone virus is circulating that can erase the SIM card of the infected mobile phone.
Hoax Warning: Lost Child Lure – 'New Way for Gang Members to Rape Women'
Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:29:00 GMT - Circulating message warns that violent gang members are using children who pretend to be lost as a means of tricking women into going to gang houses where they will be raped.
Hoax: Nadia Comaneci's Gymnast Granddaughter Viral Video
Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:29:00 GMT - Message claims that a circulating video of a gifted young gymnast depicts the granddaughter of famous Olympic gymnast Nadia Comaneci.
'Facebook Has Sent You a Message' Pharmacy Spam
Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:40:00 GMT - Seemingly official email purporting to be from Facebook Support, asks you to click a link to receive a message.
'Uniform Traffic Ticket' Malware Email
Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:05:00 GMT - Email claiming to be a notification of a traffic ticket for speeding from the New York State Police urges the recipient to print out the ticket contained in an attached file and post it to the Town Court.
IRS 'Unable To Process Your Tax Return' Malware Email
Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:15:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from the IRS claims that the recipient's tax return was not able to be processed and that he or she should fill out and return forms contained in an attached file in order to rectify the problem.
Nestle Banana Baby Food Recall Warning
Tue, 05 Jul 2011 02:53:00 GMT - Circulating message warns that Nestle is recalling all banana baby food with 2012 expiry dates because jars may contain pieces of glass.
Hoax - Nagasaki Arch Survives Both Atomic Bomb and Tsunami
Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:56:00 GMT - Circulating message claims that attached photographs depict an "arch" in the Japanese city of Nagasaki that somehow survived both the atomic bomb blast of 1945 and the earthquake and tsunami of 2011.
Alert From Facebook Security Team Phishing Scam
Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:28:00 GMT - Message, purporting to be from the Facebook Security Team, claims that the recipient’s Facebook account may have been compromised and that he or she must follow a link to verify account details within 12 hours or risk having the account permanently suspended.
Dollar Bills Stamped With 'NO GOD BUT ALLAH'
Wed, 29 Jun 2011 02:41:00 GMT - Circulating message warns that Muslims are stamping the slogan "NO GOD BUT ALLAH" beneath the words "IN GOD WE TRUST" on American dollar bills. The message includes a photograph depicting such a defaced note.
Amazing Hand Paintings – The Work of Artist Guido Daniele
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 04:02:00 GMT - Circulating message features a series of images showing wonderfully detailed depictions of birds and animals painted on human hands.
F-Secure ‘Security Maintenance’ Password Phishing Scam
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 04:02:00 GMT - Message, purporting to be from "WebEmail Support" claims that the recipient must reply with his or her email account address and password so that the account can be made more secure by implementing F-Secure ® HTK4S anti-virus/anti-spam.
No Ordinary Bus - Robert Mugabe's Luxury Bus Protest Message
Sat, 25 Jun 2011 05:16:00 GMT - Protest message claims a series of attached photographs depict a luxuriously appointed coach that President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe bought himself despite the dire economic straits that nation is currently enduring.
Rugby World Cup Advance Fee Lottery Scam
Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:43:00 GMT - Email claims that the recipient has won one million dollars in a lottery promotion operated by the governing body of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
South African Giant Rats Risk Alert
Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:36:00 GMT - Circulating email claims that an alert has been issued in South Africa regarding a dangerous infestation of African Giant Pouched Rats, which are thought to be responsible for the recent deaths of two young children in townships.
McDonald's 'Free Dinner Day' Malware Email
Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:30:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from fast food giant McDonald's claims that the recipient can print out an attached invitation to receive a "Free Dinner Day" meal on June 26, 2011.
Overblown Facebook Warning: Remove All Profile Pics With Kids
Tue, 21 Jun 2011 03:44:00 GMT - Message warns Facebook users that they should remove any profile picture containing children because people are stealing such pictures and using them in sex advertisements. A later version tacks on an example Facebook page where such activities are supposedly taking place.
Exhibit B-5 Viral Video - Girl Gets Hit By Car After Prank Goes Wrong
Tue, 21 Jun 2011 03:44:00 GMT - A viral video apparently depicts a prank turned deadly in which a young woman gets hit and killed by a car as she runs terrified from her house after a friend poses as a masked intruder.
Sheikh Zayed House Hoax
Fri, 17 Jun 2011 04:16:00 GMT - Message claims that a series of attached images depict, not a hotel as the viewer might first assume, but the vast and luxurious house of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the former president of the United Arab Emirates.
Lightning Storm Meets Volcanic Eruption Photos
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:20:00 GMT - Email forward claims that attached photographs show a lightning storm meeting a large volcanic eruption in Chile.
Facebook Warning - Applications Sending Porno Messages in Your Name
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:06:00 GMT - Message circulating rapidly on Facebook warns that some applications are sending out pornographic messages in your name. The message warns that you should not open any message claiming that someone answered a question about you because it is a virus.
Paypal 'Strange IP from a Different Location' Phishing Scam
Tue, 14 Jun 2011 03:24:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Paypal, claims that the customer must verify account information because a "strange ip from a different location" attempted to login and account access has therefore been limited for security reasons.
Black Van Child Abduction Alert - Number Plate Ending With 03A
Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:30:00 GMT - Abduction alert message circulating via social media warns that the driver of a black van with a number plate ending in 03A is trying to lure children into his vehicle by telling them they have won an iPod.
'New Way to Hack Your Face Book' Warning Message
Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:16:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook warns uses to watch out for notifications that say a friend has commented on your status because links in the notifications lead to a fake Facebook page that will steal login details.
Western Union 'Too Many Login Attempts' Phishing Scam
Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:02:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from money wire service Western Union claims that the recipient's account has been locked due to "multiple failed login attempts" and that the recipient must login via a link in the message and answer questions in order to restore account access.
Domain Name Application Scam
Mon, 06 Jun 2011 01:47:00 GMT - Emails, purporting to be from a domain name registration entity in China, warn that someone is applying to register a series of domain names based on the recipient's brand name or existing domain name.
Direct TV Treatment of Joplin Tornado Victims Protest Message
Sat, 04 Jun 2011 02:56:00 GMT - Widely circulated message claims that victims of the Joplin tornado who call to cancel their DIRECTV service due to the destruction of their homes are being told to send in their remote control or box or pay a fine of $500. The message asks recipients to boycott DIRECTV in protest.
Diversity Visa Lottery Green Card Scam
Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:04:00 GMT - Email claims that the recipient has won a United States Permanent Resident Card through Diversity Visa Lottery but is required to pay processing fees via Western Union before the visa can be issued.
Becoming a Father or Mother Facebook Group Pedophile Warning Hoax
Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:52:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook warns users not to join the group titled "becoming a father or mother was the greatest gift of my life" because it is operated by a group of pedophiles intent on accessing your Facebook photographs.
Elephant 'Road Rage' in South Africa
Tue, 31 May 2011 06:03:00 GMT - Circulating message claims that a series of attached photographs depict a case of South African road rage in which a large elephant pushed a car off the side of a rural road and subsequently flipped it over.
Carrie Zucker Missing Person Alert (Real Case)
Tue, 31 May 2011 00:31:00 GMT - Messages circulating via social media state that 21 year old Carrie Zucker is missing.
Inaccurate Message Claims That Missing Joplin Tornado Kids at Children's Mercy, KC
Thu, 26 May 2011 00:01:00 GMT - Message circulating via social media claims that Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City is currently housing children missing from the Joplin Tornado and advises tornado victims looking for their kids to contact the hospital.
Fake Virus Warning - Do Not Add 'Howard Hertzberg' Because Its a Virus
Fri, 20 May 2011 03:08:00 GMT - Message circulating via social networks and email warns users not to add somebody called Howard Hertzberg to their friend list because it is a virus.
Exer-Hide Dog Chew Warning Message
Fri, 20 May 2011 01:07:00 GMT - Circulating message warns that a dog chew called Exer-Hide sold at Walmart and other outlets has caused seizures and deaths in dogs that have been given the product.
Video Showing Man Taken by Killer Whale
