FBI Warns Of Bogus Grand Jury E-Mail
April 17, 2008
| 9:54 PM
Stop, wait! Don't open that grand jury summons e-mail. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center is alerting computer users about a spam message that contains a fraudulent court subpoena. At first glance, the e-mail appears authentic -- it contains a court case number, federal code, name and address of a California court, the court’s seal and other details.
The spammer directs recipients to click the link provided in order to download and print associated information for their records. If the recipient clicks the link, a malicious code is downloaded onto their computer. The e-mail also contains language threatening recipients with contempt of court charges if they fail to appear. Read the FBI's press release here.
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