Scam email warning

burnsguitarman

I received this earlier today, and I have just seen another poster on the Techie thread has had something similar.

Thank you for using our services!
Your order #46557719404 will be shipped on 30-08-2014.

Date: August 27, 2014. 11:34am
Price: £193.12
Payment method: Wire transfer
Transaction number: 9D427DAF28

Please find the detailed information on your purchase in the attached file (item_2014-08-27_11-02-11_46557719404.zip)

Best regards,
Sales Department
Shela Malawy
+07933-33-75-71
<item_2014-08-27_11-02-11_46557719404.zip>


The zip file won't open. but have definitely not ordered anything nor done any transfers this morning. Going to keep an eye on everything but it seems they may be doing the rounds!

I haven't tried calling the number, as I expect thats part of the scam.

BJV

It will be a scam. Some sort of virus. Just delete it!


I get them all the time. Everything from your Nationwide account details ( do not have a nationwide current account ) to we tried to deliver your new computer. Scam !!!

dr_adidas01

Just ignore it don't open the attachments it is a scam email, probably to try and get some sort of malware onto your computer so they can mine your information and use it.

meer53

burnsguitarman wrote: »

I received this earlier today, and I have just seen another poster on the Techie thread has had something similar.

Thank you for using our services!
Your order #46557719404 will be shipped on 30-08-2014.

Date: August 27, 2014. 11:34am
Price: £193.12
Payment method: Wire transfer
Transaction number: 9D427DAF28

Please find the detailed information on your purchase in the attached file (item_2014-08-27_11-02-11_46557719404.zip)

Best regards,
Sales Department
Shela Malawy
+07933-33-75-71
<item_2014-08-27_11-02-11_46557719404.zip>


The zip file won't open. but have definitely not ordered anything nor done any transfers this morning. Going to keep an eye on everything but it seems they may be doing the rounds!

I haven't tried calling the number, as I expect thats part of the scam.

Why would you even try to open the file :eek:

Bad idea. Just delete it.

neilD

A question did you already click on the zip file to try to open it - because you say it didn't open.

please check that the file name istn't something like .zip.exe as you may well have run something.

Zanderman

burnsguitarman wrote: »

The zip file won't open. but have definitely not ordered anything nor done any transfers this morning. Going to keep an eye on everything but it seems they may be doing the rounds!

Never, ever, open attachments on dodgy emails (and from the style of this it is most definitely dodgy).

Just because the zip file didn't appear to open doesn't necessarily mean it hasn't done anything. It may not be a zip file.

I'd run a full virus scan if I were you.

Biggles

burnsguitarman wrote: »

The zip file won't open. but have definitely not ordered anything nor done any transfers this morning. Going to keep an eye on everything but it seems they may be doing the rounds!

I haven't tried calling the number, as I expect thats part of the scam.

Good grief, if you've even tried, you've fallen for it. It seems likely it was a nasty and you'll be lucky if you've escaped damage. Run a virus scan, Malwarebytes, CCleaner and anything else you've got.

I've had dozens of those and I send them immediately to my junk folder without even opening the email, never mind the attachment.


Edit: And what on earth's this doing on the 'Budgeting and Bank Accounts' forum anyway?

anoncol

Sounds like cryptolocker virus. I hope you didn't open it.

burnsguitarman

Yes unfortunately I did try to open it first on my iPhone then on my computer. I know it was silly but it worried me, and I wanted to check.
I'm not too worried as we use mac computers but I've run a virus checker as a precaution.
Just a warning to everyone else as it does look genuine.

PDC

I've received this and several other things. Always with a zip file. If anyone you don't know sends you a zip file its best to just delete the email attachment and all.

Other popular content of these emails are things like

Please review attached documents regarding your account.

Tel: 01322 004305
Fax: 01322 269549
email: [EMAIL="Mel&#64;rbs.co.uk"]Mel@rbs.co.uk[/EMAIL]

This information is classified as Confidential unless otherwise stated.

CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE: The contents of this message, including any attachments, are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the person or entity to whom the message was addressed. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, please be advised that any dissemination, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender. Please also permanently delete all copies of the original message and any attached documentation. Thank you.



or



An urgent service package has come to the local post office. Delivery was rescheduled because our courier was not able to deliver the package [RECEIVER NOT PRESENT].
You can find more information including contact details regarding your package in the attached file.
UK Mail is the UK’s leading independent postal services provider and was the first company to offer services delivered by your postman.Our nationwide, overnight distribution network links with Royal Mail’s postman and postwoman for final delivery, ensuring that we help to support the UK’s universal postal service. All rights reserved. Read our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions
Copyright © 2014 UKMail Group plc


or




Dear Google User, You have been selected as a winner for using Google services. Find attached email with more details. Congratulations, Matt Brittin. CEO Google UK. ©2014 Google Incorporation ®

Zanderman

burnsguitarman wrote: »

Yes unfortunately I did try to open it first on my iPhone then on my computer. I know it was silly but it worried me, and I wanted to check.
I'm not too worried as we use mac computers but I've run a virus checker as a precaution.
Just a warning to everyone else as it does look genuine.

No unsolicited email with a zipped attachment ever looks genuine!

A zip file is only used with emails that need to compress large files or directories - and these scammers claimed the attachment contained 'details about your purchase' - which would be, by definition, a very small file.

The style of wording should have been warning enough. The completely unnecessary 'zip' attachment is absolute proof.