Posted by Lee/AR on 7/14/08 7:15pm
Msg #255165
Warning: e-mail supposedly from UPS contains virus
Just got an e-mail really from UPS that says that a hoax e-mail is making the rounds. It says that your package couldn't be delivered and you'll need to open the attachment to get the waybill so you can pick up the package. Attachment is the virus, of course.
|
Reply by Linda_H/FL on 7/14/08 7:26pm
Msg #255167
Wow...eery
for the first time ever I got an e-mail today from UPS telling me my package was on its way...no attachment though...all the info was right within the body of the e-mail - except the link to track it...hmmmm...thanks for the warning, Lee
|
Reply by JanetK_CA on 7/14/08 9:13pm
Msg #255178
Re: Wow...eery
Very few companies (if any) send notification emails in attachments anymore. I would automatically be suspicious of any email with an attachment.
|
Reply by Leslie_Mo on 7/15/08 1:01am
Msg #255203
I received this from UPS today
Attention Virus Warning
We have become aware there is a fraudulent e-mail being sent that says it is coming from UPS and leads the reader to believe that a UPS shipment could not be delivered. The reader is advised to open an attachment reportedly containing a waybill for the shipment to be picked up.
This e-mail attachment contains a virus. We recommend that you do not open the attachment, but delete the e-mail immediately.
UPS may send official notification messages on occasion, but they rarely include attachments. If you receive a notification message that includes an attachment and are in doubt about its authenticity, please contact [e-mail address].
Please note that UPS takes its customer relationships very seriously, but cannot take responsibility for the unauthorized actions of third parties.
Thank you for your attention.
|
Reply by Becca_FL on 7/14/08 9:23pm
Msg #255180
Got it too. Much like any unknown attachment...delete it. n/m
|
Reply by Sharon Taylor on 7/14/08 10:27pm
Msg #255190
I got it too, even had my name in the header
But being of a totally suspicious mind, I decided to delete the email unopened since it just didn't "smell right".
|
