Why am I getting a Virus Notice/.exe file link when I get a card from 123greetings.com?

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Last updated: 08 Sep, 2010
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All ecards that are sent using the 123greetings.com system are stored on the 123greetings.com servers. You do not have to install any software to send & receive ecards from our website. The ecards sent from our website does not contain attachments/.exe file link of any sort.

There is no spurious software/ virus that is associated with any email that you receive from 123greetings.com


We are aware of fraudulent emails being sent by imposters, trying to send emails which look like they are coming from 123greetings.com, but contain false link/ links to virus'es.

THIS IS A FRAUDULENT EMAIL SENT BY AN IMPOSTER. DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK OR DOWNLOAD THE ATTACHMENT.

Our Mail vs Fraudulent Mail Comparison

Our Mail Format
From: 123greetings.com [ecards@123greetings.com]
Subject line: John_patrick@gmail.com has sent you a Halloween Card.

Body of the mail:
John [John_patrick@gmail.com] just sent you an ecard from 123Greetings.com

You can view it by clicking here:
http://www.123greetings.com/send/20 digit card number

Using our new tracking feature, you can now view all the ecards received by you in the last 30 days.

Click on the link below or copy & paste the link into your browser's address bar.
http://www.123greetings.com/connect/track/msg-15

Or if you prefer, you can go to http://www.123greetings.com/ and type your ecard number (20 digit card number) in the "Search Box" at the top right of the page.

Your ecard is going to be with us for the next 30 days.

If you need any help in viewing your ecard or any other assistance,
please visit our Help/ FAQ section at: http://help.123greetings.com/

We hope you enjoy your ecard,

Your friends at 123Greetings.com
http://www.123greetings.com

We respect your privacy. You will not be receiving any promotional emails from us
because of this ecard. To view our privacy policy, click on the link below:
http://info.123greetings.com/company/privacy_policy.html

Note: This is an auto generated mail. Please do not reply.

If you have any other problem please contact us by clicking on the following link:
http://help.123greetings.com/contact_us.html

This email was sent by 123Greetings.com, Inc., 1674 Broadway, New York, NY 10019.


FRADULENT MAILS:

Sample 1:
From: 123Greetings.com [mailto:ecards@123greetings.com]
Subject: You have received an Greeting eCard

Body of the mail:
Good day.
You have received an eCard

To pick up your eCard, choose from any of the following options: Click on the following link (or copy & paste it into your web browser):
 
http://destek.yesilbeyaz.com.tr/ecard.exe

Your card will be aviailable for pick-up beginning for the next 30 days. Please be sure to view your eCard before the days are up!
 
We hope you enjoy you eCard.
 
Thank You!

Sample 2:
From: 123Greetings.com [spammer@spammerdomain.com]
Subject line: "You've received a postcard"

Body of the mail:
Good day.
Your family member has sent you an ecard from 123greetings.com.
Send free ecards from 123greetings.com with your choice of colors, words and music.
Your ecard will be available with us for the next 30 days.
If you wish to keep the ecard longer, you may save it on your computer or take a print.
To view your ecard, open zip attached file.

Attachment name: ecard.zip

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