E-Mail Spammers Target Stock Tips in Latest Scam | eWeek

E-Mail Spammers Target Stock Tips in Latest Scam

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Apr 19, 2004
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The number of spammed stock tips has risen more than 300 percent between December and March, according to ClearSwift Limited.

“The spammers are looking at a new angle to cash in. And its financial services,” said Alyn Hockey, director of research at the UK-based ClearSwift.

The UKs Financial Services Authority has been issuing warnings about e-mail fraudsters, a spokesman said.

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