Odd spam email

heatherw_01

I just got this email. Attached in a zip file is an .exe file so I know it is probably a virus

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SPY DOCTOR / Order : xxxxxxx/
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This e-mail was generated by a mail handling system. Please do not reply to the address listed in the "From" field.
Please read the CUSTOMER SERVICE section for answers to your questions.
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Dear Madame/Sir,
Thank you for your order. Spysoftcentral processes orders and collects payments on behalf of PC Tools.
Your credit card (VISA) has been debited with GBP 79.39 and the level of credit card authorization has been changed.
Please note that "WWW.SPYSOFTCENTRAL.COM" will appear on your credit card statement, and not the name of the publisher (PC Tools).
You will receive detailed information on the shipment in a separate e-mail that was sent at the same time as this e-mail.
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SUBSCRIPTION
The following product involves a subscription:
Spyware Doctor - 3-months subscription
Duration of the subscription: Until cancelled Payment interval: every 3 months Order Date: 19 JUL 2006
The attachment to this e-mail includes an invoice for your order.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you have any content-related or technical questions about the product, please contact PC Tools directly.
Sincerely,
Your Spysoftcentral Team
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http://spysoftcentral.com

I never bought this at all. Is it just total spam or what?

superscaper

Yep just spam. I've had them sent to email addresses that I know for a fact aren't associated with any form of payment or card of mine.

heatherw_01

Thanks, I thought as much because of the attachment but I have never had one saying thanks for my order!

superscaper

I haven't had many myself only a few and they were sent to my university email address which I never use for ordering stuff so it couldn't be associated with my credit card, also the so called payment never turned up. I've also had others where it's for credit card or bank transfer that I don't even have. It's just a scam to try and get you to install that exe file.

DrBenway

One of my users just received a similar if not the same email and this is what is reported by symantec:

Location of the infected item: XXXXXXXX/Inbox Sender of the infected item: sales@spysoftcentral.com Subject of the message: Order Approval Notification The attachment "DD269901.zip" was Quarantined for the following reasons:
Unrepairable virus Downloader.Bancos was found in DD269901.exe.

This was done due to the following Symantec Mail Security settings:
Policy: Standard
SubPolicy: Exception SubPolicy
Rule: Unrepairable Virus Rule

libra10

Thanks very much for posting. I also received the same email and as you say it is worrying when they say they are going to debit a credit card. Even though I knew they couldn't have any of my details, the email seemed convincing.

I did eventually bin it but it did cause some concern.