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NeuroZen Tinnitus Scam Warning: Fake CNN Health and Dr. Oz Email

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Warning: I received a spam email promoting a tinnitus product called NeuroZen while presenting the offer as a CNN Health report involving Dr. Oz. The email used the subject: CNN Special: Scientists uncover 10-second Tinnitus flush (Proof inside) Despite the CNN branding and medical language, the message did not come from CNN, and its links did not lead to CNN.com. What the email claimed The sender was displayed as Clinical Hearing Report , using the address support@evasia.net . The message claimed that scientists had discovered a natural tinnitus remedy and stated that Dr. Oz had revealed the “real medical truth” about tinnitus. Among the claims in the email were: “tinnitus is NOT an ear problem” “restores absolute silence in as little as 48 hours” The email then promoted a product called NeuroZen and repeatedly encouraged the recipient to watch a supposed CNN Health presentation. The CNN branding does not match the destination The most important detail is the d...

Jennifer Taylor: "I melted 11 pounds" Spam Email – Fake GMA Gelatin Trick

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I received a spam email on September 13, 2026 with the subject Jennifer Taylor: "I melted 11 pounds" . The message is presented as a GMA health story and promotes a supposed "Gelatin Trick" for rapid weight loss. It was sent from: ABC Digital Team <support@uploadboy.com> This is not an address associated with ABC News or Good Morning America. I would not treat this message or its links as legitimate. What the email says The email uses a yellow GMA | Health header and the headline: "My doctor couldn't believe it": The simple gelatin trick melting belly fat It claims that people are losing weight without Ozempic or going to the gym by using a simple "Gelatin Trick" before bed. The message specifically says that Jennifer Taylor "melted 11 pounds in just a week" . It also includes comment-style testimonials attributed to Sarah Smith, Jennifer Taylor and Chloe Garcia, including another claim of losing 26 pounds wi...

Ace Hardware “You Have Won a YETI PATRIOTIC Bundle” Scam Email

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Warning: I received an unsolicited email claiming to be from Ace Hardware and saying that I had been selected to receive a “YETI® PATRIOTIC BUNDLE.” The email asks the recipient to complete a short survey and then click “CLAIM YOUR REWARD.” This is a scam email. Do not click the reward button, complete the survey, or provide personal or payment information. Email subject and sender Subject: - You have won a YETI PATRIOTIC Bundle 🎁 ID#136703 Sender: Ace Hardware® info@hn7dm50x.shedutypubli.br.com I received this email on September 14, 2026. The sender address is not from Ace Hardware's official acehardware.com domain. What the email claims The message says: Today's winner is YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED! It claims that the recipient has been chosen to receive a: YETI® PATRIOTIC BUNDLE It then says the reward is part of an “exclusive customer loyalty program” and asks the recipient to answer a survey that supposedly takes only 60 seconds. The main...

“URGENT: Watch before CNN removes this knee surgery video” — spam email from support@uploadboy.com

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I received a suspicious health-related spam email with the subject: URGENT: Watch before CNN removes this knee surgery video The visible sender was: Knee Joint News <support@uploadboy.com> The message claims that a Harvard researcher discovered a simple morning honey recipe that can help people avoid knee surgery. It also repeatedly refers to CNN and creates urgency by suggesting that the video may soon be removed. What the email claims The email uses the headline: Harvard Researcher Reveals the Simple Recipe That's Saving Americans From Knee Surgery! It claims that joint pain is caused by a “joint toxin” and that a daily honey routine can supposedly flush it out. The message also includes dramatic personal stories, including claims that people who needed canes or walkers were able to move normally again after following the routine. Why this email is suspicious The email did not come from CNN, Harvard University, or a medical provider. It was sent ...

MetaMask phishing email from system@phrase.com: “Please set up your new sign option and link your email”

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I received a suspicious email impersonating MetaMask with the subject: Please set up your new sign option and link your email The visible sender was: TheMetamaskTeamTMS Phrase <system@phrase.com> This email is particularly worth documenting because Gmail reported that its authentication checks passed: SPF: PASS DKIM: PASS for phrase.com DMARC: PASS However, passing SPF, DKIM and DMARC does not mean that MetaMask sent or authorized the message. What the email says The message asks the recipient to set up a “new sign option” and link an email address. It says the action applies to all users and creates urgency by stating that the link will expire after 24 hours. The main button says: Set Up New Sign Option & Link Email The email also states: This link will expire after 24 hours. I have intentionally not reproduced the destination URL in this article. Why this email should not be trusted as a MetaMask message MetaMask's own Help Center ...