Phishing Scams Identity Theft News - Thu Dec 22, 2011

'eBay' phishing scam targets iPhone 4S buyers GMA News Looking for a cheap Apple iPhone 4S via online bidding site eBay may become a costly experience, no thanks to a new phishing attack discovered this week. Computer security firm Trend Micro said the attack can fool potential buyers into giving out their ... See all stories on this topic »

BBB Warns of Phishing Scam WTVC “Using the SPF standard helps fight spam and phishing attacks by allowing your email servers to verify whether an email is legitimate…or not,” he says. • Look for typos, grammatical errors, etc. in the text that could indicate it originated overseas. ... See all stories on this topic »

Stay Safe From 'Phishing' and 'SMiShing' Scams With These Tips MarketWatch (press release) In an effort to equip consumers with the tools they need to stay safe, AT&T* offers these tips to stay in-the-know about these scams. "Phishing" scams, also known as "brand spoofing" or "carding," are tricks Internet scammers use to "fish" for ... See all stories on this topic »

New MobileMe phishing scam attempts to relieve users of login data Macworld (blog) by Serenity Caldwell, Macworld.com While most treat the holidays as a time for goodwill toward all,scammers don't really seem to have gotten the message. Their latest tactic: a phishing scheme aimed at MobileMe users. First reported by The Mac ...

Phishing Scam from NACHA Putnam County Sentinel PUTNAM COUNTY - Another phishing scam has surfaced. Individuals are reporting to law enforcement that they are receiving e-mails that appear to be coming from NACHA - The Electronic Payment Association. The e-mail states that "The ACH transaction (ID: ...

Romance scams heat up for the holidays Reuters India Scammers count on that. Internet scams don't just come in the variety of a letter from a foreign country seeking funds, or phishing emails that seek to get your credit card information. Romance scams, as they are called, are long-term, ...

Covert Trojan targets military families' bank account msnbc.com The United Services Automobile Association, a San Antonio, Texas-based financial firm that serves current and former military and their families, issued a warning Monday advising its customers to be aware of an "aggressive email phishing scam. ... msnbc.com

Sask. Better Business Bureau warns of phishing scam CTV Regina The bureau has reportedly received more than 100 calls about the scam from Saskatchewan businesses. Anyone who receives the email is being advised not to open any attachments or links and to delete it from their computer. The bureau also recommends ... CTV Regina

Be wary of 'phishers': Stowe Wellington Times NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe has issued an urgent warning to consumers in the Wellington Shire about phishing scams involving major banks, as well as bogus calls from fake Fair Trading representatives. The Commissioner's call came as a ...

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