Hey guys,
BEWARE OF THIS MAIL
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I have got a mail just now mentioning undeleivered Package by Canada Post using an id: packages @ canadapost.ca (pl do not send any mail to this id) which states as follows:
We attempted to deliver your item at 09:22 am on October 11th, 2011.
The delivery attempt failed because nobody was present at the shipping address, so this notification has been automatically sent.
You may arrange redelivery by visiting the link below or pick up the item at the Canada Post Office indicated on the receipt.
If the package is not scheduled for redelivery or picked up within 48 hours, it will be returned to the sender.
Label/Receipt Number: CA946Y636X8362947
Expected Delivery Date: October 11th, 2011
cl-ass: Package Services
Service(s): Delivery Confirmation
Status: eNotification sent
To download the shipping receipt, in PDF format, visit:
http://www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/track/personal/findInvoiceByPackageId.aspx?id=2836104637385
To check on the delivery status of your mailing or arrange redelivery please visit the following URL:
http://www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/track/personal/findByTrackNumber?execution=e9s1
Thank you,
頲011 Canada Post Corporation
*** This is an automatically generated email, please do not reply ***
Please do not open the link anyhow because its a virus..... I checked on their official site http://canadapost.ca and over it, its clearly mention that (may 27) its a fraudent mail...... you may encounter serious virus due to running of th sifile..... Pl check what it exactly says:
Notice to CANADA POST CUTOMERS
May 27, 2011 - Significant activity was detected on May 9 related to spam email messages that claim to contain a Canada Post shipment notification. The text in the email message instructs the recipient to follow a link to view an invoice.
These emails are not coming from Canada Post, and are fraudulent. Please do not click on the links or open any attachments. The anonymous authors of this email virus unfortunately are using the Canada Post name to get you to trust the message.
The following is a sample email message that is associated with this threat outbreak:
"Subject: Your package has arrived!
Message:
Dear client
Your package has been shipped.
The tracking# is: RT094810142HK and can be used at:
hxxt://www.canadapost.ca/cptools/apps/track/personal/findByTrackNumber?execution=e9s1
The shipping invoice can be downloaded from:
hxxp://www.canadapost.ca/cptools/apps/track/personal/findByTrackNumber?track=RT094810142HK
Thank you,
Canada post corporation"
Several versions of the message are circulating, and could include different tracking numbers depending on the variant of the message you receive. We are aware of one version which is falsely reporting delivery of a package from the Heart and Stroke lottery foundation, and there may be others circulating with different package senders being spoofed.
Steps you can take to protect yourself if you receive an email that appears to be from Canada Post:
1.If you feel the email is suspicious or there is an attachment, delete it.
2.Whether you are expecting a package delivery by Canada Post or not, and there is a tracking number in the email, you can do the following:
◦Check the tracking number by going directly to www.canadapost.ca and entering the tracking number on the home page where indicated.
◦If the tracking number is not valid, "Invalid Tracking Number format. Please check your entries and try again." will appear on the screen in red letters. Delete the email without clicking any links which may be in the email.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause and are taking this matter seriously. We will provide further updates as information becomes available.
