Recent FBI analysis reveals that cyber criminals engaging in ACH/wire transfer fraud have targeted businesses by responding via e-mail to employment opportunities posted online.
Recently, more than $150,000 was stolen from a U.S. business via unauthorized wire transfer as a result of an e-mail the business received that contained malware. The malware was embedded in an e-mail response to a job posting the business placed on an employment website and allowed the attacker to obtain the online banking credentials of the person who was authorized to conduct financial transactions within the company. The malicious actor changed the account settings to allow the sending of wire transfers, one to the Ukraine and two to domestic accounts. The malware was identified as a Bredolab variant, svrwsc.exe. This malware was connected to the ZeuS/Zbot Trojan, which is commonly used by cyber criminals to defraud U.S. businesses.
The FBI recommends that potential employers remain vigilant in opening the e-mails of prospective employees. Running a virus scan prior to opening any e-mail attachments may provide an added layer of security against this type of attack. The FBI also recommends that businesses use separate computer systems to conduct financial transactions.
For more information on this type of fraud and prevention tips, please refer to previous public service announcements at the links below:
* http://www.ic3.gov/media/2010/CorporateAccountTakeOver.pdf
* http://www.ic3.gov/media/2010/WorkAtHome.pdf
* http://www.ic3.gov/media/2009/091103.aspx
Anyone who believes they have been a target this type of attack should immediately contact their financial institutions and local FBI office and promptly report it to the IC3’s website at www.ic3.gov. The IC3’s complaint database links complaints together to refer them to the appropriate law enforcement agency for case consideration. The IC3 also uses complaint information to identify emerging trends and patterns.
Source : http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety
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Friday, December 16, 2011
Facebook: Win free iPad Promotion Scam
If you received any email saying that you have won an iPad from a "hotmail" account, it is a scam. Also note that scammers may fake any email account, including name@facebook.com, or something similar.
All the names used in the email are FAKE; Here is an example for the same:
On Thu, Oct 15, 2011 at 8:33 AM, James **** <palm****@hotmail.com> wrote:
Hello Friend,
My name is James ****, Chief technology officer of Facebook. We have recently partnered up with the apple company for a one-time promotional event today; we are giving away complimentary Apple iPads to randomly selected individuals who have been fortunate to be chosen as one of our newest winners for today. We randomly selected users from our systems database and you have matched with our latest drawing.
We have partnered up with Apple Inc to advertise their hottest product yet, the Apple iPad. Once again, we are running this promotion for one-day only. All you need to do is CLICK HERE to go to our web site made for this promotion and key in your email to receive yours for free. Simply make sure you enter your email so we can locate our records to ensure that we have reserved one for you. That is it!
Congrats on winning a free Apple iPad2. In case you have any question or concerns, feel free to e-mail me back. However, you should claim your free iPad 1st to ensure one will be set-aside for you before the deadline ends. We do understand that you may possibly not receive this email until after the deadline, but, we suggest you check out the website and enter your email to see if we still have yours on hold, which we often-times do because others have not claimed theirs in time.
James
CTO, Facebook
All the names used in the email are FAKE; Here is an example for the same:
On Thu, Oct 15, 2011 at 8:33 AM, James **** <palm****@hotmail.com> wrote:
Hello Friend,
My name is James ****, Chief technology officer of Facebook. We have recently partnered up with the apple company for a one-time promotional event today; we are giving away complimentary Apple iPads to randomly selected individuals who have been fortunate to be chosen as one of our newest winners for today. We randomly selected users from our systems database and you have matched with our latest drawing.We have partnered up with Apple Inc to advertise their hottest product yet, the Apple iPad. Once again, we are running this promotion for one-day only. All you need to do is CLICK HERE to go to our web site made for this promotion and key in your email to receive yours for free. Simply make sure you enter your email so we can locate our records to ensure that we have reserved one for you. That is it!
