Internet Hoaxes

Virus hoaxes are false reports about non-existent viruses,sometimes claiming to do

 impossible things. Virus hoaxes can:

• Falsely claim to describe an extremely dangerous virus 
• Use pseudo-technical language to make impressive-sounding  but impossible claims 
• Falsely claim that the report was issued or confirmed by a well-known company 
• Ask you to forward it to all your friends and colleagues
• Cyberfraud.org.uk recommends that you not pass on warnings of this kind.
• We recommend that you immediately register virus hoaxes with us so that 
• we can update our lists and publish for public awareness.
• Unfortunately some people believe virus-related hoaxes to be true, and may take 
• drastic action such as shutting down their network.
• Cyberfraud.org.uk aims to provide the latest information about virus hoaxes 
• thus helping companies and domestic users alike. 
• You may receive a virus hoax via email with a file attached. As you know, 
• attachments should always be treated with caution as they may contain a virus.