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Windows : We invite you to update your
computer.

Windows Update


 

 
Scam Report
Date Reported: 2nd October 2009 Whats this? Risk Level: MEDIUM-HIGH Whats this?
 
Details
 
Email Subject:
 Windows : We invite you to update your computer.
Apparent Sender:
 Windows Update  Whats this?
Return Address:
 Not found Whats this?
Email Format:  HTML Whats this?
 
URL of Web Content:
 http://www.immocap.com/centre.php
  Whats this?
Anchor text of URLs:
 1)
http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/update/mis
eajour.aspx?language=english Whats this?
Location:
 Location not available Whats this?
 
Scam number:
 4685-65268-259520
 
Comments:
  • Email asks you to confirm/update/verify your account data at Windows Update by visiting the given link. You will be taken to a spoof website where your details will be captured for the phishers.


  • Windows Update never send their users emails requesting personal details in this way.


  • The anchor text appears as a legitimate URL, but don't be fooled - clicking on it will take you to a phishing site!


     
Content
 
 
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Dear user windows,
After verifying your computer, it is not
updated and is at risk.
We invite you to update your computer as
soon as possible by downloading the update
below.

http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/update/mi
seajour.aspx?language=english

The steps are simple:

* Click on the above site.

* Download the update (less than a minute).


* Once the download is complete, double
click and the software will install
automatica...



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