Thu, 19 May 2011 04:53:00 GMT - The video is not real footage and the man was not eaten by the killer whale. In fact, the video is a TV ad for La Sirena, a retail chain located in the Dominican Republic.
Picture of Huge King Brown Snake in Branxton NSW
Wed, 18 May 2011 03:57:00 GMT - Message that contains an image showing a very large snake, claims that the snake is a King Brown found in Branxton, NSW, Australia.
Dislike Button Virotrex Virus Warning
Wed, 18 May 2011 01:18:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook warns users not to click on links about a Dislike Button, because doing so will install a virus called Virotrex that will steal private information from the infected computer.
Facebook Page Hacker Warning Message - "Visit The New Facebook" Links
Mon, 16 May 2011 05:09:00 GMT - Message warns users that have a Page on Facebook to watch out for links with the words "Visit The New Facebook" because following such links will allow a hacker to steal their information.
Dueling Banjos Hoax
Sun, 15 May 2011 23:43:00 GMT - Message claims that the "Dueling Banjos" scene from the movie "Deliverance" was not part of the original script but showed a real incident caught on film when guitar player Ronnie Cox and a local intellectually disabled boy engaged in a spontaneous musical interaction after the film crew stopped at an isolated gas station.
Advance Fee Scam - Prince William and Princess Catherine Worldwide Galore Promotion
Thu, 12 May 2011 03:12:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Buckingham Palace claims that the recipient has been randomly selected as the winner of a substantial sum of money in a charitable promotion organized by Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton.
UPS Uniforms Hoax
Wed, 11 May 2011 06:10:00 GMT - Message claims that a large quantity of UPS uniforms has recently been bought on eBay and that the uniforms could be used by criminals or terrorists posing as delivery drivers.
Trees Cocooned in Spider Webs After Pakistan Floods
Wed, 11 May 2011 03:54:00 GMT - Circulating message claims that a series of attached photographs show trees cocooned in spider webs after millions of spiders climbed up into trees to take refuge from floods in Pakistan.
Osama Bin Laden Virus Emails
Tue, 10 May 2011 01:40:00 GMT - Emails claim that Osama Bin Laden has been captured or hanged and ask recipients to open an attachment or follow a link for more information
FBI 'You Visit Illegal Websites' Malware Email
Mon, 09 May 2011 23:50:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from the FBI claims that the recipient has been logged visiting illegal websites and is required to answer a list of questions contained in an attached file.
Facebook "Virus Warning" - BBC Video Of Bin Laden Killing
Tue, 03 May 2011 00:32:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook warns uses to watch out for a BBC video showing the killing of Osama Bin Laden because it is a virus.
Pointless Warning Message - Facebook About to Become Owner of Your Private Photos
Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:30:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook warns users that on "Friday", Facebook will become owner of the publishing rights of all their private photos.
Water Bottle Car Fire Warning
Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:03:00 GMT - Message warns that a water bottle left inside a car on a sunny day could ignite the upholstery and start a fire.
Unfounded Facebook Rumour- Bob Howard Pedophile Warning
Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:49:00 GMT - Circulating Facebook message warns that a 48 year old pedophile named Bob Howard is posing as a 14 year old on Facebook in order to make contact with children.
Crop Art - Rice Fields of Japan
Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:31:00 GMT - Message claims that attached photographs depict giant works of art created by growing different coloured rice plants in Japanese rice fields.
Hoax News Report - Japan to End Whaling
Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:33:00 GMT - A report circulating via social media, email, and even some news outlets claims that Japan is stopping all of its whaling activities, effective immediately.
Tsunami Deep Sea Creatures Email
Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:24:00 GMT - Email with a number of attached photographs of strange deep-sea creatures claims that the creatures were washed up as a result of the March 2011 Japanese Tsunami. A much earlier version claimed that the creatures were washed up after the December 2004 Southeast Asian Tsunami.
Facebook 'Trojan' Warning - Girl Who Killed Herself In Front Of Web Cam Video
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:57:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook warns users not to click links to a video of a girl who killed herself in front of her web cam because the video is a trojan that will attack your computer.
Visa Card Violated Phishing Scam
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:42:00 GMT - Email purporting to be an alert from Visa Europe claims that the recipient's Visa card has been violated and that he or she should follow a link to validate card details.
Facebook 'Virus' Alert - Twilight the Movie Link 'Worst Virus Ever' According to Facebook and CNN
Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:36:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook warns users not to click on a link to a game related to Twilight the Movie "Breaking Dawn" because it has been reported by Facebook and CNN as the worst virus ever.
Facebook New Viruses Warning Message
Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:41:00 GMT - Warning message circulating around Facebook claims that there are five new viruses on Facebook that users should watch out for.
Facebook "Your Password is Not Safe" Malware Email
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:37:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Facebook, claims that the recipient's Facebook password has been automatically changed because the previous password was not safe.
Facebook Non Secure Browsing Warning
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:45:00 GMT - Message warns that Facebook has automatically set itself to the non-secure browsing setting and advises uses that they can get "hacked" if they see "http:" instead of "https:" in the address of their Facebook page. The message explains how to set Facebook to secure browsing.
Facebook Rogue App Survey Scam - BBC News Check What She Did on Cam
Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:41:00 GMT - "BBC News" messages appearing on Facebook that include an image of a young woman suggest that users click a link to "check what she did on cam".
Inaccurate Warnings Claim ALL 'bit.ly' Links Are Suspect and Should not be Clicked
Mon, 11 Apr 2011 06:37:00 GMT - Various messages circulating on Facebook advise users to never click on bit.ly links because they all point to viruses, rogue applications or malicious websites. Some of the warnings suggest that the incusing of a "bit.ly" link from a friend is an indication that they have been "hacked".
Prayer Request for Injured Soldier Tony Mullis
Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:36:00 GMT - Message circulating via social media asks recipients to offer prayers for 20 year old soldier Tony Mullis, who was severely injured by an IED while serving in Afghanistan.
Padlock on Facebook Home Page Hacker Warning Hoax
Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:51:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook warns users that if they see a "low security" alert with a padlock icon on the top right of their Facebook page, they should ignore it because answering security questions asked by the alert can give hackers access to their accounts.
Fake Order Notification Emails Carry PDF Exploit
Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:32:00 GMT - Emails purporting to be from various organizations, including Broadcast Music, Puremobile, Bobijou and Warner Music, claim to be order notifications about recent purchases and advise recipients to open an attached PDF to review purchase information.
Do Circulating Photographs Show a Mass Fish Death In California Caused by the Japanese Tsunami?
Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:04:00 GMT - Title of a message circulating via email and social media suggests that a mass fish death in California depicted in a series of attached photographs was caused by the Japanese tsunami of March, 2011.
Google Promotion Award Advance Fee Scam
Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:01:00 GMT - Email claims that the recipient has won a large sum of money in a "Promotion Award" operated by search engine giant, Google.
Amber Alert Hoax - Fake '72B 381' Abduction Alert Continues To Circulate
Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:02:00 GMT - "Amber Alert" message circulating via social media and email claims that a three year old child has been kidnapped by a man driving a grey car with the license plate 72B 381.
"Photo U Got Tagged In" Rogue App
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:15:00 GMT - Message posted via Facebook asks recipients if they have seen a photo they were tagged in and includes a link that supposedly allows them to view the photograph.
False Virus Warning - Do Not Add 'Smartgrrl15' Because Its a Virus
Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:27:00 GMT - Message circulating via social media warns users not to add somebody called "SMARTGRRL15" to their friend list because it is a virus.
New Prison Photographs - Prison vs Work
Fri, 25 Mar 2011 01:55:00 GMT - Email with a series of attached photographs depicting a modern building with high quality accommodation and sporting facilities claims that the photographs show a new prison in the UK.
Bogus Hacker Warning - Characters Between First and Second Names in Facebook Chat
Fri, 25 Mar 2011 01:55:00 GMT - Message claims that if the characters "#039" appear between the first and second names of the friends listed in your Facebook chat, it means that they have been hacked. It further warns that if you try to chat with these hacked friends, you will also be open to attack.
