Quiltingboard Forums

Quiltingboard Forums (https://www.quiltingboard.com/)
-   General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk) (https://www.quiltingboard.com/general-chit-chat-non-quilting-talk-f7/)
-   -   Virus Alert - UPS scam (https://www.quiltingboard.com/general-chit-chat-non-quilting-talk-f7/virus-alert-ups-scam-t111430.html)

redkimba 03-28-2011 07:26 AM

I've spotted this in my Spam in-box, and I'm sure you guys have seen this also. But just in case, please do NOT open the attachment, this is very bad news.

United Parcel Service notification #684557205
From: "United Parcel Service" <[email protected]>

Dear customer.

The parcel was sent your home address.
And it will arrive within 3 business day.

More information and the tracking number are attached in document below.

Thank you.
© 1994-2011 United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

CarrieAnne 03-28-2011 07:27 AM

Thanks for the warning!

QuiltnNan 03-28-2011 07:27 AM

thanks for the heads up!

redkimba 03-28-2011 07:32 AM

PS - Snopes did update an article on this:
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/ups.asp

**I can't find any others that have this phrase, but it's the same difference.

sewmuchmore 03-28-2011 07:38 AM

Why do people do this? Thanks for the heads up!!

kem77 03-28-2011 07:41 AM


Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
thanks for the heads up!

:thumbup:

QuiltingGrannie 03-28-2011 10:18 AM

I've been getting them and from DHL and FedEX too!
I don't do anything but put them into SPAM and then delete them.

Marion Jean 03-28-2011 10:43 AM

I get these all the time...I haven't used my UPS account for over a year, so I knew it was a scam. Not as bad as the check I rec'd via Fed. Ex. As soon as it got delivered, I realized what it was - refused acceptance. Too bad these scammers don't use their talents in a more acceptable way.

pamesue 03-28-2011 10:46 AM

yes...I got this and sent it to the spam box then delete...I knew I was not expecting anything.

wolph33 03-28-2011 10:47 AM

I got that a few times-not a normal looking email from them-they never send ones with attachments.


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:09 AM.