Another day, another scam. I received another scam email that Spam Assassin didn’t remove. This email is a ‘Google Award Notice’ and is a scam or more likely it is ransomware.
So, be warned, the following email is a scam or ransomware and is not real.
Email Header shows that it came from: o3tx-repu.taurus.oneoffice.jp
From Email: reform-info-01@tokaigas.co.jp
Subject: RE: FINAL AWARD NOTICE UPDATE 2017!!!
Google Incorporation.
Google UK Reward
1-13 St Giles High Street
London WC2H 8AG
United Kingdom.
Dear Customer,
We are delighted to inform you that you are one of our proud winners of the GOOGLE ANNUAL LOTTERY DRAW 2017.
With this Email is an attachment with the INSTRUCTIONS on how to claim your prize. Please follow the instructions and proceed IMMEDIATELY, Thank you….CONGRATULATIONS!!!
GOOGLE REWARD TEAM. CO..
United Kingdom.
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This e-mail is Confidential and it is intended only for the addressees Any. review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, kindly notify us immediately by telephone or e-mail and delete the message from your system. The sender does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message which may arise as a result of the e-mail transmission.
The email includes an attachment. The attachment is a PDF file and appears to have an executable embedded in it (most likely ransomware). Do NOT open the attachment. Just delete the email ASAP and clear your Trash folder.
Regards,
Roger Lacroix
Capitalware Inc.
