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Scam #7: Fake News
The Come-On:
You get an e-mail announcing that the United States has invaded Iran, or some other sensational news headline, with a link to the story.
The Scam:
The Web site is designed to look like a real news page with a video player and a banner, but they're fakes. Once you click them to get the story, you're in danger of downloading malware known as the 'Storm Worm,' a backdoor Trojan that steals your personal information and uses your computer to spread more fraudulent emails. Beware of downloading anything named "iran_occupation.exe" or any similar, untrustworthy names.
What You Can Do:
Don't rely on anonymous e-mails to get your news. If you see a headline and you absolutely must find out if it's true, then go to a trusted news site rather than click on the link. If you do fall for it, make sure your antivirus and malware protections are up-to-date.
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Subscribe to commentspmJul 22nd 2008 10:12PM
also beware of a "paypal" scam. They'll tell you that you need to update or verify your account info. But, the tip off is they say Dear member or subscriber. Pay pal notifies you by your Name. report scams to spoof@paypal.com