Ana has sent you a Greeting Card Scam

The fake e-card emails continue to spread around the internet. Here is yet another take on the virus delivering email. SecurePCNews.com recently alerted our readers to a growing form of virus scams using 'e-cards' as bait.

Here's another example that is rapidly spreading across the internet. This time the scam is using the brand of 'Hallmark Postcards' to make the scam even more likely to trap unsuspecting email users.

Even clicking the link on these emails can infect your computer with a virus. Notice the link you're told to click ends in ".exe" That means that clicking this link will actually run a program on your computer. The program will install a virus on your PC. The virus might be there to steal your online banking passwords or send out SPAM emails that will look like they are coming from you. In either case, you don't want this virus on your PC.

If you've already clicked the link on this or similar emails we highly recommend getting at least a free virus scan of you PC. This can tell you if you've been infected and what you can do if you have.

The text from the email is included below (link has been changed so it won't work).

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From: From: postcard [mailto:poscard@postcard.org]
Sent: 10/02/2008 4:34 AM
Subject: Ana has sent you a Greeting Card

Hello ,

A friend has sent you a Hallmark Ecard

Click here to view your Ecard .
If you would like to return an Ecard to him simply go to http://ecards.msn.co.uk/

MSN
in association with
Hallmark Cards

Your privacy is our priority. Click the "Privacy and Security" link at the bottom of any page on http://ecards.msn.co.uk/ to see our privacy policy.


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If you received an email like this, the safest thing to do is just delete it. If you have already clicked on the link you may have unknowingly downloaded a harmful PC virus. You should scan your PC for viruses now to check for spyware or any other malware.

If you don't have anti-virus software we recommend McAfee Security or PCSecurity Shield. Both provide great anti-virus protection at affordable prices.

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Lloyds TSB Online Email Scam

You may have received an email fraudulently claiming to be from Lloyds TSB financial institution. If so you are the target of an eMail Scam, commonly called a "Phishing" scam. Following the link included in the email could result in financial and identity loses. The link takes you to a 'spoofed' of fake copy of the real Lloyds TSB Online Banking login page. Any information you type on this screen will go directly to the fraudsters, not Lloyds.

For more information about phishing visit SecurePCNews are review the article entitled "Don't get hooked by a phisher."

To see the original scam email click here:

Following is the text of the Scam email message:
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From: Lloyds TSB Bank plc [mailto:Security@lloyds.co.uk] Sent: 10/03/2008 1:47 AMTo: articles@riverbankconsulting.comSubject: Banking Security

Online Access Has Been Suspended

We have reason to believe that your account was accessed by a third party. Because protecting the security of your account is our primary concern, we have limited access to sensitive Lloyds TSB account features. We understand that this may be an inconvenience but please understand that this temporary limitation is for your protection. Case ID Number:943-582-621.
Your Online Access has been suspended immediately the third time a wrong password is keyed in. This feature prevents any unauthorized persons from messing with your account.
Please click on Internet Banking to continue to the verification process and ensure your account security. It is all about your security. Thank you. and visit the customer service section.

Fraud Prevention UnitLegal AdvisorLloyds TSB.
Accounts Management As outlined in our User Agreement, Lloyds TSB (r) will periodically send you information about site changes and enhancements.
Please do not reply to this e-mail. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered.
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If you received an email like this, the safest thing to do is just delete it. If you have already clicked on the link you may have unknowingly downloaded a harmful PC virus. You should immediately run a full virus scan to check for spyware or any other malware.

If you don't have anti-virus or anti-spyware software, visit our online shop for a number of brands you can purchase online and download.

If you provided any information such as your online banking login information or any other personal inforation you may be at risk for fraudulent financial transactions. You should immediately contact your financial institution for assistance. For more information about fruadulent email scams and how to report suspicious emails at Lloyds TSB visit their website at http://www.lloydstsb.com/security.asp

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