SECURITY ALERT: EMAIL SCAM
The Advent Software, Inc name is being used in an email scam where recipients receive a message from adventjobs@aol.com and are told of a forthcoming job assignment. The message, with possible variations, reads:
From: adventjobs@aol.com [mailto:adventjobs@aol.com]
Subject: Re: CareerBuilder Job Application (29593426)
Dear [Recipient Name]:
Congratulations and welcome aboard. We received your details and we have successfully added you to our growing staff strength after successful checks, your staff reference number is Ref: ADVI 07/6573/05038 on the data base, Ensure that you keep this number and have it readily available at all times.
Your first primary assignment will be given to you in about a week, your details have been sent to the client and the payment will be issued to you and sent via UPS/FEDEX, western union details would be sent to you in due time.
Your efficient and prompt execution of this assignment will be noted and rewarded. Ensure that you check your emails as this is a convenient way of communication We look forward to a healthy working relationship with you.
Advent Software, Inc,is an equal opportunity employer!
Regards,
ERIC NELSON
Personnel manager
Advent Software, Inc
These emails may seek to “phish” email addresses, defraud the recipient of money, or use the recipient for some other illegal purpose. The senders of these emails have no affiliation with Advent Software, Inc.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU RECEIVE A FRAUDULENT EMAIL:
• Do NOT click on any links or open any attachments
• Do NOT reply to the message
• Permanently delete the email from your inbox
• Contact the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Response Center at 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357) or www.ftc.gov for more information