Sophos is warning users not to buy goods sold through spam in the name of Valentine’s Day. In a recent poll, 9% of users have purchased goods sold via spam.


Sophos is warning users not to buy goods sold through spam in the name of Valentine’s Day.

In a recent poll by Sophos, 9% of computer users have purchased goods sold via spam.

Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant for Sophos, said: “This year spammers are not only suggesting goods you can buy for your loved ones at Valentine’s, they’re also peddling ways to make yourself more attractive to the opposite sex, such as teeth whitening products. As our poll has proved, the sad truth is that there are people out there who buy products sold via spam, and admit they visit websites promoted via bulk email.” [Source]

As Valentine’s Day approaches, Sophos claims to see unsolicited bulk emails being sent with the intention of selling Valentine-related products.

Subject lines in the emails include:

“˜Give the scent of love this year!’
‘Whiter Teeth before Valentines’ and
‘Don’t Wait- 15% Off All Valentine Fresh Flowers’

Sophos recommends that users protect themselves with a consolidated solution which can defend them from spam and viruses.

 

 

 

 

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