A Notice to Appear by Email-Fiction! & Possible Virus!
This is an email alleging to be an official notice to appear in court. The contains an attachment for the recipient to print to bring to court.
Computers
CNN Alert Announcing That Mitt Romney is Almost President-Virus!
This appears to be a CNN Breaking News alert that says that “Mitt Romney is almost President” and that “more than 60 percent of votes will be in favor of Mitt Romney.”
Telephone Calls from Computer Virus Removal Services- Scam!
There has been an increasing amount of unsolicited telephone calls from agents alleging to be with a computer virus removal company. They notify people of a security risk and that their computers a virus infection. The caller offers to help in the removal of the virus for payment upfront.
Actor Charlie Sheen Found Dead at Home Video Could Infect Your Computer With a Virus- Scam!
This is a warning posted on the popular Facebook web site that alerts readers of that the actor Charlie Sheen has been found dead at his home. The warning says that clicking a link to a video report can result in a computer virus infection.
Christmas Tree App on Facebook Virus Warning-Fiction!
Warnings have gone viral alleging that a Christmas Tree App on the popular social networking site, Facebook, is really a Trojan -virus.
Gang-Style Photo of Michael Brown-Fiction!
A photograph of a young African American man posing with a pistol and wad of cash in his mouth is alleged to be Michael Brown. Brown was the 18-year-old who was shot during an altercation with a police officer in Ferguson, Mo.
A warning from Glenn Beck about the privacy statement on the www.cars.gov website-Truth! But the privacy policy was changed!
Fox News host Glenn Beck warned not to log into the cars.gov website because it contained a disclaimer saying that your computer will become federal property and is subject to data retrieval and inspection.
Ask for an American when calling for technical support!-Grass Roots Movement!
A forwarded email that advises consumers when calling technical support and reaching assistance in a foreign land to ask for an American. It says that this could help create more jobs in the U.S. and ensure better customer service.
American Airlines Sent You a Flight Confirmation and Ticket – Phishing! & Possible Virus!
This email claims to come from American Airlines and is a flight confirmation. Some emails contain links to click for more information and others may come with an attached zip file that allegedly has your ticket.
Apple iOS 7 Will Make Your iPhone Waterproof-Fiction!
Social media is abuzz with ads, tweets and videos alleging that the new Apple operating system makes iPhones waterproof.