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I haven't done one of these in a while. Here are a selection of some spam emails I've received
Voicemail Message Received
Dear [email]
You have received a new voicemail message from Account payable (+18xxxxxxxxx).
Date/Time Received: 09/27/2023, 11:21:49 AM (EDT)
Duration: 00:01:03
The attached voicemail message can be listened to on your computer, or forwarded to another email address.
To delete the message from your voicemail box however, please access it from your phone, or mobile application, and delete it from there.
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The attachment was a website that wants me to log in (giving the bad actors my username and password)
Dear [name],
We are delighted to announce the release of our new [domain] webmail version. This version comes with a host of improvements and features that will enhance your email experience by making it faster and more efficient.
To switch to the new version, click on the link below:
SWITCH TO NEW WEBMAIL VERSION
Note: Please be advised that IMAP will be disconnected from the current webmail version within 24 hours. To avoid losing any important emails, we strongly recommend that you perform this urgent action.
Mailbox interface will change 24 hours after following the link.
Regards
Support Team
Scary sounding "will be disconnected in 24 hours", and the link goes to a bad site asking me to sign in again (to steal my info)
Hello,
Kindly reply back if this email is the most effective way to communicate with you, regarding a proposal that is in your name its urgent.
Carolyn Clarke.
Please let me know if this is a real email address I can send more spam to!
Dear [first bit of email address],
You have pending emails that you have not yet received. Before you confirm the ownership of [email]
Access to [email] will be restricted
Confirm account now
Note: Access to
[email] will be restricted within 48 working days.
Click the link to give your password to the bad guys. Also 48 working days? I think they meant to say 48 hours!
I cut a lot of this email out - Sharepoint and Quickbook logos, and an official looking footer talking about do not share this email and links to help
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You've received an encrypted message from QuickBooks
Download attachment to view secure message.
Your ePayment - Invoice online document is ready
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Another log in and we will steal your credentials
And an oldie, but not a goodie..
Geek Squad renewal
Your Geek Squad membership is about to expire
The plan you have chosen will be automatically renewed on [date soon] for$417.00 for a 12-month Geek Squad Membership.
To cancel your subscription call us at [number]
This one might be the worst of the lot as they will try to connect to your computer and steal everything they can. They will ask to connect to your computer to process the 'refund' and have you log in to your bank, and try to steal everything you have in there
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