This one seems both farfetched and lazy.  They didn't bother with graphics or try to disguise the sender's email address or the destination of the hyperlink.  And how many people would think they need an EIN (Federal employer ID) in the first place, much less a new one?  I'd hope that … [Read more...]

I got four of these today. No graphics, butchered syntax. Several mentions that you can call the EFTPS for help, but no phone number.  Do people really fall for these things? Sender: message daemon (message.daemon@eftps.com) -- does that inspire confidence? Subject:  Your Tax Payment ID … [Read more...]

Like the American Airlines spam, this one didn't bother to include any graphics to make it look official.  Further, it shows plainly that the link goes to www.usps.com.ww062.com (note that the domain is ww062.com).  Some scammers are just lazy. Sender: auto-notify@usps.com Subject: … [Read more...]

This one caught my eye for a second. I thought, "I don't remember booking anything with American lately."  The lazy spammer didn't even bother to include any graphics to make it look official.  Sender: American Airlines (information-no77537@aa.com) Subject: Your Order##91991988 Text: … [Read more...]

This one is short and appropriately signed.  So, how many people ask to have a change log sent to them?  And if they didn't, who would click the link? Sender: support@rlweiner.com (my domain -- which has no "support" account) Subject: Re: Your Changelog Text: ============== Good … [Read more...]