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Computer users with a soft spot for animals are today warned of a new e-mail scam that pulls at their heartstrings before it try to loosen their purse strings. Emails purporting to come from a couple on a Christian mission in Africa say their cuddly Yorkshire Terrier dog is suffering in the heat and is to be put up for adoption. More gently than most e-mail 419 scammers, the female author approaches by saying she’d like her puppy, pictured in a soppy pose ,to be taken in by a loving home. “If you know you can take very good care of her do send me a reply back through my email address, she adds, “or you can give me a call so we can discuss on phone.” Security experts warn this is the new face of the 419 scam, named after the relevant section of the Nigerian penal code where many originated and are still peddled. Once a victim has been drawn in, their personal details are requested, seemingly for the discussed cause, which enables the fraudster to steal their money or identity. Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant for Sophos, said. "Most of us are probably all too familiar with the scam emails which claim you have inherited millions of dollars, or won the lottery, but this time the scammers are deliberately pulling on the heartstrings of animal lovers. "The criminals are offering the pet puppy in an attempt to gather information from kind-hearted people who jump in to help.” Companies should protect their desktops, servers and gateways with a consolidated solution to thwart the threats of viruses, spyware, phishing, hackers and spam. Oct 10, 2007 Email this article Printer friendly page Previous Page
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