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Dell phishing scam

Monday, 9 June 2008  

I received this email, claiming to be from Dell, and offering to give me a free laptop, just for answering a short survey:

From: “Computer Testing Program” <KelleyDominguez@shulogu.matfelon.com>
To: xxx@lutrov.com
Subject: Dell™ Laptop Confirmation #181e-371G
Date: 2008-06-02 20:58


Dell™ Laptop Giveaway #181e-371G
To: Member #371181 Email: xxx@lutrov.com


To receive your gift, please click on or cut and paste:
http://www.blackguarded.com/dell/

We have been trying to reach you in order to deliver your Dell™ Laptop.

http://www.blackguarded.com/dell/ - Please verify your shipping address and zipcode.

Your Dell™ Laptop is yours just for answering a short survey and following instructions on our website.

http://www.blackguarded.com/dell/ - Please visit our website.

Thank you and ENJOY!

Sincerely,
Customer Service Rep.

If you too got one of these “incredible offers”, I hope you weren’t stupid enough to click on any of the links because a nice little trojan might be your only reward.

Posted in Email, Law, Marketing, Security by Ivan
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