merledogs Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Out IS department has sent an email round as follows (so assume it's valid) : ----------------------------------------------------- Dear all Please be aware that a certain number of our users have been receiving email like the one below with a zip file attached. This is not a bona-fide email - the zip file contains an executable program that, if run, would have undesirable effects. Fortunately our defences remove the contents of this zip file, so it cannot cause any damage by being opened. However if you receive one of these emails we recommend immediate deletion. Kind Regards xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx IS Services Manager -----Original Message----- From: United Parcel Service [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 22 July 2008 02:54 To: Gordon Serella Subject: UPS Tracking Number 4640167211 Unfortunately we were not able to deliver postal package you sent on July the 1st in time because the recipient?s address is not correct. Please print out the invoice copy attached and collect the package at our office Your UPS File attachment: UPS_INVOICE_978172.zip/UPS_INVOICE_978172.exe The file attached to this email was removed because the file name is not allowed. {10.160.1.17} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redditchlady Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 I had one this morning. I must admit I wasn't sure so went to the main UPS website and typed in the tracking number it gave me. Thanks for the heads up Kazz xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yena Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 I got one this morning, just deleted it, wasn't even expecting a parcel Thanks for the warning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel155 Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 I have just checked SNOPES as I do with all virus warnings and it is indeed a real virus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abigailj Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 It just landed in my inbox. thanks for the warning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yena Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Good day, We have received a parcel for you, sent from France on July 9. Please fill out the customs declaration attached to this message and send it to us by mail or fax. The address and the fax number are at the bottom of the declaration form. Kind regards, Misty Salinas Your Customs Service I've had another from UPS and than today I've had this one from Customs Service. So please beware looks like there's more than one going around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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