Internet Rumour: Ramsgate Abduction Attempts - Man With Grey Hair And Glasses Driving a Red Car
Fri, 25 Mar 2011 01:55:00 GMT - Message circulating via social media claims that a man with grey hair and glasses driving a red car has been attempting to abduct children near schools in the Ramsgate (UK) area.
Little Rupert The One Pound Deer
Thu, 24 Mar 2011 05:53:00 GMT - Message claims that attached photographs depict "Rupert", a one pound deer that was delivered by caesarean section at a wildlife hospital after his mother was killed by a car.
Pepsi Can Email Hoax
Thu, 24 Mar 2011 01:37:00 GMT - Message claims that a new Pepsi can is to feature the Pledge of Allegiance, but will omit the words "Under God".
Is Lemon A Cancer Killer That is 10,000 Times Stronger Than Chemotherapy?
Wed, 23 Mar 2011 02:17:00 GMT - Message purporting to be from the Institute of Health Sciences in Baltimore claims that lemon is a "miraculous product" that can kill cancer cells, is 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy, and is "a proven remedy against cancers of all types".
Dog Comes Home With Deadly Snake Around His Snout
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:34:00 GMT - Message claims that an attached photograph shows Bronson, a black Labrador Retriever with a deadly copperhead snake wrapped around his snout.
Modelling Agency Overpayment Scam
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:34:00 GMT - Emails claim that a modelling agency wishes to use your photograph for a billboard advertisement and ask that you reply to give approval for use of the image and to arrange payment.
Yahoo Account Phishing Scam Email
Thu, 17 Mar 2011 06:01:00 GMT - Email claims that the recipient must supply account details within five days or his or her Yahoo account will be closed.
Product Barcode Country Identification
Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:19:00 GMT - Email claims that consumers can identify what country a product was manufactured in by analyzing the first 3 digits of the product's barcode.
Japanese Tsunami 'Whale into Building' Clickjacking Scam
Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:15:00 GMT - Message posted on Facebook supposedly links to information about a whale smashed into a building by the tsunami in Japan.
Fake BBC News Alert Warns of Radiation Rain in Asian Countries
Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:15:00 GMT - Message purporting to be a news flash from the BBC, claims that rain contaminated with radiation leaked from Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan may pose a danger to people living in Asian countries, including the Philippines.
Crocodile In Sugar Mill Sump
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:42:00 GMT - Message claims that an attached photograph depicts a large crocodile discovered in a sump at the Victoria sugar mill at Ingham, Queensland.
Australian Tax Refund Scam Email
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:17:00 GMT - Email, purporting to be from the Australian Taxation Office, claims that the recipient can receive a large tax refund by clicking a link in the message and filling out a web based form.
White Van with Red Dragon Abduction Alert Messages
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:05:00 GMT - Various messages claim that a child has been abducted by someone driving a white van with a red dragon on it.
Hacker Warning Hoax - Do Not Accept Friend Requests From Bobby Roberts
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:26:00 GMT - Message warns people not to accept friend requests from Bobby Roberts because he is a hacker and his name will "destroy everything".
Free Blackberry Storm for Forwarding Hoax
Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:08:00 GMT - Message claims that Blackberry is giving away free phones to those who forward the email to eight or more people.
DHL Notification Malware Email
Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:12:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from international mail delivery service DHL claims that a parcel has been sent to the recipient. The message advises the recipient to open an attached file to view the parcel tracking number and access more information about the delivery.
Facebook 'Virus Alert' - Charlie Sheen Found Dead
Thu, 10 Mar 2011 23:57:00 GMT - Message warns Facebook users to watch out for virus messages that claim that actor Charlie Sheen has been found dead at his home.
False Story Claims 450 Gaza Grooms Wed Girls Under Ten in Mass Muslim Marriage
Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:08:00 GMT - Protest message, supposedly supported by photographs of child brides, claims that 450 girls under ten were forced to marry adult men in a mass Muslim marriage recently held in Gaza.
Crosses on the Beach at Santa Barbara - ACLU Suit Against Military Crosses And Prayer in the Military?
Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:04:00 GMT - Prayer request message that includes information and photographs about the temporary military memorial at Santa Barbara, California claims that the ACLU has filed lawsuits to have all military cross-shaped headstones removed and completely stop prayer in the military.
Baby Pacey Moore Prayer Request
Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:45:00 GMT - Message circulating via Facebook and Twitter asks recipients to pray for 3 month old Pacey Moore who was admitted to the Cabell Huntington Hospital with Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Bogus Warning - Australian Pythons and Venomous Snakes Are Interbreeding
Tue, 08 Mar 2011 06:46:00 GMT - Story claims that Australian venomous snakes such as the Taipan are cross breeding with harmless Carpet Pythons to produce deadly hybrids.
Slow Dance Charity Hoax
Mon, 07 Mar 2011 05:36:00 GMT - Email forward that features a poem called "Slow Dance" claims that the poem was written by a seriously ill young girl and that the American Cancer Society will donate money to help the child every time the message is forwarded.
Buscopan Syrup Recall Warning
Mon, 07 Mar 2011 05:01:00 GMT - Message warns consumers that Buscopan Syrup with the expiry dates 10/2011, 04/2012, and 06/2012 has been recalled due to contamination.
Craigslist iPad Giveaway Survey Scam
Mon, 07 Mar 2011 01:08:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Craig Newmark, creator of Craigslist, claims that the recipient has been randomly selected as the winner of an Apple iPad.
Mysterious Carved Tree Hoax
Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:15:00 GMT - Email claims that attached photographs depict a huge living tree located in India in which figures of animals have miraculously grown naturally all over the tree's trunk without human influence.
Scammers Exploit 'Facebook Closing Down' Hoaxes via Rogue Apps
Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT - Messages claim that Facebook is about to start closing accounts and that current users must follow a link to verify their accounts.
July 2011 - 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays, 5 Sundays
Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:10:00 GMT - Message claims that July 2011 has 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays and that this combination of days only occurs once in 823 years.
Money Laundering Scam - Christchurch Earthquake Charity Support Job
Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:53:00 GMT - Email offers the recipient a job as charity support worker in which he or she would be required to receive and process donations to help victims of the Christchurch earthquake and keep a percentage of the donations as payment for the work.
Greg Comer Prayer Chain Request
Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:37:00 GMT - Message asks recipients to pray for Greg Comer who is battling cancer.
AOL 'Billing Update Must be Performed' Phishing Scam
Tue, 22 Feb 2011 04:11:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from AOL claims that the recipient must follow a link to update account information or limitations will be placed on his or her AOL service.
False Claim - Onions are Magnets for Bacteria
Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:47:00 GMT - Circulating health warning claims that raw or leftover onions are poisonous because they are magnets for bacteria and are therefore not safe to eat.
Telstra Bill Account Update Phishing Scam
Mon, 21 Feb 2011 05:06:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Australian telecommunications provider, Telstra, claims that the company was unable to process a recent payment and the recipient is therefore required to click a link and update billing information or risk interruption to service.
Mobile Phone Tips - Things You Never Knew Your Mobile Phone Could Do
Mon, 21 Feb 2011 03:36:00 GMT - Message outlines four mobile phone tips that it claims can be useful in emergency situations.
The Fly in the Urinal - Schiphol Airport Toilet Aim Improvement Technique
Mon, 21 Feb 2011 02:01:00 GMT - Message claims that an attached image depicting a picture of a fly etched into the porcelain of a urinal at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport shows a technique implemented to improve the aim of men visiting the facilities there.
Blackberry Award Advance Fee Scam
Sat, 19 Feb 2011 03:59:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from smartphone manufacturer Blackberry claims that the recipient has won a large sum of money in the Blackberry 12th Anniversary Awards.
Black in the White House Virus Hoax
Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:19:00 GMT - Message warns that an email attachment named "Black in the White House" or "Black Muslim in the White House" contains a damaging computer virus that can destroy the hard drive of the infected computer.
Overblown Warning - Phone Numbers Now On Facebook
Fri, 18 Feb 2011 05:23:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook warns that phone numbers belonging to all Facebook users are now being published on Facebook.
Hitman Payoff Scam Email
Fri, 18 Feb 2011 02:39:00 GMT - Email claims that the sender has been paid to kill you but he will cancel the contract if you pay him a large sum of money.