Congrats on winning a free Apple iPad2. In case you have any question or concerns, feel free to e-mail me back. However, you should claim your free iPad 1st to ensure one will be set-aside for you before the deadline ends. We do understand that you may possibly not receive this email until after the deadline, but, we suggest you check out the website and enter your email to see if we still have yours on hold, which we often-times do because others have not claimed theirs in time.
James
CTO, Facebook
Fake Scam Steve Jobs Charitable Foundation
If you received an email from "Steve Jobs Charitable Foundation", it is a scam. The email, written in poor English, asked for donation to help young web coders. There is no such "charitable trust".
Other scams in the past 2 - 3 weeks after Steve Jobs death include an announcement about giving away free iPads in remembrance of Steve Jobs. The main objective to this scam is to drive traffic to the website, and when you click to such links you’ll be asked to fill surveys online to get free iPad.
It is not uncommon for criminals and cyber-crooks to take advantage of title-grabbing events to spread their creations and affect the maximum number of victims possible in a short period of time.
These scams work by tricking users into visiting websites where they are told they have won a valuable prize, such as an iPad, an iPhone or apple products. Obviously, the unsuspecting victim will never get the prize, but rather a series of costly spam messages. In addition, malicious websites like these leverage geo-location data to display messages in different languages depending on the user's location.
Please stay away from such scams like Fake Steve Jobs Charitable Foundation Scam. Have safe internet browsing and stay away from such scammers online.
Good Luck
Other scams in the past 2 - 3 weeks after Steve Jobs death include an announcement about giving away free iPads in remembrance of Steve Jobs. The main objective to this scam is to drive traffic to the website, and when you click to such links you’ll be asked to fill surveys online to get free iPad.It is not uncommon for criminals and cyber-crooks to take advantage of title-grabbing events to spread their creations and affect the maximum number of victims possible in a short period of time.
These scams work by tricking users into visiting websites where they are told they have won a valuable prize, such as an iPad, an iPhone or apple products. Obviously, the unsuspecting victim will never get the prize, but rather a series of costly spam messages. In addition, malicious websites like these leverage geo-location data to display messages in different languages depending on the user's location.
Please stay away from such scams like Fake Steve Jobs Charitable Foundation Scam. Have safe internet browsing and stay away from such scammers online.
Good Luck
Stay Safe from Identity Theft
Here are some tips to protect yourself against identity theft:
1. Protect your personal information. It's a valuable commodity.
2. Only share your credit card or other personal information when you're buying from a company you know and trust.
3. Know who you're dealing with.
4. Walk away from any company that doesn't clearly state its name, physical address, and telephone number. A Web site alone or a mail box drop should raise suspicions.
5. Don't rely on verbal promises. Get all promises in writing and evaluate them carefully before you make any payments or sign any contracts.
6. Read and understand the fine print in any written agreement.
7. Don't pay "up-front" for a loan or credit. Remember that legitimate lenders never "guarantee" a loan or a credit card before you apply, especially if you have bad credit, no credit, or a bankruptcy.
1. Protect your personal information. It's a valuable commodity.
2. Only share your credit card or other personal information when you're buying from a company you know and trust.
3. Know who you're dealing with.
4. Walk away from any company that doesn't clearly state its name, physical address, and telephone number. A Web site alone or a mail box drop should raise suspicions.
5. Don't rely on verbal promises. Get all promises in writing and evaluate them carefully before you make any payments or sign any contracts.
6. Read and understand the fine print in any written agreement.
7. Don't pay "up-front" for a loan or credit. Remember that legitimate lenders never "guarantee" a loan or a credit card before you apply, especially if you have bad credit, no credit, or a bankruptcy.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
THE VAMPIRE BYTE SEARCH ENGINE SCAM
This scam targeted users searching “Stephenie Meyer”
• A result for “Stephenie Meyer at 365Multimedia.com” returned with a description of “Stephenie Meyer interview on Twilight the movie starring Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart”.
