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SCAM ALERT: Kilgore police warns of e-mail with malware attached

Remember, unless the sender is from a familiar organization, do not download anything attached to an e-mail.
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KILGORE, Texas — The Kilgore Police Department is reporting a new scam in the area.

According to the KPD, e-mails appearing to be from a hospital warn the receiver they have been exposed to COVID-19.

Within the e-mail is an attached 'pre-filled' form to download and take to the hospital. However, the attachment is malware, which can harm you computer and put your information at risk.

Remember, unless the sender is from a familiar organization, do not download anything attached to an e-mail.

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