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Scam Related News (02/25/2009)



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Walmart email scam making the rounds
WTOC – Savannah,GA,USA
Another scam on your computer. This time, scammers are using the Walmart name to earn your trust and rip you off. If you get an email claiming to be from
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Call 4 Action: Text Message Scams
Today’s TMJ4 – Milwaukee,WI,USA
By Karen Stiles Many of us have been on the look out for scams that target us via mail, the internet, or telephone. But now, there is a new scam – text
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Gmail chat invaded by phishing scam
NetworkWorld.com – Southborough,MA,USA
By Brad Reed , Network World , 02/24/2009 Google’s e-mail service has been invaded by a phishing scam that is using instant messaging to dupe unsuspecting
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GMA, Gutierrez react to DA scam report
Business Mirror – Philippines
Asked whether the President is pleased with the Senate findings, which delinked her from the scam, Deputy Presidential Spokesman Lorelei Fajardo said in a
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SBA Issues Small-Business Scam Alert
American Drycleaner – Chicago,IL,USA
WASHINGTON — The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a scam alert warning small businesses not to respond to letters that falsely claim to
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Latest scam for personal data uses e-mail, texting
MSNBC – USA
By Graham Milldrum, Staff Writer ANNISTON, Alabama – Northeast Alabama residents are being targeted by an evolving series of scams, according to local
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Scam leaves state on the hook for $300000
Salt Lake Tribune – United States
By Jason Bergreen Roughly $2.2 million of $2.5 million stolen in a scam from the state of Utah last year has now been frozen in bank accounts.
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BBB Scam Alert: “Your ATM Card Has Been Suspended”
MSNBC – USA
Visit the MSPA Web site (www.mysteryshop.org/shoppers) for a list of reputable mystery shopping companies and opportunities. Contact the companies directly,
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Two local credit unions victims of phone and email scam
News 10 Now – Syracuse,NY,USA
BINGHAMTON, NY — Two local credit unions have confirmed their clients may be victims of a text message and email phishing scam. GHS Federal Credit Union
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Citibank nearly duped by Nigerian scam
BetaNews – USA
Instead, the scam was foiled only when some of the receiving banks warned Citibank that they were unable to process the transactions.
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Warning: Google Talk Phishing Scam Spreading Like Wildfire
By Adam Ostrow
It’s been a rough day for Gmail. After a lengthy service outage this morning, Gmail is now being attacked by a phishing scam that is spreading like wildfire.
Mashable! – http://mashable.com/
Fast-Spreading Phishing Scam Hits Gmail Users – Bits Blog
By By Jenna Wortham
Fast-Spreading Phishing Scam Hits Gmail Users. By Jenna Wortham. UPDATE 6:45 p.m. : This post has been updated to include analysis from a security expert. Screen shot of the Viddyho invite. Google just can’t get a break today.
Bits» Internet – http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/
ViddyHo Mounts Phishing Scam « NewTeeVee
A site called ViddyHo is running a phishing scam on Google chat users. The scam propagates via an IM from a contact telling the recipient to “check out this video.” When recipients click through, they’re asked to share their Gmail
NewTeeVee – http://newteevee.com/
Phone Scam Targets Glenview Residents
By admin
what is the latest tactics , that scam artiest apply for quick gain ? Phishing is the answer to this question which believes to lead the crime figures these days , believes experts . Phishing is latest face of cyber crime over internet.
Fraud and Scam News – http://www.419legal.org/blog/
Fast-Spreading Phishing Scam Hits Gmail Users – TechChuck
By Andrew
Fast-Spreading Phishing Scam Hits Gmail Users. Related stories, videos, tweets, photos about Gmail, Google, Contacts, Precious Hours, Short Periods.
Tech stories – TechChuck – http://www.techchuck.com/

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