Flu Remedy Myth - Onions Absorb Viruses and Bacteria From a Room
Thu, 17 Feb 2011 05:18:00 GMT - Message claims that leaving onions around a room can absorb the flu virus along with bacteria that cause other illnesses thereby preventing people from becoming sick.
False Claim - Viral Video Shows 92 Year Old Ginger Rogers Dancing With Her Great Grandson
Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:49:00 GMT - Message accompanying a viral video clip showing an elderly woman expertly dancing the salsa with a young man claims that the woman is none other than the famous Ginger Rogers shown dancing with her great grandson.
Derbyshire Fairy Hoax
Tue, 15 Feb 2011 05:09:00 GMT - Message claims that photographs show the remains of a fairy found in Derbyshire, England.
UK Post Office Online Reward Program Phishing Scam
Tue, 15 Feb 2011 04:01:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Post Office United Kingdom claims that the recipient has received a cash reward via the Post Office United Kingdom Online Reward program. The recipient is instructed to follow a link in the message and enter his or her "bonus code" on a website form in order to claim the reward.
Analysis of a Hijacked Account Overpayment Scam - Boat and Trailer For Sale
Tue, 15 Feb 2011 01:20:00 GMT - Person agrees to purchase an expensive item advertised online such as a boat and trailer. The buyer advises the seller that he will be including an extra amount over and above the agreed price that he wishes the seller to wire to a third party to cover shipping costs.
Amber Alert Hoax - Mitsubishi Eclipse With Plate Number 98B351
Mon, 14 Feb 2011 05:29:00 GMT - Message purporting to be an Amber Alert claims that a three year old boy was taken by a man in Rochester MI driving a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse with the number plate 98B351.
Health Canada Warning - Over The Counter Drug Recall
Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:29:00 GMT - Circulating message warns that Health Canada has advised consumers about a voluntary recall for six types of over-the-counter drugs due to possible contamination between product lines.
Tick Removal Advice - Liquid Soap Technique
Fri, 11 Feb 2011 05:45:00 GMT - Message advises that the best way to remove a tick is to cover it with liquid soap and wait for it to detach itself.
Do Not Call - Mobile Phones Going Public Hoax
Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:22:00 GMT - Circulating email warns that mobile phone numbers in Australia are "going public" next month and claims that consumers will be charged for calls made to them by telemarketing companies.
Does Rubbing Vicks VapourRub on Your Feet Relieve Coughing?
Thu, 10 Feb 2011 03:49:00 GMT - Widely circulated message claims that rubbing Vicks VapourRub on the soles of your feet can stop coughing 100% of the time.
Facebook Grant Award Advance Fee Scam
Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:49:00 GMT - Facebook message claims that the recipient has won a cash prize in the "Facebook Grant Award". The message instructs the recipient to follow a link to the award notification website to claim the prize.
Unsubstantiated Rumours Claim Michelle Obama is Pregnant
Wed, 09 Feb 2011 05:28:00 GMT - Circulating rumours claim that US First Lady Michelle Obama is pregnant with the couple's third child.
Post Express 'Incorrect Delivery Address' Malware Emails
Wed, 09 Feb 2011 03:37:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from "Post Express Support", claims that a package sent by the recipient has been returned because of incorrect delivery details. The email instructs the recipient to open an attached file to print out a mailing label.
Mike The Hacker Scam Emails
Wed, 09 Feb 2011 01:30:00 GMT - Emails purporting to be from a hacker named Mike claim that he has gained access to the recipient's computer and will pass on personal files to a woman who hired him unless the recipient contacts him to discuss withholding the files.
Prime Minister Howard - Muslims Out Of Australia
Fri, 04 Feb 2011 01:13:00 GMT - New version of this email forward claims that Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard told the media that immigrants should adapt to Australian culture, language and beliefs or leave the country. It also claims that Gillard told Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law that they should get out of Australia.
DVLA Update Driver's Licence Phishing Scam
Thu, 03 Feb 2011 23:12:00 GMT - Email purporting to from the UK's Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) claims that the recipient must follow a link to update driver's licence details or risk cancellation of his or her licence.
McDonald's Survey Phishing Scam Email
Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:37:00 GMT - Email, purporting to be from McDonald's, claims that recipients can get a $250 fee for filling in a short survey.
Facebook Trojan Email - 'Your Password is Changed'
Fri, 28 Jan 2011 04:55:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Facebook Support claims that the recipient's Facebook password has been changed because spam was sent from the account. The recipient is instructed to open an attached file to retrieve the new password.
Hoax - University of Kentucky Removes Holocaust From Curriculum
Tue, 25 Jan 2011 04:53:00 GMT - Protest email claims that the University of Kentucky is about to remove teachings of the Holocaust from its school curriculum because it could offend the Muslim population.
2011 Date Oddity - Birth Year Plus Age Equals 111
Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:37:00 GMT - Circulating message notes that if you add the last two digits of your birth year to the age that you will be this year you will come up with 111, a number significant in the year 2011 because it will have four dates that consist of multiples of the number 1, such as 11/11/11.
Parrot Flower Photographs
Mon, 24 Jan 2011 04:01:00 GMT - Email claims that attached photographs show a very rare plant with parrot shaped flowers that grows in Thailand.
False Rumour - US Post Office To Destroy African American Stamps
Mon, 24 Jan 2011 03:18:00 GMT - Long running rumour claims that US Postal Service is about to destroy remaining African American Heritage stamps because not enough people are buying them.
Bigpond Database Upgrade Phishing Scam
Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:26:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Australian Internet Service Provider Bigpond, claims that, due to an upgrade of database servers, the recipient must reply with his or her login email address and password to ensure continued service.
Evan Trembley Missing Child Hoax
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DNA Test Kit Scam Warning
Mon, 10 Jan 2011 05:49:00 GMT - Circulating messages warn that supposedly free DNA test kits being sent out in the mail are part of a scam designed to steal money from recipients in the form of "processing fees" as well as to procure credit card details and other personal information.
Hoax Warning - Anthrax in Tide Detergent Packs
Fri, 07 Jan 2011 05:03:00 GMT - Circulating warning messages claim that seven people have died after being exposed to anthrax in packages that were disguised as Tide detergent samples sent in the mail.
'See Everyone Who Views Your Pr@file' Rogue Facebook Application
Fri, 07 Jan 2011 03:00:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook claims that the user can follow a link to see everyone who views his or her profile.
Protest Message About Bedfordshire Police Rules Regarding Muslims
Fri, 07 Jan 2011 01:15:00 GMT - Circulating message claims to list instructions given to the Bedfordshire Police regarding police entry to Muslim households.
Facebook Deleting Inactive Users Hoax
Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:55:00 GMT - Messages claims that Facebook is becoming overpopulated and that members who do not send the information to others within two weeks will have their accounts deleted.
Coca Cola Survey Phishing Scam
Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:01:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Coca Cola claims that the recipient can receive $150 by following a link and filling out a short online survey.
Hoax Reports Claim Three Giant Spaceships Heading for Earth
Wed, 05 Jan 2011 02:26:00 GMT - Circulating stories claim that researchers at Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) have discovered that three gigantic spaceships are currently heading towards Earth and will arrive in 2012.
'My First St@tus' Rogue Facebook Application
Tue, 04 Jan 2011 06:15:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook claims to show the poster's "1st St@tus" message and claims that Facebook users can find their own first status post by following a link in the message.
Question About eBay Item Phishing Scam
Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:37:00 GMT - Email, purporting to be a question sent via eBay from a potential buyer, instructs the recipient to answer by clicking the "Respond Now" button.
Knob Face Trojan Worm Warning Message
Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:16:00 GMT - Message spreading via Facebook warns about a "Trojan worm" called Knob Face and advisers recipients to avoid adding a user called "Smartgirl 15". It also warns users to watch out for links labelled "Barack Obama Clinton scandal".
AAAAAAA@AAA.AAA - First Address Book Entry Virus Control Hoax
Tue, 28 Dec 2010 06:29:00 GMT - Virus protection "tip" claims that you can counter email worms simply by placing a phony email address such "AAAAAAA@AAA.AAA" as the first entry in your address book.
ATO Activity Statement Refund Phishing Scam
Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:27:00 GMT - Email, purporting to be from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), claims that the recipient's activity statement refund has been retained due to incorrect or incomplete bank account details and urges him or her to follow a link to update details.
Life is Beautiful Virus Hoax
Mon, 27 Dec 2010 05:34:00 GMT - Warning message claims that an email with an attached Power Point presentation called "Life is beautiful" is a virus that will destroy all files on the infected computer.
