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Scott B.
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Beware scam/phishing aimed at LTC instructors

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Just got this lovely gem in my email inbox:

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From: harold leen <haroldleen3286@gmail.com>

ATTENTION,

Texas License to Carry (LTC) Handgun Instructors Notice: Kindly verify your registered email address here to complete your most recent up-to-date membership License certificate.

https:// www. cognitoforms .com /QCPDF/ USSecuredPDFDownloader

NOTE: Kindly sign in using your registered email address & password to complete registration

You have 24 hours to complete these steps to avoid membership License suspension.

Thank you
Assistant of Administration

Legal disclaimer This email is intended for the addressee(s) stated above only and may contain confidential information or Intellectual Property Rights, both protected by law. You are hereby notified that any unauthorized reading; disclosure, copying or distribution of this email or any use of information contained herein is strictly prohibited. If you are not an intended recipient, please delete it immediately thereafter without retaining any copies on your systems. Please note that we will not accept any responsibility for viruses and it is your responsibility to scan attachments (if any)

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Be careful out there.
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Tex1961
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Re: Beware scam/phishing aimed at LTC instructors

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Dang, when did DPS start using Gmail.com email. :shock:

I’ve seen some pretty bad phishing attempts before but that one’s pretty bad LOL
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Re: Beware scam/phishing aimed at LTC instructors

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You are hereby notified that any unauthorized reading; disclosure, copying or distribution of this email or any use of information contained herein is strictly prohibited
I guess you’re in serious trouble for posting that email here.
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Re: Beware scam/phishing aimed at LTC instructors

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Known scammer, confirmed with reverse lookup. You can report to:

https://support.google.com/mail/contact/abuse?hl=en
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