Barack Obama's Economic Stimulus Package Email Scam

The United States government is already warning recipients of email frauds that claim to offer help and assistance to individuals so they can qualify and avail payment of US President Barrack Obama's economic stimulus package money.

Reportedly, recipients of these hoax emails are asked to provide some personal information which may be used by the scammers to commit criminal identity theft fraud. Some of these emails also include links which are supposed to provide information on how to qualify for the 2009 stimulus package but in reality contain malwares. By clicking on these malicious links, recipients of the identity theft mails may download spywares and viruses that can steal more information from their computer.



The Barrack Obama's Economic Stimulus Package email scam also asks payment and the Federal Trade Commission already advised people who have provided their credit card information to these scammers to check their bills for the unauthorized charges.

Preventing identity theft

How do you protect yourself from identity theft? One of the best ways to prevent identity theft is to be cautious when giving your personal and financial information online and offline.