Baby With Facial Deformity Money for Forwarding Hoax
Thu, 23 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT - Message that contains photographs of a young child with a severe facial deformity claims that money will be contributed to help pay for the child's operation every time the email is forwarded.
The Amazing Typewriter Art of Paul Smith
Wed, 22 Dec 2010 23:02:00 GMT - Email with a series of attached pictures claims that the pictures were created on a typewriter by the artist Paul Smith.
Facebook Account Update Phishing Scam Email
Wed, 22 Dec 2010 03:28:00 GMT - Email, purporting to be from Facebook, claims that Facebook is implementing a new login system and that the user must therefore follow a link in the message to update his or her account.
Indian Government Award Advance Fee Scam
Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:45:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from the Indian Government claims that the recipient is eligible to receive the sum of eighty five lahks as a government payment to enable him or her set up a business.
Tampa Bay Beach Sea Monster
Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:14:00 GMT - Circulating photographs are claimed to depict a strange sea creature found on Florida's Tampa Bay Beach.
Chinese Hair Bands Made From Used Condoms
Thu, 16 Dec 2010 04:33:00 GMT - Email warns that cheap rubber hair bands from China may have been made from used condoms.
False Rumour - Liverpool and Manchester Bomb Threat Warning
Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:29:00 GMT - Message claiming to originate from an ambulance service staff member warns that there is a credible bomb threat for tomorrow involving shopping centres in Liverpool and Manchester.
Facebook Request to Honor Fallen Marine Derek Wyatt
Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:43:00 GMT - Message circulating via Facebook asks users to repost the message as a means of honoring US Marine Derek Wyatt who was killed in action in Afghanistan on December 6th, 2010.
F-15 Crash Sequence Images
Thu, 09 Dec 2010 04:02:00 GMT - Email forward contains a series of images that depict the mid air break up of a US Air Force F15 jet and the ejection of the pilot.
BT Service Cancellation Notice Phishing Scam
Thu, 09 Dec 2010 02:03:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from giant telecommunications services company BT claims that a recent bill payment has been rejected and warns that the recipient must follow a link and update details or the service will be cancelled.
New Fall Hat - Image of President Obama Wearing an Acorn Hat and Smoking
Tue, 07 Dec 2010 03:52:00 GMT - Circulating image supposedly shows US President Obama wearing a hat shaped like an acorn cap while smoking a cigarette.
Facebook Change Profile Picture to Cartoon Character Paedophile Warning Hoax
Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:30:00 GMT - Facebook message warns that a recent campaign asking people to change their profile picture to a cartoon character as a means of raising awareness about child violence is actually a scheme run by a paedophile group intended to make it more likely that children will accept their friend requests.
St.George Bank Phishing Scam Emails
Sun, 05 Dec 2010 06:01:00 GMT - Emails, purporting to be from Australia's St. George Bank, claim that the recipient needs to click a link to logon to his or account in order to update information, retrieve messages, or rectify specified problems with the account.
Inaccurate Warning about Fake $50 Australian Banknotes
Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:45:00 GMT - Circulating message that claims to show recipients how to detect fake $50 Australian Banknotes. The message suggests that fake notes can be determined by a missing name under a portrait and by the order of signatures.
Google Romance Malware Email
Fri, 03 Dec 2010 01:32:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Google Romance urges recipients to follow a link in order to logon to Google Romance to read messages.
Driving With Snow on Car Roof Fixed Penalties Hoax
Thu, 02 Dec 2010 04:17:00 GMT - Message warns drivers in the UK that police will be stopping drivers with snow on the roof of their cars and issuing them with a fixed penalty consisting of a £60 fine and the loss of three points.
Elephant Encounter Story - Not the Same Elephant
Wed, 01 Dec 2010 04:50:00 GMT - Circulating message tells the tale of a man who, twenty years after helped a young wild elephant with a sore foot, believes that he has encountered the same elephant, a belief that ends in tragedy.
Facebook Warning Post - Apps Sending 'Not Very Nice' Messages Using Your Name
Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:05:00 GMT - Message circulating rapidly on Facebook warns users that some apps are sending out "not very nice" messages that may appear to come from friends.
Mobile Phone Medical Equipment Warning - Phone Interference Caused Death Hoax
Fri, 26 Nov 2010 03:38:00 GMT - Warning message claims that a four year old child died in hospital during a minor operation due to interference from a mobile phone used outside the operating theatre.
Check Your Receipts - Cash Back Scam Warning Email
Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:37:00 GMT - Message warns shoppers to always check their receipts before leaving the check-out at Sainsbury's and other UK stores because many people are being caught out by a scam in which unscrupulous cashiers add unauthorized cash back requests to transactions and pocket the cash rather than give it to customers.
Plea to Help Find Missing Three Year Old Girl - Jewel Strong
Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:45:00 GMT - Circulating message claims that the three year old girl depicted in an attached photograph is missing and asks that recipients forward the message in the hope that someone has seen her and can help reunite her with her family.
PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) Premium Rate Scam Warning
Fri, 19 Nov 2010 06:22:00 GMT - Email forward warns that a card from PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) informing householders about a package delivery is actually a scam designed to trick them into making a premium rate phone call charged at £1.50 per minute
Dan Murphy's 30% Off Voucher Hoax
Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:24:00 GMT - Circulating voucher offers recipients 30% off all products at Australian liquor outlet Dan Murphy's between 25th and 28th November 2010.
Postcard Image Virus Hoax
Fri, 19 Nov 2010 03:13:00 GMT - Warning message claims that an email with an attachment entitled "POSTCARD" or "POSTCARD FROM HALLMARK" 'will destroy the hard drive of the infected computer and has been classified as the most destructive virus ever.
FedEx Incorrect Delivery Address Malware Email
Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:21:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from delivery company FedEx claims that a package en route to the recipient has been returned due to an addressing error and that he or she must open an attached file to print a mailing label in order to receive the package.
Warning from 'British Ministry of Health' - Danger From Broken Energy Saving Bulbs
Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:22:00 GMT - Message claiming to be a warning from the British Ministry of Health outlines mercury contamination dangers associated with the clean up and disposal of broken compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFL's).
USAA Phishing Scam Email
Wed, 10 Nov 2010 23:04:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from financial services group USAA claims that members need to follow a link to fill out a new version of the group's confirmation form.
Optus ADSL Service Cancellation Phishing Scam Email
Tue, 09 Nov 2010 07:38:00 GMT - Email, purporting to be from telecommunications company Optus, claims that, because a recent payment was rejected, the recipient must follow a link to update account information or risk suspension of ADSL service.
Friendship Inquiries Hacker Alert Hoax
Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:10:00 GMT - Alert posted on Facebook and other networks warns users not to accept friendship inquiries from Roland Dreyer, Matthias Damberger, Mario Sommer, Fabian Berneder or Frank Becker because they are hackers intent on destroying your hard disk.
Hilton Hotel Job Offer Scam Email
Mon, 08 Nov 2010 04:15:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Hilton Hotels in London, offers the recipient a lucrative job with the company.
'Very Important Message' Facebook Spam
Wed, 03 Nov 2010 05:17:00 GMT - Post circulating via Facebook walls urges users to follow a link to another page and click the publish button in order to read a "very important message".
'Strange City in Greece' Photographs
Wed, 03 Nov 2010 04:39:00 GMT - Message claims that a series of attached photographs depicting buildings embedded snugly into rocky caves and cliffs were taken in a "strange city" in Greece.
Iceberg Spotted at Cape Town?
Tue, 02 Nov 2010 05:26:00 GMT - Circulating photographs and videos purportedly depict an iceberg floating in the ocean near Cape Town, South Africa.
Maria at Dell Hospital Money for Forwarding Hoax
Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:51:00 GMT - Message claims that Dell Hospital will donate 15 cents to help pay medical expenses for five year old Maria who is in hospital after being brutally raped by a man who has AIDS.
Viral Video - Time Traveller in Charlie Chaplin Film?
Mon, 01 Nov 2010 04:25:00 GMT - Footage from a 1928 Charlie Chaplin film appears to show a woman using a mobile (cell) phone decades before they were invented. Commentators have suggested that the Chaplin film may have inadvertently captured a time traveller.
Bogus Facebook Rumour- Harry Graham Pedophile Warning
Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:29:00 GMT - Social network message warns that a 48 year old pedophile named Harry Graham is posing as a 14 year old on Facebook in order to make contact with children.