• When clicked on, this link redirected users to a window informing them that they are infected with malware and they are then advised to download a phony antivirus software product to get rid of the infection.
• As Victims downloaded and installed the phony antivirus software they are asked for credit card information.
• Malware was then installed on the user’s computer and any financial information entered is sent off to cyber criminals.
Source: en.twilightpoison.com
• A result for “Stephenie Meyer at 365Multimedia.com” returned with a description of “Stephenie Meyer interview on Twilight the movie starring Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart”.
• When clicked on, this link redirected users to a window informing them that they are infected with malware and they are then advised to download a phony antivirus software product to get rid of the infection.
• As Victims downloaded and installed the phony antivirus software they are asked for credit card information.
• Malware was then installed on the user’s computer and any financial information entered is sent off to cyber criminals.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
How to Avoid Fake Check Scams
Here are five things you should know to avoid fake check scams:
1. If someone sends by you checking or money order and asks, that you send money somewhere in the return, then it' a shady transaction A.S. This is isn't as the legitimate operators of sweepstakes or other companies work. If you' d actually won, you' the tax of pay d immediately to Uncle Sam. Legitimate works also of don' the buyer of secret or of chief accountant;includes wiring money.
2. A trusted mark or a company name is no guarantee of legitimacy. The swindlers claim frequently companies well-known of be for people' to reach; s trust. Find company' s the contact information, or online or by means of folder aid, and verified the information before you pass something else.
3. The check or the money order can false be even if your bank or credit union you have the cash late. YOU can your money rapidly, usually within one up to two days, but your bank or credit union won' to get; t weet or it' S.A. rubber control or money order up to it' s processes, that can demand weeks. By the time that the fraud has been discovered, the swindlers have taken money already your and looppas.
4. When the bad check or the money order plays at marbles, you' ll are your bank or credit union the money chargeable. Since you' re is in the best position know or the person whom you the control sent is reliable, you' ll are left the keeping pocket if he or they isn' t. if you refuse pay, your account is able be frozen or closed. YOU could be also even continued with fraud and charged.
5. Sending money that the service of the wire transfer has been used as sending cash - once swindler pockets it, it' s gone for good. The transfers aren' of the wire; t such as controls which can be stopped or creditcardlasten which can be disputed. But as the money hasn' t improved, you can the operation are able cancel. Contact immediately the service of the money transfer as you you' thinks; ve scammed.
1. If someone sends by you checking or money order and asks, that you send money somewhere in the return, then it' a shady transaction A.S. This is isn't as the legitimate operators of sweepstakes or other companies work. If you' d actually won, you' the tax of pay d immediately to Uncle Sam. Legitimate works also of don' the buyer of secret or of chief accountant;includes wiring money.
2. A trusted mark or a company name is no guarantee of legitimacy. The swindlers claim frequently companies well-known of be for people' to reach; s trust. Find company' s the contact information, or online or by means of folder aid, and verified the information before you pass something else.
3. The check or the money order can false be even if your bank or credit union you have the cash late. YOU can your money rapidly, usually within one up to two days, but your bank or credit union won' to get; t weet or it' S.A. rubber control or money order up to it' s processes, that can demand weeks. By the time that the fraud has been discovered, the swindlers have taken money already your and looppas.
4. When the bad check or the money order plays at marbles, you' ll are your bank or credit union the money chargeable. Since you' re is in the best position know or the person whom you the control sent is reliable, you' ll are left the keeping pocket if he or they isn' t. if you refuse pay, your account is able be frozen or closed. YOU could be also even continued with fraud and charged.
5. Sending money that the service of the wire transfer has been used as sending cash - once swindler pockets it, it' s gone for good. The transfers aren' of the wire; t such as controls which can be stopped or creditcardlasten which can be disputed. But as the money hasn' t improved, you can the operation are able cancel. Contact immediately the service of the money transfer as you you' thinks; ve scammed.
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