The Hackers Brief from Cyber Wyoming is sponsored by First Federal Bank & Trust. Be aware of the latest scams in Sheridan, Wyoming and the rest of the nation.
Fed Ex delivery scam email
FedEx and other shipping companies are some of the most impersonated. A Laramie citizen reported a new scam email that has the colors and brands that look very much like the real Fed Ex. The email says “We have sent you a message” and the subject line is Notify N64145. There is a button so you can message your “Delivery Manager” but the link doesn’t lead to FedEx. The email is from “Susan” at ephoralty@hosting.utcluj.ro (Romania), so watch those sender emails closely!
U.S. Ambassador to Benin impersonation email
If you receive an apology email claiming there is a scam victim’s fund for the Benin Republic and you are eligible for compensation, don’t believe it. They just want your name, address, phone, occupation, age, country of origin, and ID card for identity theft. The subject line of this email is “US Ambassador to Benin” and the email is from a Gmail address. Reported by a Sheridan citizen.
You know it is a scam when
Occasionally a scam email is sent to CyberWyoming Alliance’s phishing@cyberwyoming.org email address, which provides definitive proof that it is indeed a scam! This is the case with an email from “Monica Brown”…
