SCAM: “Kidnapped” Phone call

SCAM: “Kidnapped” Phone call

Jul 9, 2017 | Featured Front, SPAM/SCAM

We’re aware of a telephone scam that is becoming alarming common.  Phone number:  (Mexico) 52-(664)-793-9840 Reports are that individuals receive a phone call from the above, unfamiliar number.  Upon answering the phone, a distressed (often)...
SCAM: Transaction email message (with password)

SCAM: Transaction email message (with password)

May 23, 2017 | SPAM/SCAM

Email with no subject states:  Good Day The Transaction will be posted in 3 days. Please check the document in attachment. the Passcode: LM8XSthNKF Attached is what appears to be a Microsoft Word document. Random characters for a file name and .docx for file...
SCAM: Transaction email message (with password)

ACTUAL Postal Mail SCAM

May 10, 2017 | SPAM/SCAM

  Here at the West Mifflin Police Department we appreciate innovation.  We like to see new things.  Today, we were handed actual postal mail (which is rare enough).  The letter (below) is a physical copy of a scam that we constantly see...
SCAM: Transaction email message (with password)

SCAM – Final Notice to Carmen Fernandez

Mar 15, 2017 | General Posts, SPAM/SCAM

Arrest warrant ID: – FFCEN 85740/806 which will be issued on 15th March 2017   Attention NAME- Carmen Fernandez.    This is the last and final chance for you.   This Legal Proceedings issued on you Docket no: EVR-46013 with one...
SPAM/SCAM Example – “FEDERAL LAW DEPARTMENT”

SPAM/SCAM Example – “FEDERAL LAW DEPARTMENT”

Feb 26, 2017 | SPAM/SCAM

  From: FEDERAL LAW DEPARTMENT <jessica.attorney895@gmail.com> Date: Thu, Feb 23, 2017 at 2:54 PM Subject: Final Notice to Carmen Fernandez. To: <REDACTED>   Arrest warrant ID: – FFCEN 85740/806 which will be issued on 24th...