QuickBooks Update Scam - Don't Fall for It

There is a bogus e-mail going around (known as a "phishing attack" in geek-speak) that is trying to get you to download an update to QuickBooks software. Don't click on any of the links in this message - they could lead to bad things happening to your computer or network!

Here is a screen shot of what the message may look like:

This message is just like many others that try and trick you into opening an attachment or downloading software. The messages may look authentic, but have trouble lurking behind them. Similar fake messages have been circulated relating to many banks, the IRS and more. The AntiPhishing Working Group is an excellent resource to help you get educated on these types of messages. Remember, your mouse can be your worst enemy when it comes to protecting your computer - click carefully!

The best way to ensure your version of QuickBooks is updated is to click on Help > Update QuickBooks and follow the steps from there.

In addition, receiving a message like the one below AFTER you start QuickBooks is also an easy way to ensure your QuickBooks software is updated:

If you are using the Online Edition of QuickBooks, all of the updates to QuickBooks are automatically included each time you log in. There would be no need to download any updates at all for the Online Edition.

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Comments

[Greg Patt]

You know, if these crooks just learned proper English and syntax, they would be more harder to catch thems!