FTC Releases Alert on Fraudulent Emails

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FTC Releases Alert on Fraudulent Emails [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2017/05/16/FTC-Releases-Alert-Fraudulent-Emails ] 05/16/2017 05:10 PM EDT 
Original release date: May 16, 2017

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released an alert about scammers sending out fake emails that look authentic to 
trick you into sending money to them. Users should be suspicious of unsolicited phone calls or email messages from 
individuals asking about your information. If an unknown individual claims to be from a legitimate organization, try to 
verify his or her identity directly with the company.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to refer to the FTC Scam Alert [ 
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/fake-emails-could-cost-you-thousands ] and the US-CERT Tip on Avoiding Social 
Engineering and Phishing Attacks [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-014 ] for more information.

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