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Another email scam…

March 30, 2011 by Ron

The world is full of scams, sometimes phishing, sometimes trying to dop a virus in your lap. However, when you get a “Lottery Winner” notification email from some prick who can’t spell, you can be sure it’s a con. Do not open it – delete immediately!

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Posted in Email lottery win scam | Tagged Computer virus, Lottery scam, Phishing attack | 1 Comment

One Response

  1. on March 30, 2011 at 1:27 pm Tom

    Am sure it’s a con but am also sure ton of people will open it, crazy world.



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