Message claims that attached photographs show a B737 aircraft just before it crashed after a mid-air collision with an Embraer Legacy jet over South America
November 2019
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Phishing ScamsScams
‘Verify Office 365’ Phishing Scam Email
by Brett M. Christensen November 28, 2019According to this “verification” email, which purports to be from Microsoft’s Office 365, your email address needs to be updated to the 2020 version.
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Hoaxes
HOAX – ’15 foot Eastern Brown Snake Found Near Caloundra Golf Course’
by Brett M. Christensen November 27, 2019Circulating message featuring images of a large snake claims that the snake is a 15 foot long Eastern Brown snake caught near a golf course at Caloundra, Queensland, Australia.
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Advance Fee ScamsScams
‘United Nations Compensation Commission’ Advance Fee Scam Email
by Brett M. Christensen November 27, 2019According to this email, which purports to be from the World Bank, you are set to receive a $4.5 million payout via the United Nations Compensation Commission.
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Scams
‘Better Than Netflix Scams’ Targeting People In Several Countries
by Brett M. Christensen November 25, 2019Be wary of posts on Facebook claiming that you can sign up for a free ‘Movieflix” video streaming service that is ‘better than Netflix”.
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Long circulating message claims that attached photographs show a Utah townhouse overflowing with 8 years worth of beer cans.
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Faux Images and VideosHoaxes
‘Botswana Angel’ Photoshop Prank Circulating on Social Media
by Brett M. Christensen November 25, 2019Did an angel from heaven appear as a bright light in the sky above the African country of Botswana, causing fear and surprise among those who witnessed it?
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Facebook RelatedFacebook ScamsScams
‘Free Christmas Holiday to Lapland’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
by Brett M. Christensen November 19, 2019Keep an eye out for Facebook posts claiming that you can win an all-expenses-paid family holiday to Lapland for Christmas just by sharing and commenting.
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Facebook RelatedFacebook ScamsScams
Kohl’s ‘$100 Anniversary Coupon’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
by Brett M. Christensen November 18, 2019According to this Facebook Post, US department store chain Kohl’s is giving everyone who shares a link a $100 coupon to celebrate its anniversary.
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Phishing ScamsScams
‘Undelivered Email’ Phishing Scam Hitting Inboxes
by Brett M. Christensen November 16, 2019According to this “Microsoft E-Mail Service” email, your email service has prevented the delivery of new messages to your inbox.
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