Robert Weiner

JANUARY 11, 2012

I was struck by the language in this spammy blog comment. My first thought was that "boundless" online grant applications meant "endless", which would be horrifying. But maybe they mean "for unlimited amounts of money".

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Application Grant Spam Lecture 122

Robert Weiner

AUGUST 28, 2012

But the language is awkward enough that I hope anyone would think twice before clicking. I got 4 versions of this today. It's not totally lame -- it uses Intuit's logo at the top. All 4 versions had the same sender: Intuit Payroll Services (intuitpayroll@e.payroll.intuit.com). The subjects were: Important QuickBooks Update.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Are there easily understandable reference materials (preferably online, in plain language) to help refresh memories? Do you have policies and procedures governing the use of the database? Have users been trained on those policies and procedures? Is someone in charge of making sure that users actually do what they were trained to do?

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Database Law Policy Training 156

Robert Weiner

JANUARY 30, 2012

I wrote about a version of this one last year, but the language of this version is so tortured that I have to post it. No official-looking seal this time. Sender: FBI OFFICE (office.fbi3@gmail.com). Subject: FROM IMF HEAD OFFICE. Text: Anti-Terrorist And Monetary Crimes Division. FBI Headquarters, Washington, D.C. J.Edgar Hoover Building.

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Nigeria Money Spam Benin 126

Robert Weiner

JANUARY 27, 2012

Supports multiple locations or chapters, multiple currencies, multiple languages, and multiple character sets. Has an open API and flexible import and export tools. Has strong role-based security as well as strong protection against hackers.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 2, 2012

Most of these 419 scam emails aren't worth glancing at, but the language in this one was too good to pass up. Including links to real news stories is a nice touch. Prove my sincererity, you are not sending me any money.

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Spam Iraq Internet Money 100

Robert Weiner

AUGUST 15, 2012

The language in this one is particularly twisted: Sender: Mr Sanusi Lamido (contact2011iniifo@yahoo.com.ph). Discover the benefits of safe and secure shopping from 100% trusted Stores, the last account you'll ever need, with satisfaction guaranteed or your money back. links lead to [link] A second version came from no-reply@stumblemail.com).

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