Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Updated W2 form - IRS Phishing Scam

I almost fell for this new phishing scam, but the 3rd email used an email address the government would not know about.
 
Never trust any email attachments you get.
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Internal Revenue Service [mailto:up2date@irs.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 9:44 AM
To:  Business Owner
Subject: Updated W2 form

Dear ,
 
Important changes within the IRS Employers W-2 forms.
Attached is a updated version of the W-2 form that needs to be completed by all US based employers.
Please update your records and make sure the W-2 form will updated before December 1 2009.
Whether you rely on a tax professional or handle your own taxes,
the IRS offers you convenient programs to make filing and payment easier.
Spend less time and worry on taxes and more time running your business.
Use e-file and the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) to your benefit.
 • For e-file, visit www.irs.gov for additional information.
 • For EFTPS, visit www.eftps.gov or call EFTPS Customer Service at 1-800-555-4477.

Saturday, October 17, 2009

TRACKPHONE.CN

If you get an email like this, ignore it or report it as SPAM. These kinds of domains are worthless and even if they have value, the offer is most likely to be a scam or a rip-off. Avoid.


-----Original Message-----
From: David [
mailto:ljp1983333@10419.com]
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 3:03 AM
To: sucker
Subject: TRACKPHONE.CN

Hello

I've got news for you that the domain   www.TRACKPHONE.CN is for sale. I think that the domain is pretty useful for you to explore China market.

If you are interested in it.Please reply to us and discuss the domain tranfer matters.

At last,Sorry for the disturb if any.

Best Regards.

Domain Owner

David
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