Scam hubbell funeral home
21.9.14
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The latest target of cyber scammers. The following email is currently circulating the country:
To help spot email scams, the BBB released the following tips:
Don’t believe what you see. As in the example above, scammers can easily copy a real business’ colors, logo and even email address.
Hover over links to check their source. Place your mouse over hyper-linked text and the true destination will appear.
Be wary of unexpected emails that contain links or attachments. As always, do not click on links or open the files in unfamiliar emails.
Beware of pop-ups. Some pop-ups are designed to look like they’ve originated from your computer. If you see a pop-up that warns of a problem that needs to be fixed with an extreme level of urgency, it may be a scam.
Watch for poor grammar and spelling. Scam emails often are riddled with typos.
Ignore calls for immediate action. Scam emails try to get you to act before you think by creating a sense of urgency. Don’t fall for it.
To read more about the scam go to: http://www.bbb.org/blog/2014/02/hit-delete-on-new-fake-funeral-email-notices/#sthash.R10CzOc2.dpuf
We would like to express our deepest sorrow for the untimely death of your beloved
friend and inform you about the life service celebration that will take place at
Hubbell Funeral Home on March 1, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
Please follow this link to get funeral invitation.
Please be there to honor the memory of your friend with her closest people.
Our best wishes and prayers,
William Wiggins,
Funeral home assistant
To help spot email scams, the BBB released the following tips:
Don’t believe what you see. As in the example above, scammers can easily copy a real business’ colors, logo and even email address.
Hover over links to check their source. Place your mouse over hyper-linked text and the true destination will appear.
Be wary of unexpected emails that contain links or attachments. As always, do not click on links or open the files in unfamiliar emails.
Beware of pop-ups. Some pop-ups are designed to look like they’ve originated from your computer. If you see a pop-up that warns of a problem that needs to be fixed with an extreme level of urgency, it may be a scam.
Watch for poor grammar and spelling. Scam emails often are riddled with typos.
Ignore calls for immediate action. Scam emails try to get you to act before you think by creating a sense of urgency. Don’t fall for it.
To read more about the scam go to: http://www.bbb.org/blog/2014/02/hit-delete-on-new-fake-funeral-email-notices/#sthash.R10CzOc2.dpuf