A Little Phish for Christmas Eve
There is a new scam circulating via email promoting updates to reliable software, such as Flash Player, Google Earth and Skype, and introducing new software, such as online tv players (Replace Your Cable!).
Here's how the email looks. Be aware that they always follow the same pattern: they contain a four digit code, and they are always signed by a team member. In other words, it all looks very up and up, and looks like it comes from the software originators. Here's a sample:
Hot New Google Earth Tips, Discoveries & Tools!
Do you want to experience Google Earth on a different level? From desirable locations to a powerful application that lets you visually map your contacts, you're just a couple of steps away from experiencing a new dimension to one of the world's most powerful mapping tools.
Your Earth Code: 6208
Download new features here more
See the Earth like never before!
- 3D Terrain views!
- Take to the air with the Flight Simulator
- Share locations & maps with friends & contacts
- Check out Google Earth's most viewed locations
Your Earth Code: 6208
Enhance your Google Earth experience here
Our free eBook lets you customize your Google Earth - change lighting depending on the time of day, discover the solar system, look at 3D views, create sight-seeing tours and so much more!
- Easy-to-follow instructions
- Access exclusive NASA satellite imagery!
- Navigate POV street-level locations from around the globe
Your Earth Code: 6208
New features available here
Best Regards,
Larry Walters
Earth Online Team
If you click on the link, you'll be taken to a nice looking site (but check out the URL - it will say something like www.officialversion.su) and asked for your name and the promo code. You can enter ANYTHING and you'll still go to the next page where you'll be asked for money! Most of this software is free, by the way - and certainly a site like Google would never solicit business this way.
The most recent one I received was for a Flash Player, which, aside from being free, would never deliver product from anyplace but Adobe.
So beware, there is always something new under the sun when it comes to phishing scams.
Here's how the email looks. Be aware that they always follow the same pattern: they contain a four digit code, and they are always signed by a team member. In other words, it all looks very up and up, and looks like it comes from the software originators. Here's a sample:
Hot New Google Earth Tips, Discoveries & Tools!
Do you want to experience Google Earth on a different level? From desirable locations to a powerful application that lets you visually map your contacts, you're just a couple of steps away from experiencing a new dimension to one of the world's most powerful mapping tools.
Your Earth Code: 6208
Download new features here more
See the Earth like never before!
- 3D Terrain views!
- Take to the air with the Flight Simulator
- Share locations & maps with friends & contacts
- Check out Google Earth's most viewed locations
Your Earth Code: 6208
Enhance your Google Earth experience here
Our free eBook lets you customize your Google Earth - change lighting depending on the time of day, discover the solar system, look at 3D views, create sight-seeing tours and so much more!
- Easy-to-follow instructions
- Access exclusive NASA satellite imagery!
- Navigate POV street-level locations from around the globe
Your Earth Code: 6208
New features available here
Best Regards,
Larry Walters
Earth Online Team
If you click on the link, you'll be taken to a nice looking site (but check out the URL - it will say something like www.officialversion.su) and asked for your name and the promo code. You can enter ANYTHING and you'll still go to the next page where you'll be asked for money! Most of this software is free, by the way - and certainly a site like Google would never solicit business this way.
The most recent one I received was for a Flash Player, which, aside from being free, would never deliver product from anyplace but Adobe.
So beware, there is always something new under the sun when it comes to phishing scams.
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