How To Break Web Software - A look at security vulnerabilities in web software. Video- (Large, but worth, (a must), watching video).

Visit the UK Passport website issue UK passports to British nationals living in the UK.  Our website is here to help you with your passport application.

National Lottery, (United Kingdom), scam (fraudulent) emails are increasing at an alarming rate.

Get Safe Online. Expert advice for everyone. Will help you protect yourself against internet threats. The site is sponsored by government and leading businesses working together to provide a free, public service.

Rip-off Report Victim of a consumer Rip-off? Want justice? Rip-off Report' is a worldwide consumer reporting Website & Publication, by consumers, for consumers, to file & document complaints about companies or individuals who ripoff consumers.

SpoofStick is a simple browser, (Internet Explorer or Firefox), extension that helps users detect spoofed (fake) websites. A spoofed website is typically made to look like a well known, branded site (like ebay.com or citibank.com) with a slightly different or confusing URL. The attacker then tries to trick people into going to the spoofed site by sending out fake email messages or posting links in public places, hoping that some percentage of users won't notice the incorrect URL and give away important information. This practice is sometimes known as phishing".

Reporting Spam SpamCop parses reported email, sending warning information to the internet service provider responsible for hosting the services used by the spammer (web sites and email sending sites). SpamCop also uses the information to generate SpamCop's free blocking list. Unfortunately, this is an ongoing battle. Spammers adapt quickly and persistently. Report spam and help SpamCop turn the tide. SpamCop makes this otherwise slow and technical task quick and easy. The SpamCop reporting service is free.   More...

Toasted Spam  Spam reports, Phishing scams, 419 scams, etc... More spam related links

FaceBook Clickjacking. This is a Facebook threat tricking users into "liking " a page within Facebook, then suggests that page to your friends. The "liked " page may contain malicious links to non-secure sites outside of Facebook. It also damages the security of your reputation by posting to your profile that you "liked " this page, when in reality you never did.  More Information Google search for Facebook Clickjacking

What is "mole" reporting? SpamCop Mole reporting was an experiment that presented many problems in the operations and integrity of SpamCop, so is mostly being disabled. Reports from users who choose to be mole reporters will count only in the statistics and aggregate counts. Reports are not sent and can only be viewed by SpamCop administrators. Mole reports do not count in the stats used to determine listing and delisting of IP addresses in the SpamCop Blocking List. As spam defenses and spammers become more sophisticated, many smart spammers have developed very sophisticated defenses against being detected. One of the spammer's strategies is to quickly and effectively remove anyone from their mailing lists who files a spam complaint (until they want to get revenge, and then the use these "remove lists" differently). This is generally (although not always) good for the person filing the complaint, but it is bad for spam defense in general, since these activists are the only ones identifying the problem. By removing the "trouble makers", spammers too often slip "under the radar" and appear to be legitimate senders, even though the majority (or entirety) of the victims don't want the mail (they are just the ones who don't bother to make waves). More...

The Asian Domain name - trademark scam  Named as the The Asian Domain name - trademark scam because so far only received this from Asia. It will probably spread to other countries soon (If it hasn't already).  Basically it works like this: You have a domain name. You are alerted that a competitor (or potential defrauder) has applied for domain names that contain your domain name but with extensions such as ,asia, .cn etc.  You now have the opportunity to protect yourself by buying these names first.  Sounds innocent enough? Sure, but since when have you heard of having to apply for a domain name? Its either available or not, the other company could register it anywhere without going through a human.  So best case scenario, someone gets to dump some obscure domain extensions off to you each year (at your expense of course) by using deceptive fear tactics. Basically scare you into buying something you wouldn't normally buy.  Or #2: The company isn't legit and they are just phishing for your credit card info. For Domains  see Top websites. Domains Top Address. Find or sell domain names. Want to sell a Domain Name? Want to make money from a unused domain name you own?  Only pay on a sale. Need to find a domain name for your business? Search now!

PayPal Support Club. Review and helpful links, coding examples, warnings, other shopping cart links, etc. PayPal is a on-link banking system that allows website owners to integrate shopping cart technology into their site.  Find out more, includes links to helpful site about PayPal shopping cart technology. Report eBay spoof emails to spoof@ebay.com  Report spoof PayPal emails to spoof@paypal.com

Check Currency Converter for guidance of how much items may cost in other currency's.

Top ten scams to look out for Office of Fair Trading launches scams awareness

Fraud - Hoax Busters News about Fraud Prevention, Information and News about Fraud Online. Internet Fraud, Mail Fraud, Credit Card Fraud, Phishing, Phone Fraud.

DTI CHARITY SUPPORT PUBLISHING SCAMBUSTING GUIDELINES

A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investment operation that involves paying returns to investors out of the money raised from subsequent investors, rather than from profits generated by any real business. A Ponzi scheme offers high short-term returns in order to entice new investors, whose money is needed to fund payouts to earlier investors, and to lure its victims into ever-bigger risks.

Ransomware.Usually a viral type of software that requests payment to remove the virus.

Safelist & Blaster Reports & Warnings    Joolrods Business Forums. At Joolrods Business Forums you will find Scam Alerts and General Business Forums.

SPIM & SPIT (SPIM, SPam using Instant Messaging), is another new spamming technique, the difference in this case being that the spam is delivered through Instant Messaging rather than email. It's not as common as email spam. According to a report from Ferris Research, 500 million IM spam were sent in 2003, twice the level of 2002. As it becomes more common, SPIMcould affect businesses in the same way that email spam does now, creating security problems and costing time and money. SPIM stands for Spam over Internet Telephony. It's essentially like spam email, only rather than getting unwanted messages in your inbox, they're left on your voicemail. It can happen if you're using a phone connected to the Internet, something more and more people are choosing to do. VoIP addresses or may hack into a computer used to route VoIP calls. And, because calls routed over IP are much more difficult to trace, there's a far greater potential for fraud. Links to Instant Messaging Service. VoIP, STUN, TURN, NAT and ICE, SBC, Session Border Controllers and SIP Technologies

Pump and Dump. (Wikipedia,) (also known as "stock dump" and "hype and dump manipulation") is a term used to describe a form of financial fraud that typically involves artificially inflating the price of a stock or other security through untrue or exaggerated promotion (creating artificial demand), in order to sell stock, previously purchased cheaply, at the inflated price. When the promotion stops or flaws in the promotion are exposed, the artificial demand is removed, causing a collapse in the price of the investment, leaving many investors out of pocket.

