Spam & Phishing Watch

Warning: I received a spam email claiming that Elon Musk had revealed a “NASA-backed” Vicks trick capable of reversing memory loss and dementia. The email promotes a supplement called VapoCept and presents the supposed treatment as a major scientific breakthrough. I could not find credible evidence supporting the NASA or Elon Musk claims, and the medical claims conflict with established information from the FDA and the official Vicks product information. Do not click any links in this email, and do not rely on its claims about memory loss or dementia. The email I received Subject: The NASA-backed Vicks trick reversing severe memory decline fast Sender: NASA Protocol Desk (support＠uploadboy.com) Received: September 20, 2026 The message claimed: Elon Musk had revealed a “15-second” protocol for memory loss and dementia. The method was inspired by NASA. It could outperform prescription drugs used for Alzheimer’s disease. The technique involved Vicks together with...

Warning: I received an unsolicited email promoting a product called ArterioFlush and claiming that a simple “Arterial Flush Ritual” can rapidly reverse high blood pressure. The email had the subject line “Watch before deleted: The simple ritual resetting BP to 118/78” and showed the sender as support@eurobunker-arena.com . It uses CBS News branding and Dr. Oz’s name while claiming that a substance called “Arterial Cement” is responsible for hypertension and can supposedly be flushed away with a natural compound. Why this email is suspicious The displayed sender address is unrelated to CBS News. The link presented as a CBS News presentation does not lead to cbsnews.com. It points to a Google Cloud Storage address instead. The email makes dramatic medical claims, including large blood-pressure reductions within days and the removal of arterial plaque. It specifically names prescription drugs such as Losartan, Amlodipine, and Lisinopril while presenting the promoted “ritua...

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...

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 ...