Robert Weiner
DECEMBER 5, 2012
These aren't as lame-looking as most of the spam I write about: they use the right logos, fonts, and typefaces. The giveaways are: 1) Hover over the links and see where they point before clicking (that's the best way to prevent phishing attacks and malware infections from spam). 3) I got a dozen of the Amazon spams.
Robert Weiner
OCTOBER 25, 2012
Here's a random selection of strange and/or lame spams I've received recently. This one may not be spam, but I'm not going to click and find out. Text: Dear Manager, We will attend CeMAT ASIA 2012. 25th to 28th 2012. Adobe Systems Incorporated. 1: I got several of these. Unfortunately, no umbrellas were included.
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Robert Weiner
JANUARY 7, 2013
Adobe Systems Incorporated. Sender: Willie Crawford [Willie@Acumlator.co.us] (also Lazy Cash System [LazyCashSystem@65.com]). Subject: Executive Team (also 2012-10-21-New York Conference - Registration). another version said: "This page from Profectum Foundation has been forwarded to you by Lazy Cash System" Lazy Cash System.
Robert Weiner
DECEMBER 21, 2012
They included a variety of graphics that look like typical credit score spam, but the sender addresses are obviously faked and the links look like they point to hacked WordPress sites like nbouhout.astblogs.org//wp-content/themes/trulyminimal/includes/framework/plugins/score_for_free.html. Credit Report System [teasest090@glgmc.org].
Robert Weiner
OCTOBER 15, 2012
The subjects of this batch of spams are about payroll processing, but the sender name is more noteworthy: "Run Do Not Reply" (RUN is right). Since I'm self-employed, payroll processing spam isn't going to get me to click. Text: Your Biweekly payroll for check date October 09, 2012 is approved. Your Biweekly payroll is ready.
Robert Weiner
JANUARY 2, 2012
Text: INTRODUCING UPGRADED ADOBE ACROBAT READER 2012. Since the Holidays are in full swing and the New Year is approaching, we've decided to unveil our Acrobat Reader/Writer 2012. Copyright 2012 Adobe Systems Incorporated. Adobe Systems Incorporated. Subject: Upgrade to Latest PDF Reader for Windows.
Robert Weiner
AUGUST 27, 2012
Since I don't use ADP it's obvious that they're spam, but others may fall for them. Text: This e-mail has been sent from an automated system. Expiration date: Aug 27 23:59:59 GMT-03:59 2012. --. Dear ADP Client August 2012. View the Supported Browsers and Operating Systems, listed here. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY.
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