Spam & Phishing Watch

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...

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 ...