Western Union Scam Alert

Posted by John B. Frank Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Scam / Fraud / Hoax Alerts
Source: E-Secure-IT Honey pot
More info: https://www.e-secure-it.com/upload/354821.pdf

Description:
For full details, Whois, Header, website screenshots etc.; see the PDF in the E-Secure-IT database.

Target: Global
Notes: This may be a phishing scam, although the attached file ( MTCN_INVOICE.zip) is most likely downloading a Trojan.
Subject: Western Union Transfer MTCN: 2704897818
From: "Western Union" <apppz@gmail.com>

Dear customer!

The money transfer you have sent on the 5th of March hasn't been collected by the recipient. Due to the Western Union regulation the transfers which are not received in 30 business days are to be returned to sender. To collect your cash you need to print the invoice attached to this email and visit the nearest Western Union office.

Thank you!

E-Secure-IT
https://www.e-secure-it.com

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