Internet Merchants (IMA) Association The Internet Merchants Association (IMA) is a nonprofit (501c6) trade association for companies involved in internet commerce. IMA was founded to provide internet commerce companies with proper knowledge and education as well as best business practices in the ever-changing world of e-commerce. Through discussion and the exchange of ideas, IMA provides a base where companies benefit from the collective knowledge and experience of our membership as a whole

Credit/Debit Card FRAUD. Telephone scam, they know most your details,  read about it here.

Wardriving A technique involving driving around with a wireless-equipped laptop computer to detect accessible wireless network access points, Sometimes looking Access Points (AP's)  which may also be know as Hot Spots for Wi-Fi conection etc. Some wardrivers do engage in malicious activity while other wardrivers is typically log and collect information from and about the Access Points (AP's) they find while driving. It's not illegal and anyone with a wireless network is vulnerable. WAP, WML, Wireless Markup Language, Wireless links, Wi-Fi, BlueTooth, radio with links about Wireless Security Issues

Dial up scams Beware this one can result in expensive telephone bills. The scams change the way your computer connects to the internet, usually when accessing premium content websites. The sites, which aren't necessarily pornographic, will ask you to install software to facilitate downloading. Accepting installs a dialler that replaces your default Internet connection with a premium rate telephone number.

Spoofing The chief aims of e-mail spoofings include: causing maximum embarrassment for the owner of the spoofed address; to hide the source of virus-laden emails; or to obtain sensitive information from spam recipients.

E-mail spoofing can occur in different guises, but all have a similar result: the user receives e-mail that appears to have originated from one source when it actually was sent from another source.

Phishing is a type of internet fraud designed to trick the recipient into giving up confidential information such as bank account numbers, passwords, user ID's or Social Security numbers. The word Phishing comes from the idea that these con artists send out the email message as the bait to a sea of internet users. The email are usually spam and contain a link to logs-on to a Domain Address, (URL), that address is directed to a fake Spoof websites. Phishing website that will look and feel like the genuine website. Do not click on such  links.

Click Here to view Typical Scam emails, Phishing emails

Pharming Attacks. It's related to Phishing.. Pharming Attacks hijack Internet domain Name Servers so that when your browser logs-on to a Domain Address, (URL), that address is directed to a fake Spoof websites,  Phishing website that will look and feel like the genuine website. These attacks are hoping to obtains sensitive information such as password and bank details. Secure Sites that use Secure Socket Layers should have protection against this. Anti-Phishing Working Group           Phishing Report

Firefox 2 Release Candidate 1 (RC 1) contains a built anti-phishing feature which warns users when they encounter Web forgeries, and offers to return the user to their home page. You can test the feature at this test site.

Microsoft Anti-phishing White Paper. A Brief Description. The focus of this white paper is to describe the basic workings of a new capability, the Microsoft' Phishing Filter, that will be included in the upcoming release of Internet Explorer 7.

PhishFighting. Fight back and take down the Phishers. Enter phishers URL to Report it.

Federal Trade Commission, Phishing Quick Facts How Not to Get Hooked by a Phishing Scam

FTC's Identity Theft website   FTC spam information If you get spam email that you think is deceptive, forward it to spam@uce.gov. The FTC uses the spam stored in this database to pursue law enforcement actions against people who send deceptive email.

SiteAdvisor. We test the Web to help keep you safe from spyware, spam, viruses and online scams.

Scary Banking Scams. Scammers have developed a new way to control your computer remotely. And that can only be bad news for your bank balance. It sounds like something from a James Bond movie. Eastern European criminals harvesting' thousands of computers across the UK, infected with a special virus allowing them to control the computer and access all sorts of personal information.

GetNetWise. Accessing the Internet through a broadband or high speed Internet connection at home really enhances the online experience. However, broadband users should take extra precautions to secure their computer and their computer files. The speed at which information can be transferred to and from your computer and the fact that it stays connected to the Internet for long periods of time makes your it a more likely target for hackers than dial-up Internet users. By taking some basic precautions and using a few simple tools, you can do your part to protect cyberspace from hackers. At the same time, you'll also protect your computer and your information from theft, misuse and destruction. GetNetWise Main page


Cut down eBay monopoly and the sale of counterfeit goods ' Sign this petition There is a massive silent minority, out there, that have suffered injustice or have lost money through eBay and their sister company PayPal. It is silent because there is no one and nowhere where one could place a complaint.

New PayPal phishing scam uncovered   The email, which purports to come PayPal, claims that the recipient's account has been the subject of fraudulent activity. However, unlike normal Phishing emails, there is no internet link or response address. Instead, the email directs the recipient to call a phone number and verify their details. When dialled, users are greeted by an automated voice saying: "Welcome to account verification. Please type your 16 digit card number." Once the credit card details are entered, the scammer is free to steal the credit information for their own use. Spyware analysts SophosLabs are warning users not to respond to the email. Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos said "Though it's an American telephone number, the fact that PayPal is used globally means that anyone could potentially be tricked into making the call." More SpyWare Removal Links.

PayPal Support Club. Review and helpful links, coding examples, warnings, other shopping cart links, etc. PayPal is a on-link banking system that allows website owners to integrate shopping cart technology into their site.  Find out more, includes links to helpful site about PayPal shopping cart technology.


Yahoo! ID Fraud Centre: Identity theft is one of the UK's fastest growing crimes and is affecting more and more people. Find out everything you should know about identity fraud, plus what you can do to help protect yourself.

Yahoo Security information and advice

Yahoo Hacking.  Social Engineering, Phishing information

Yahoo Reporting Password Scams

Be on your guard against Internet fraudsters.

General rule: Delete any Spam, (junk email, unsolicited emails,  un-request emails). Use Spam Filters to help remove unwanted emails.

DO NOT CLICK ON ANY LINKS IN A SPAMMERS MESSAGE.

Common frauds include :-

Spoof websites and email scams (known as Phishing)

A lot of Major banks, Credit Card operators, e-Commerce Sites, Visa, PayPal, (PayPal Support Club), and eBay, (also many other websites), have suffer from Phishing. This is where people were directed to a fraudulent website that is identical to the companies'sites in the hope that they will supply details so they can be used illegally.

Fraudsters create authentic looking, but false, faked or'spoof'websites. Their purpose is to request users to enter personal information such as passwords and memorable information. This information will be re-used to access their accounts and transfer monies to the fraudsters account. They may also use your details to carry out Identity theft and apply for credit or goods using your account details causing you a large amount of debit.

You may even receive spoof emails from Banks for which you are not a member of.

If you receive such an email, please do not access any link contained within it or provide any log on details.

Anti-Phishing Working Group           Phishing Report     Click Here to view Typical Scam emails, Phishing emails

Email scams that claim to offer you additional income.

This scam involves a third party asking you to receive or pay funds into your account on the understanding that you then transfer the funds on to another account or overseas. In return, they offer you a commission - however you will not receive payment for your involvement and as a result of any participation you may have, you will automatically become involved in subsequent Police investigations. Click Here to view Typical Scam emails, Phishing emails

Email scams that claim you have won a Lottery prize. ( Even for Lottery's you have not even entered for. )

This scam involves a third party making contact to advise that you have won a substantial amount of money in a lottery draw. If you reply the third party then asks you for bank account details and other such personal information to allow for the funds to be transferred to you, occasionally they may also ask for you to arrange payment of a handling fee. These scenarios are not genuine and you will lose any money you pay and your personal information, Identity theft, may be used in other fraud.

Advance fee or'419 Fraud'.

These are unsolicited letters and emails offering the recipient a generous reward for helping to move a large balance of funds, usually in US Dollars. These funds claim to be anything from corporate profits accumulated bribes unspent Government funds to unclaimed funds from a deceased person.

The fraudsters are after your banking details. The transactions typically require the recipient to pay a fee/tax/bribe to complete the deal. Any advance fee you provide will be lost and your personal information, Identity theft, may be used in other fraud.

