Beware the Insidious Email!
This is about the fourth email I have received this winter, that comes across like this:
(Names are changed)
-----Original Message-----
From: Lea Jatterman
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Sent: Wed, Jan 15, 2014 9:34 am
Subject: DOCUMENT
Hello,
Please view the document I uploaded for you using Google docs. VIEW DOC HERE just sign in with your email to view the document its very important
Sincerely,
Lea Jatterman, Realtor,A-REO,RSD,CBS,CDPD,LDPD,HAFA
LeaJatterman@bmail.com
XYZ Realty LLC
520-555-0149 fax
Accredited REO Agent
Certified REO Specialist
Certified BPO Specialist
Certified Distressed Property Designation
Luxury Distressed Property Designation
Certified HAFA Specialist
It looks just like an email I have received from this particular agent before. BUT...if I click the doc, it takes me to a site that wants me to plug in my email carrier, name and password.
FISHY...right? Or, you might have a virus blocker on your computer that says:
Infection Blocked
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http://rivierahomes.com.mx/language/dtrade/ |
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HTML:Phishing-AC [Trj] |
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I've also received this same kind of generic email that says, I've sent you a very important document pertaining to our transaction...and it wants you to open the attachment...
I've found when an email isn't specific, or the language isn't quite right...I'd just as soon call that agent, or email that agent OUTSIDE of this email, to see if they actually sent it.
Pushing reply to the actual email doesn't help...the re-router sends it to "whoever" and they implore you to open the doc.
Some people have nothing better to do.
Save your computer.
Save your information.
Protect yourself and your business.
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