Junk email 2014
The joys of junk email in 2014! Here are some examples of common types of spam emails that were prevalent back then:
- Phishing emails: These emails pretended to be from legitimate companies like banks, online retailers, or social media platforms, and asked you to enter your login credentials or personal information.
- Spammy newsletters: You know, those emails that promised to make you rich, or improve your love life, or help you lose weight, but were actually just trying to sell you something.
- Virus and malware warnings: These emails claimed that your computer was infected with a virus or malware, and asked you to download a "fix" or "update" to remove the threat.
- Online pharmacy scams: These emails promised to sell you prescription drugs at a fraction of the cost, but were actually just trying to steal your credit card information.
- Lottery and prize notifications: You know, those emails that told you you'd won a prize or a large sum of money, but required you to pay a fee or provide personal information to claim your winnings.
- Fake invoices and bills: These emails pretended to be from a legitimate company, and asked you to pay a fake invoice or bill.
- Spammy job offers: These emails promised to help you find a job, but were actually just trying to steal your personal information or sell you something.
- Fake antivirus software: These emails claimed that your computer was infected with a virus, and offered to sell you fake antivirus software to "fix" the problem.
- Spammy surveys: These emails asked you to take a survey, but were actually just trying to collect your personal information or sell you something.
- Fake online store promotions: These emails promised to give you a discount or a free gift, but were actually just trying to sell you something.
Some notable spam email campaigns in 2014 included:
- The "IRS Scam" which claimed that the IRS was auditing your taxes and demanded payment.
- The "Microsoft Support Scam" which claimed that your Windows operating system was infected with a virus and asked you to call a fake support number.
- The "Facebook Phishing Scam" which claimed that your Facebook account had been compromised and asked you to enter your login credentials.
These are just a few examples of the many types of junk email that were prevalent in 2014.