Virus Email Message - "Drake Nguyen agent FEDEX"

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The email message below with the subject: "Drake Nguyen agent FEDEX," is a fake and has a virus or Trojan horse attached. If you have received the email message, please DO NOT attempt to open the attachment because it is a virus, Trojan horse or some other malware that will infect your computer.

The Virus or Malicious Email Message

Subject: Drake Nguyen agent FEDEX
Attachment: Package.zip / 4567559304824.scr
Dear Customer!
We attempted to deliver your package on January 8th, 2014, 11:20 AM.
The delivery attempt failed because the address was business closed or nobody could sign for it.
To pick up the parcel,please, print the receipt that is attached to this email and visit Fedex office indicated in the receipt.
If the package is not picked up within 48 hours, it will be returned to the sender.
Label/Receipt Number: 4567559304824
Expected Delivery Date: January 8th, 2014
Class: International Package Service
Service(s): Delivery Confirmation
Status: Notification sent
Thank you

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Now, if you open or attempt to the open the malicious attachment, your computer will become infected with a virus or Trojan horse. Once your computer has become infected with the malicious virus or Trojan horse, the cybercriminals behind the email message will be able to access and take control of your computer remotely from anywhere around the world. They may spy on you, use your computer to commit cybercrimes, or steal your personal and financial information.

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