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 Receiving some odd emails that say they are from GEMA? |
Received a chain email?
Fraudulent schemes are increasing on the Internet and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency – Office of Homeland Security (GEMA-OHS) wants you to be informed.
Currently, fraudulent emails which give the appearance of legitimacy due to the use of GEMA-OHS seals, letterhead and/or banners are being sent to customers.
Please be cautious of any unsolicited email referencing Georgia Emergency Management Agency, GEMA, Homeland Security, Office of Homeland Security, or any GEMA official endorsing any type of internet activity. State law prohibits the use of GEMA’s name or logo without specific permission from GEMA’s director.
GEMA does not send out emails soliciting information from citizens.
The emails may also claim to come from domestic or overseas sources. These letters may include lottery endorsements, inheritance notifications, threat and extortion emails, Web site monitoring containing malicious computer program attachments, and online auction scams.
What you can do:
If you have experienced any situation similar to this please notify the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
E-mail Safety Tips
- Do not open e-mails from unknown senders.
- Don't open an e-mail you know to be spam. A code embedded in spam advertises that you opened the e-mail and confirms your address is valid, which in turn can generate more spam.
- If you receive an attachment that you are not expecting, don't open it, even if it's from someone you know. First read the e-mail, and make sure the attachment is most likely legitimate. If you're still not sure, call or e-mail the sender to confirm, but do not reply to the original e-mail.
- Some fraudulent e-mails that appear to be from financial companies (PayPal, banks, credit card companies, etc.) direct the reader to click on a link to verify or confirm account details. Never click these links. Instead, call the company if you are concerned about your account.
We appreciate your support in this endeavor.
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