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"BEWARE" ... (VIRUS ALERT) !!! reblog ???

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Industry Observer

It has recently been brought to our attention that some scam emails are being propagated with a subject line of the following. Please do not open any of these messages, simply delete them.

Subject line "Try This"


These email messages may appear to be from legitimate sources, and will try to lure you into opening your email which will direct you to a malicious virus on your computer.

Posted by

Robert "Vegas Bob" Swetz  

Direct: 408 410 4171

"Have a Wonderful Day"

VIDEOS BY VEGAS BOB

 

Comments(20)

Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Thanks for the reblog about this virus.  I missed the original post.  I hope no one runs into this virus.

Jan 13, 2011 02:06 PM
Melissa McKinney
Everything Pines Partners Fayetteville - Fayetteville, NC
Realtor, www.LivingFayetteville.com

Vegas Bob~ Thanks for the warning!! Yikes...

Jan 13, 2011 02:08 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Robert, UGH we always have to be vigilant; don't we.  Years ago I got one that looked funny but it was free a friend so I opened it.  Luckily it was not a bad virus but I no longer open anything that looks weird.

Jan 13, 2011 02:09 PM
Elizabeth Cooper-Golden
Huntsville Alabama Real Estate, (@ Homes Realty Group) - Huntsville, AL
Huntsville AL MLS

Vegas Bob, Thank you for sharing the info...I'm so hyper at times that i open nearly an email I get.  I"ll be sure to NOT open any that say "Try This"!  

Jan 13, 2011 02:21 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

You are all very welcome and be "Careful" ... ;)

Jan 13, 2011 02:34 PM
Maureen Fukumoto
Help-U-Sell Realty Pro - Mililani, HI
Maureen

Thanks for the warning, it is easy to feel safe and let our guard down when on site among friends.

Jan 13, 2011 02:46 PM
Susan Goulding
Crown Key Realty, Inc; Tracy & Mountain House Sales and Property Management - Tracy, CA
Northern CA - Tracy & Mountain House Real Estate

Great advise- do people really open those emails.  What happens if you preview it on your phone?  can a phone get a virus?  just wondering

Jan 13, 2011 03:02 PM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and evening to you Vegas Bob

VB,
I sure don't ever open any e-mails that gives me a bad feeling about them.

Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire

Jan 13, 2011 03:31 PM
Gary Coles (International Referrals)
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
Latin America Real Estate

VB, Thanks for the warning. It seems like every day there is something else that we need to watch for. I always appreciate knowing. Have a great week.

Jan 13, 2011 03:42 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

VB..thanks for the warning

hannah

Jan 13, 2011 03:45 PM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Hi Vegas Bob - Some people will try anything to get people to open e-mails containing viruses.

Jan 13, 2011 04:21 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Here is my question to everyone! Does Bill Gates or companies that sell anti-virus programs pay people to spam emails with viruses?

"Inquiring minds want to know"

Jan 13, 2011 06:27 PM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

I've heard about this...thanks for the info! Hope you have a great day!

Jan 13, 2011 10:43 PM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

I got one of these HOWEVER my spam filter must have blown it up (the original) because I got all the replies of "take me off your email list" - but not the original.

Jan 13, 2011 11:28 PM
Ritu Desai 703-625-4949
Samson Properties - Chantilly, VA
Northern Virginia,Washington DC & Maryland Realtor

Thanks VB for the warning and saving our life line our computers...

Jan 14, 2011 12:09 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Vegas Bob,

Wow..thanks for the re-blogg..I have also heard about it but appreciate the heads up!

Jan 14, 2011 12:09 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Your all very welcome again!

Jan 14, 2011 02:17 AM
June Tassillo
Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty - Franklin, NC
Let me help you with the next phase of your life!

VB ~ Nick just sent one out to us today, Brad blogged about a face book one.  What the heck are the virus people snowed in and don't have anything to do?  Thanks for the tip. 

Jan 14, 2011 07:51 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Your welcome June!

Jan 14, 2011 10:50 AM
Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker
Aloha Kai Real Estate - Clearwater, FL
Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i

Hi Bob. This is why I do not open email from strangers. Especially ones with attachments. This includes at Facebook. They do not stop....

Jan 23, 2011 03:19 PM