Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Federal Bureau of Investigation - New E-Scams & Warnings

Federal Bureau of Investigation - New E-Scams & Warnings: "An e-mail claiming to be from 'Sergey Bodrov, Special Agent of the IC3.' The e-mail states several complaints were filed regarding the recipient's web site. These complaints may be forwarded to federal, state, local, or international law enforcement or regulatory agencies for investigation. The recipient is advised to shut down their web site and provide Agent Bodrov with their name and phone number, so Agent Bodrov can contact and interview them. IC3 reminds all Internet users not to provide personal information in response to e-mail received from unknown users.
An e-mail advising recipients that the IC3 was contacted numerous times by the International Money Order regarding a transaction between the recipient and a buyer in an online auction. Instructions from the International Money Order encourage recipients to send the item being sold, the shipment tracking number, and the courier used for the shipment to an Agent for the International Money Order.
Failure to abide by the instructions set forth by the International Money Order would result in being labeled as a 'scammer.' Also, the victim's name and address would be forwarded to a law enforcement agency within the victim's country of residence.
E-mail addresses included in this e-mail are:"

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