The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is celebrating “National Consumer Protection Week” in the U.S., but it’s not celebrating an impostor email scam that targets small business. The agency issued an alert to warn small businesses about an email that falsely claims it’s from the FTC.
It’s important to discard this email because clicking on links can install viruses or malware on your computer.
The agency didn’t provide a copy of the email, but the fake subject headline shouts, “NOTIFICATION OF CONSUMER COMPLAINT.”
Everything about the email is phony. It says there’s a complaint filed against the small business and of course there’s a link to something that’s supposed to be the FTC. Again, that’s where the trouble lies. In a blink of of eye, bad stuff can invade your computer. Do not click on the link.
- Do not open the email
- If you have opened it, do not click any links or attachments because they may install a virus or other spyware on your computer.
- Delete the email.
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