P Jeff Schimpff
Bureau of Science Services
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
"Bus, Bike, Walk or Carpool to Work for Clean Air for Kids"
(() phone: (608) 267- 7853
(() fax: (608) 267-5231
(+) e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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From: Bohn, Michael F
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 9:43 AM
Subject: FW: FBI Message and Holiday eMail Scams
This message is to notify of a recent scam and a reminder of what to do with unsolicited eMails.
Attempts at Internet and eMail fraud usually increase during the Holiday season. Many of these are variations of "phishing" attempts, designed to get you to click on a link. Clicking on those links may unleash viruses or other attacks against your computer and the DNR network.
These unsolicited messages may look very credible. They try to exploit your trusting nature or curiosity. Many of these frauds claim that you have won a prize, they have received your order, or that your credit card or bank account needs update or confirmation. The only way to deal with them is to delete without clicking on ANY of the links. The "unsubscribe" or "Don't bother me anymore" link is also a bad choice. Just DELETE them.
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Here's a recent Phishing Example
From: Walmart Order Confirmation
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 2:08 PM
To: Person, Naive
Subject: Order Confirmation: WalMart
Gift Card Confirmation #387687656
Gift Card Type: $500.00 Gift Card Confirmation
Estimated Arrival Date - 12/10/05
Please confirm your $500.00 WalMartGift Card:
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Lastly, a scam message is currently circulating that claims to come from the FBI, as described in this news article from CNN.
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November 22, CNN — Federal Bureau of Investigation warns of e−mail scam. The Federal
Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued an alert Monday, November 21, about a scam involving
unsolicited e−mails, purportedly sent by the FBI, that tell computer users that their Internet
surfing is being monitored by the agency. The users are told they have visited illegal Websites
and are instructed to open an attachment to answer questions. The FBI did not send these
e−mails and does not send any other unsolicited e−mails to the public. The FBI is investigating
the scam.
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Mike Bohn ET/8
IT Security Officer
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
101 S. Webster St. PO Box 7921 Madison, WI 53702
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (608) 264-8557
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