Police Share Example of Common Email Scam

Online scams, particularly through mass emails sent out to look genuine, occur daily. We could never make you aware of every possible scam email or letter. We remind you to always just delete any suspicious or unwanted emails without opening them and simply throw away scam letters. However, to help prevent identity theft or financial losses to residents, we think it may help to attach an example of one that was received this week by a Hingham resident. 

As in most scams, the emails are intended to appear legitimate to get you to click on the link and supply credit card and other information.

DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW. Here is a copy of the scam email:  

From: Verizon Wireless<wkbthu@verizonwireless.com>
Date: December 19, 2013 at 17:09:38 EST
To: info@verizonwireless.com
Subject: Verizon Notification Id : TMRWGFJPJE
Reply-To:wkbthu@verizonwireless.com

Dear Verizon Wireless Customer,

The credit card we have on file for your Verizon Wireless 

Internet service was declined when we attempted to bill you on 12/20/2013 for your most recent service fees.

For this reason, your service could be suspended. Please visit our Account Information pages, located at 

http://myverizonwirelessusers.internetusers.homeip.net/updateverizon.html?verizonwireless.com/amserver/US/Login
,and update your credit card information as soon as possible.

Once your credit card information is updated, you will be charged immediately, as soon as 
payment is received.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 
We look forward to continuing to serve you

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Account ID : 000456780419
Email ID : 00047816
Online Session PID : 3307
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2013 My Verizon Wireless Online Security