[e-gold-list] Re: Received an e-gold security recommendation with a Word attachement

[xgold.ca]

Hi,

Ian Green wrote:
> So, of course, it is not from e-gold. Even scammers can copy real
> security advice into an insecure package, and some fools will still
> think e-gold sent it to them!
> 
> While the plain text "looks" legit, that speaks nothing of the hidden
> contents of the Word document.

I am sure there is something wrong with this Word document file so I
didn't open it, even if I don't run on Windows.

I also just received another scam to the same e-mail address I use only
to communicate with my registrar:

-- scam --
Hello <my one purpose e-mail>.
Yesterday, I checked my E-Gold account and was really shoked to find
about 200 gold ounces (100,177.90 USD) there. I have never had such a
big amount of money available (the last balance of my account was only
177.90 USD) and I have no even a slightest idea about the origin of the
money. Upon receiving the requested history of records I realized that
the transfer had been made 2 hours before, and the Memo field contained
your e-mail address:<my one purpose e-mail>. In a short run, while I was
making the inquiries, the money and MY own savings of 177 USD
disappeared. I changed my password immediately and now intend to clarify
the situation and to investigate the people, who involved me in the
unfair play. Fortunately I made a screenshot copy (document file),
attached in this letter and compressed into zip file. Hope for your
assistance in this matter. I feel a little bit scared and still hesitate
to apply to E-gold support service.
Best regards,
Stephen Helgeson

-- scam --

A zip file named "screenshot.zip" is attached.

I hope education will lower the number of people affected by these scams.

Regards.


-- 
Sylvain Falardeau
xgold.ca


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