Virus hoax emails.

Some email exploiting the concerns of others. For example emailed warnings about computer viruses may be hoaxes they may be designed to cause concern and disrupt businesses. They may request payment for Anti-Virus Software Tools & Utilities. Always check the story out by visiting an Anti-Virus Software Tools & Utilities site before forwarding them to friends and colleagues.

Messages which imply cures for medical conditions.

These could supply expensive and untested items which could cause you problems and unwanted side effects. If you have any medical problems consult a Qualified Doctor.

These could supply a diluted version, (or versions that are too strong), of a medicine which could cause you problems and unwanted side effects. If you have any medical problems consult a Qualified Doctor.

They may not be able or willing to support you if you have any unwanted side effects. If you have any medical problems consult a Qualified Doctor.

They may not be able or willing to supply you with the correct dosage for you. If you have any medical problems consult a Qualified Doctor.

The medicine they provide may be addictive. Consult a Qualified Doctor.

If you have any medical problems consult a Qualified Doctor.

Suspicious phone calls.

Across the financial services industry a number of customers have received telephone calls from individuals claiming to be from a card scheme (i.e. Visa or MasterCard). The caller then persuades the customer to give information about their credit card, including the security code found on the back of the card.

Most legitimate banks etc. do not contact credit card customers direct neither do they ask for any security information regarding cards.

If you receive a telephone call like this you shouldn't respond to it, nor should you give the caller any of the card security information they ask for.

Messages stating that you can make a large amount of money without much work.

Do not believe these. They are trying to dupe you out of information or money. Ask yourself  "Who's given going to give me money for nothing?".

Click Here to view Typical Scam emails, Phishing emails.

PC Security Software Protection Range. Anti-virus, Firewall, Privacy Defender, Spam Shield, Popup Blocker, Delete files PERMANENTLY, etc...

Anti-Phishing Working Group           Phishing Report

FTC Identity Theft Help Site

FireFox Browser A Mozilla project, empowers you to browse faster, more safely and more efficiently than with any other browser.

Internet Watch Foundation Site Index (Legal issues. Reports illegal and offensive Internet Issues.)

SafeSurf Creating a Safe Internet Without Censorship Help Us Accomplish This Goal.

EFF is a nonprofit group of passionate people ' lawyers, volunteers, and visionaries ' working to protect your digital rights.

Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (the "Rules") (As Approved by ICANN on October 24, 1999)
http://www.icann.org/udrp/udrp-rules-24oct99.htm   or   http://www.icann.org/udrp/udrp-rules-24oct99.htm

Domain Name Transfer's ICANN Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy.

UKReg Domain Name Dispute Policy

Nominet Disputes account all registrations in the .uk Top Level Domains.

Domain Name law (Sedo)

Web Site Content Theft

eSecurity4Britain Inform, educate and provide protective measures to ensure small businesses can use the internet to operate their businesses - with security.

7Safe is an Information Security services firm offering a diverse portfolio of services including security training & certification, penetration testing, computer forensics and risk management (including BS 7799).

CERT' Coordination Center (CERT/CC) is a center of Internet security expertise.

Ofcom is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services.

Check premium rate numbers icstis, Independent Committee for the Supervision of Standards of the Telephone Information Services- the premium rate services regulator.

Micrsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool

SquareTrade eBay User Support. Trouble with a transaction? SquareTrade can help you resolve issues independently or through professional mediation.

eBay Safe Harbor - SafeHarbor is eBay's safety resource and protective arm, and should be used for eBay fraud issues only. Fraud reports and insurance claims may be filed through Safe Harbor.

Federal Trade Commission - As part of an international group of consumer protection agencies, the FTC monitors an online complaint site called econsumers.gov. Although they do not resolve individual consumer problems, complaints are used to help investigate fraud, and can lead to law enforcement action.

National Fraud Information Center - The NFIC helps consumers distinguish between legitimate and fraudulent promotions in cyberspace and route reports of suspected fraud to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.

Click fraud happens when the actions of people, computer programs or other method are used to to reduce the budgets used by advertises who use Pay Per Click methods to promote their website/s. For more information about Pay Per Click and Click fraud view Methods of Internet adverting

Click Fraud helpful links WhosClickingWho        Clicklab        ClickDetective

Virus Spreaders also spread emails and messages throughout the Internet to get you to delete files you need, thus creating havoc for your system. These are probably hoaxes.
Resources for validating virus/ hoax information:    McAfee        V Myths        Symantec        F-Secure

Otelo (United Kingdom) is also known as the Office of the Telecommunications Ombudsman. An Ombudsman Service for public communication providers and their customers.

Greplaw Geeks, Laws and everything in between.

Internet dating fraud is vastly under-reported and may have claimed more than 200,000 victims in the UK, research suggests. So-called online romance scams typically involve criminals setting up fake identities using stolen photos of attractive individuals, often models or Army officers. A relationship is struck up with the victim who at a certain point is asked for financial help.

eBay Help about how to spot a Spoof emails

Reporting eBay Account Theft, If you feel your account has been compromised, please report it.

eBay Safe Trading Tips

eBay Security Center

PayPal Security Center

View the PayPal Support Club. Review and helpful links, coding examples, warnings, other shopping cart links, etc. PayPal is a on-link banking system that allows website owners to integrate shopping cart technology into their site.  Find out more, includes links to helpful site about PayPal shopping cart technology.

Mobile Industry Crime Action Forum. An organisation set up by the United Kingdom mobile telecommunications industry, including mobile handset manufacturers, to address the issues of mobile phone theft. More ForumsWAP, WML, Wireless Markup Language, Wireless links, Wi-Fi, BlueTooth, radio.

How to Track a Stolen Laptop  Adeona Open Source system for tracking the location of your lost or stolen laptop                         "Help! I Got Scammed Online!"

 

National Fraud Authority (NFA). Established as an Executive Agency of The Attorney General's Office (AGO)  to take forward the Government's response to fraud,  NFA works with private, public and third sector organisations to increase protection for the UK economy from the harm caused by fraud, and to create a more hostile environment for fraudsters, both home and abroad.

The Attorney General's Office (AGO) provides high quality legal and strategic policy advice and support to the Attorney General and the Solicitor General (the Law Officers).

Financial Fraud Action UK

Consumer Direct

Be Card Smart Online

Get Safe Online

The Fraud Advisory Panel

Identity Theft

DirectGov on Fraud

These may be indicators of issues :-

rfc-ignorant.org is the clearinghouse for sites who think that the rules of the internet don't apply to them. They maintain a number of lists (at present "dsn", "abuse", "postmaster", "bogusmx", and "whois") which contain domains or IP networks whose administrators choose not to obey the RFCs, the building block "rules" of the net. It is important to note that NOTHING requires ANYONE to comply with an RFC (pedantically a "Request for Comments"), however, the "cooperative interoperability" the net has enjoyed is based upon everyone having the same "rule book" and following it. A listing here simply implies that a site has chosen not to implement the conditions described in a particular RFC. It is, of course, up to other sites to decide for themselves whether or not they wish to communicate with sites that have not chosen to implement, say, RFC2142, and have a working "abuse@domain" address. Put another way, rfc-ignorant.org does not block anyone. We document who has chosen not to implement certain protocols described in the RFCs, and provide a means for allowing people to determine for themselves if they wish to communicate with non-compliant systems. The links to your left under "Listing Policy" detail the criteria for any given zone, and also include the specific RFC numbers that are used for determining the policy contained therein.

URIBL lists domains that appear in spam, NOT where they were sent from. Our lists are intended to be used with antispam software to help TAG emails as spam.

Make sure you check out Video Scams. Video Cons. Video Cheats. Votebots, Understanding Sock Accounts   Don't get conned or ripped off on YouTube, or other video publishing sites.

Check for rubbish service

Spam Filters

Anti-Virus Software Tools & Utilities

Also read Methods of Internet adverting

FireWall's

SpyWare Removal

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