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Re: [OCLUG-Tech] SECURITY ALERT: Phishing Attack (Fwd: Email Security Upgrade)

  • Subject: Re: [OCLUG-Tech] SECURITY ALERT: Phishing Attack (Fwd: Email Security Upgrade)
  • From: Walt Sullivan <walts [ at ] magma [ dot ] ca>
  • Date: Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:02:45 -0400
Try the "Reverse Lookup" feature at http://www.canada411.com

On Fri, 2011-07-08 at 12:04 -0400, Brenda J. Butler wrote:
> Yes, I'm trying to determine if a notice I got from GOC (paper, via
> postal mail) is valid ... it looks real, but the person and phone
> number are not in GEDS (Government Electronic Directory Service).
> Gut feel is that it's real, but how on earth can I verify without
> using the phone numbers on the letter?
> 
> ... I've asked my MP but no answer yet.  I might need to call back
> and ask again.
> 
> bjb
>