Monday, April 29, 2013

More phony e-mails

I've gotten similar ones under dozens of bank names and those of major companies. Be careful if you get any like these. Don't open or click on any part of them. Delete! Also this time of year there is a rash of fake IRS scams.

You have received a secure message.
Read your secure message by opening the attachment, SECUREDOC. You will be prompted to open (view) the file or save (download) it to your computer. For best results, save the file first, then open it.
If you have concerns about the validity of this message, please contact the sender directly. For questions about Key's e mail encryption service, please contact technical support at 888.764.7941.
First time users will need to register after opening the attachment.
Help https://mailsafe.keybank.com/websafe/help?topic=RegEnvelope
About IronPort Encryption https://mailsafe.keybank.com/websafe/about
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Attn: Chief Accountant
Herewith we are notifying you, that your latest Direct Deposit transaction (Int. No.460590232341) was rejected, because of your current Direct Deposit software being out of date. Please use the link below to enter the secure section of our web site and see the details::
Click here for more information
Please refer to your financial institution for updates of the Direct Deposit software.
Sincerely yours
ACH Network Rules Department
NACHA The Electronic Payments Association
12154 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 559
Herndon, VA 20181
Phone: 703 561 0584 Fax: 703 787 9206
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FedEx
Tracking ID: 7151 44360368
Dear Client,
Your parcel has arrived. Courier was unable to deliver the parcel to you.
To receive your parcel, please, print this receipt and go to the nearest office.
Print Receipt
Best Regards, The FedEx Team.
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You have received a secure message

Read your secure message by opening the attachment, message_zdm. You will be prompted to open (view) the file or save (download) it to your computer. For best results, save the file first, then open it with Internet Explorer. If you have concerns about the validity of this message, please contact the sender directly. For questions please contact the HSBC Secure Mail Help Desk. First time users will need to register after opening the attachment.
About Email Encryption http://www.hsbc.com/secureemail

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