Recent research shows that about 60% of spam comes from US companies, and only about 10% from Russia and Ukraine. Whenever ESET Ireland warns the public of some new spam or scam that’s hitting Irish mailboxes, we inevitably get asked the question, where is this all coming from, who is behind it. Now we have … More It’s not the Russians, six out of ten top email spammers come from USA
A video purportedly showing a gigantic snake swallowing a zookeeper is the latest viral scam on Facebook – tricking thousands of users into sharing a video which instead takes the viewer outside Facebook to a scam site. The link, described as “heart-breaking footage”, according to veteran security-industry expert Graham Cluley’s report, instantly takes users outside … More Giant snake swallows zookeeper! Facebook scam spreads via offer of gruesome video
An Irish couple stranded abroad mailing you and asking for some money to get home… By now you have probably become wise enough not to reply to that email from the African prince who wants to transfer millions to your account, or to the mail telling you you’ve won the lottery you’ve never bought a … More Holiday scam for the holiday season
It’s not been a good week for spam, in my mailbox at any rate. Mostly, just half-hearted lottery scams like this: Congratulations! Your Email was confirmed as winner of the Raffle draw Held in February, 2013 in Europe. FOR CLAIMS Send Name…. Phone.. ( euroraffle1@bresnan.net ) Await response for claims. Regards Does anyone ever fall … More Scam conference invites: a tale of several cities
PPI (Payment Protection Insurance) has been a hot potato in the UK for some years. There has long been widespread concern that the insurance, frequently added on to loans, mortgages and overdrafts, was frequently sold in circumstances inappropriate to the needs of the customer, while offering disproportionately large benefits to the lender/insurance provider (especially banks). … More PPI Scams in the UK and Ireland
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