This email was sent out on May 1, 2008, to all employees where Steve works.
Subject
TECH SUPPORT: Fraudulent Grand Jury Summons Containing Malware
Summary:
Please be advised that some email users have recently reported spam
email containing a fraudulent subpoena notifying recipients they are
commanded to appear and testify before a Grand Jury (see screen shot
below). The e-mail attempts to appear authentic by containing a court
case number, federal code, name and address of a federal court in
California, court room number, issuing officers' names and address, and
a court seal. Recipients are directed to click the link provided in the
e-mail in order to download and print associated information for their
records.
DO NOT CLICK ON ANY LINKS WITHIN THE EMAIL
The e-mail also contains language threatening recipients with contempt
of court charges if they fail to appear. Recipients are also told the
subpoena will remain in effect until the court grants a release. If you
receive this type of notification, you should question its authenticity.
If the e-mail sent to you appears similar to the one depicted below, it
is an invalid document.
Be aware; if you receive an unsolicited e-mail, especially from an
unknown sender, it is recommended you do not open it. If you do open the
e-mail, do not click any embedded links, as they may contain a virus or
malware.
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