UK Rioting phishing scam [sample]
These phishers acted fast.
First, the would be victim receives this email:
From: Yahoo Mail Alert <nitzmsbs@yahoo.com>
Subject: Account Suspension
To:
Received: Thursday, 11 August, 2011, 8:02 AM
This is for your own safety to avoid your account closed, you will have to verify your account by filling out your Login below by clicking the reply button. We apologies for any inconvenience.
User name:.................
Password:..................
Date Of Birth:.............
Occupation:................
Country Of Residence:......
After receiving the information requested you will be able to continue using your Account.
Customer Care
They then send a 411 email to addresses from the victim,s address book (I received one addressed to our groups and on my gmail account.
Hello,
Hope you and your family are in good health.Could you please help me if you can? I traveled to UK for a Seminar but Unfortunately for me all my money was stolen at the hotel where I lodged including my diary and credit card.I am so confused right now and i didn't bring my phone here.Please can you send me £1,450 pounds today through western union so i can clear my bills and return home.As soon as I get home I would refund it immediately.Hope you understand my situation Tell me if you can help.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you
Best Regards
[Actual user's name here]
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