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There are a number of scam and virus emails floating around that look extremely legitimate using logos, names and "calls for action" that are very tempting to you, the recipient. They entice you to open an attachment on the email and/or provide personal information that allows the sender to begin their corruptive activities.
When receiving one of these e-mails, it is always best to check their legitimacy by contacting the company or institution represented in the content by phone or other contact option rather than using the information attached or incorporated into the email.
Below are just a few examples of some of the e-mails we have seen as of late. If you have any questions that we may be able to answer for you, please don't hesitate to call us.
Remember: When it comes to your computer network, PC or personal information, it is always best to error on the side of caution.
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Looks like someone is using your
B of A Online Account . . .
From: Bank Of America [alert@bankofamerica.com]
To:
Cc:
Subject: Customer Security Alert
__________________________________________________________________
Customer Security Alert;
As part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in the Bank of America Online Banking system. We recently contacted you after noticing an issue with your account. We request information from you for the following reason:
Our system requires further account verification.
To restore your account, please click here
to Sign in to Online Banking
Please Note:
If we do not receive the appropriate account verification within 48 hours, then we will assume this Bank account is fraudulent and will be suspended.The purpose of this verification is to ensure that your bank account has not been fraudulently used and to combat the fraud from our community.
Bank of America, Member FDIC.
2011 Bank of America Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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What is the Bank of America Online Account Scam?
This scam assumes you have a Bank of America online account. The senders of this e-mail are prompting you to utilize their provided link which will take you to a very authentic looking site where they request confirmation information on your account. If you provide this private information, they move very quickly to drain your account and sell your identity information.
Don't be fooled by this or any other banking scams.
Your bank will NEVER ask for confidential information
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If you can't trust McDonald's . . . 
An e-mail scam hitting inboxes across the globe is promoting a free dinner at one of the world's largest fast-food chains. The catch is that you need to print the attached coupon, which is actually an executable for a well-established family of Malware.
The wording of the email is mostly European, using promotional terms that would be rare, if not completely out of place for a U.S. promotion. Not to mention, the brand is spelled incorrectly. However, the attachment itself is the real problem. It's Malware. More to the point, it's a variant of the Bredolab family of Malware.
The Bredolab botnet was reported to have pushed nearly 3.6 billion malicious e-mails a month at its peak. The Malware spread via email attachments or links found on social networks. The most common method of infection however, is e-mail.
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Is it REALLY time for a
CHASE Bank software upgrade?
From: JPMorgan Chase [Chase@alerts.Chase.co]
To:
Cc:
Subject: JP Morgan Chase Security Notification
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This is an Alert to help manage your account ending in XXXX.
Dear client of Chase Bank, As of 06/02/2011 04:01:50 AM EDT,
Technical services of the Chase Bank are carrying out a planned software upgrade. We earnestly ask you to visit the following link to start the procedure of confirmation on customers data.
To get started, please click the link below:
'www.chase.com/cmserver/users/default/confirm.omg
This instruction has been sent to all bank customers and is obligatory to follow. Failure to upgrade your account can lead to Account Suspension.
Thank you,
Customers Support Service.
To reply to this Alert, please send us a secure message from your inbox on 'www.chase.com
To see all of the Alerts available to you, please log on to 'www.chase.com
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Isn't it nice that they "earnestly ask" for your
PRIVATE INFORMATION!
As official as it looks, this is just another attempt to steal your private information, attack your accounts and sell your identity.
If something really needed to be addressed, you would receive a phone call, or, be asked to call the bank direct. Always confirm ANY contact - even phone contact.
Be Cautious - Be Careful - Be Safe!
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Here's a package you Don't Want!
Just like the DHL and FedEx emails, this message likely contains trojans or malware that will zombify your computer. If you see any "notification message" from DHL, FedEx or UPS and you don't have a scheduled delivery,
DELETE IT IMMEDIATELY.
There are a lot safer ways to contact these entities
to track your delivery.
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Just Confirming? . . . Right . . .
How nice of them to confirm you ordered that new AMEX Card. The problem is, you may not even own an American Express card! Certainly, this must be a legitimate e-mail. Look . . . they even have a "phishing" website at the bottom to report anything that comes from someone who may be "less scrupulous" than the senders of this e-mail.
DON'T BE FOOLED!
THEY'RE "PHISHING" FOR YOUR PRIVATE INFORMATION.
If you ordered a card, call American Express.
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This Fraud Alert IS the FRAUD!
American Express is sure popular lately. Here it's nice to see they're looking out for your personal protection. The problem is, the people who sent you this e-mail are interested in stealing your identity - not protecting it. Legitimate companies will never contact you in this manner to address confidential information.
Protect yourself - Delete this e-mail! |
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Official looking logo. Isn't it?
Thankfully, you don't have an ACH transaction that has been rejected. But someone is prompting you to use the convenient link they have provided in the e-mail to entice you to provide them with confidential information they can use to access your most confidential information and/or corrupt your computer system.
DON'T BE FOOLED!
DELETE THIS E-MAIL, IMMEDIATELY! |
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WOW! How Official Does This Look?
But as you can guess, it's just another scam to "phish" for your confidential information. Regardless the bank you use, they will never use this kind of notification if issues arise with your account. Delete this e-mail and never communicate confidential information via a link in an e-mail. |
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Rejected Tax Payment?
