A malware-infected email claims that several major supermarkets – Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and ASDA – have collaborated to offer customers an all-in-one shopping voucher. According to the email, the voucher entitles the bearer to receive £30 worth of spending for just £15. However, the message is not a legitimate offer and there is no such voucher associated with the supermarket chains.
Recipients are instructed to click a link in the email to obtain more information and download the voucher for printing. A second link in the message supposedly allows recipients to opt out of receiving further such marketing emails. Clicking on either link will reveal that a .zip file is downloaded on to your computer. The zip file contains an .exe file that, if opened, will install a Trojan onto your machine.
The text of the email is as follows:
Subject: Shopping Expert TM Monthly Newsletter
Dear Valued Customer, Britain's supermarket chains have finally launched ALL-IN-ONE Voucher.
We are very proud to present the best deal yet for your favourite Store.
Get £30 worth of spending for just £15 with this voucher. Costs you nothing, all you have to do is print it out and present on the till before paying. It is up to you where to use it. Just choose one of the following: Tesco Metro, Tesco Express, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Sainsbury's Local or ASDA.
Restrictions: Can't be redeemed with any other offer, discount or promotion. Non-refundable; can't be changed on cash.
Ask in store for more details. Use by:12 noon, Mon 24 Sept 2012
If you are interested follow the link below to find out more and download the voucher.
[Link Removed]
Please note: If you do NOT wish to receive further emails from us, please click the link below, and you will be automatically removed from our mailing list.
[Link Removed] Best regards, Linda [Name Removed]
Remember … if an offer that you receive online seems too good to be true, it probably is!