This is sure to get your attention!
Hopefully, you'll realize these people are justy "phishing" for your information and using an official looking logo to prompt your "call to action." This is nothing more than another attempt to steal you most confidential information and corrupt you computer system by clicking on the .exc link in the body of the e-mail.
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THIS IS NO FRAUD!
My Mobile Timeclock Now on Android Market
Originally released in October of 2010 on a Blackberry platform, My Moble Timeclock became an immediate success. Now, at the request of many Android users, UEVEN, LLC has released an Android version of this popular time collection and reporting application.
1) Edit Clock Times by line item - including storing original
time for tracking purposes.
2) Delete Clock Time Entries by line or single item.
3) Send Timesheet Reports per Date Range with report time totals.
4) Contact Selection Lookup Function from your list of contact
for sending Timesheet Reports.
5) Copy and Paste Function for email addresses.
STILL JUST $5.99 PER DOWNLOAD
Read Reviews, View Screenshots and Buy Online @ . . .
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What is "Phishing?"
Phishing is a way of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. This is similar to Fishing, where the fisherman puts a bait at the hook, thus, pretending to be a genuine food for fish. But the hook inside it takes the complete fish out of the lake. Communications purporting to be from popular social web sites, auction sites, online payment processors or IT administrators are commonly used to lure the unsuspecting public. Phishing is typically carried out by e-mail spoofing or instant messaging and it often directs users to enter details at a fake website whose look and feel are almost identical to the legitimate one. Phishing is an example of social engineering techniques used to deceive users, and exploits the poor usability of current web security technologies. Attempts to deal with the growing number of reported phishing incidents include legislation, user training, public awareness, and technical security measures.
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Prevent Identity Theft
Your chances of becoming a victim are 1 in 4!
Identity theft statistics are shocking! In the past five years, 1 in 4 Americans was a victim of identity theft making it America's fastest growing crime. Identity theft statistics indicate that this crime costs the government, businesses, and citizens of America billions of dollars each year.
Victims of identity theft are left with both financial and emotional challenges. Identity theft statistics show the average cost of identity theft is 30 hours and $500 per victim. However, identity theft is a preventable crime if you are properly protected.
The Federal Trade Commission recently conducted a study on identity theft with identity theft statistics. Below is a short summary of the alarming identity theft statistics they compiled.
* 4.65% of survey participants indicated that they were victims of Identity theft in the past year. This number represents nearly 10 million Americans who were victims.
* Total loss to Businesses as a result of Identity Theft exceeded $47.5 BILLION.
* Total loss to Individuals reached $5.0 BILLION
* Hours spent resolving Identiy Theft problems totaled nearly 300 MILLION HOURS
Don't Become a Statistic!
Traces of personal information including credit card numbers, passwords, and online banking information are often stored on your computer without your knowledge. This information can be retrieved by hackers, viruses, spyware, and anyone using your computer. Avoid utilizing links in e-mails provided by unsolicited senders. Never share personal information, passwords or account information online.
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Time Station
If you don't need all the bells & whistles, biotock is the simplistic biometric time collection software you've been waiting for. A single screen provides access for your employees to biometricly record daily hours, request corrections from their supervisor, and review a 12-week history of their payroll hours. Your Payroll personnel can review the current pay period information and, with the click of a button, generate a paper report or export the information to your payroll processing software or third-party processing company. Real-time, web-based time collection - direct to your computer screen at a fraction of the cost of other biometric time collection devices.
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Identity Theft is a CRIME!
ID thieves steal your good name, bilk billions of dollars from the economy and strain law enforcement resources.
To find out more about what you can do to protect yourself and what to do if you have become a victim of identity theft, refer to these websites.
Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
Identity Theft.gov
U.S. Dept. of Justice
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Can My Smartphone 
The amount of new 'malware' (malicious software) that is being written to infect computers that are on the Internet continues to grow at a fever pitch.
Most of the really sophisticated malware is written by organized crime syndicates around the world that have plenty of resources and a really big motivator: your identity.
A recent study shows that if you search for entertainment sites (music, video, games, software, etc.) and include the word 'free', your chances of coming across a malicious website goes up exponentially; in some cases 300%!
Additionally popular items like ringtones, wallpaper and screensavers have traditionally been big targets of the malware producers, so be careful what you search for!
When it comes to your question about smartphone vulnerabilities, if you're referring to the common 'drive-by download' attack that silently slips malicious programs into your computer when you visit a rogue website, the answer (for time being) is no.
(This question was answered on 03/17/11 by Ken Colburn of Data Doctors, Tempe, AZ)
To read more on this topic and search out answers to other computer technology issues, visit Data Doctors.com.
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About Us . . .
UEVEN is dedicated to the improvement of business management effectiveness and quality through the utilization of software solutions related to time collection, human resources, A/R, A/P, and other facets of business management. We are committed to providing practical and useful software solutions based on time- proven processes and procedures, as well as lending unparalleled technical support. It is our sole mission to increase our customer's financial standings by continuously improving their internal / external operations through the
implementation of these solutions. Our software products are non-industry specific and provide the accurate, real-time data reporting necessary for employee and operational management by today's successful business owner.
UEVEN LLC
23449 N. 35th Dr.
Glendale, Arizona 85310
866-503-3836
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