What is this email? Is it from the police?

Question

I got an email from 'Internet Evidence Removal Services' saying '(my name) permanently DELETE the websites you visit and files'

I recently sent some info to the Texas state police about someone bragging online how they killed someone in Texas and got away with it (along with other details like names and the crime scene--not yahoo related). Beyond this I don't know who it could be. I don't even know if it was real. Could the email be the police station?
I'm afraid to open it, because it sounds like it could have a virus attached and that is the last thing I need.
Does this sound suspicious to anyone or is it something I should open? Please help!

Thanks in advanced!

It was a silent witness online that only my email was given.

Answer 1

DO NOT OPEN IT!!!!!!!! I did something like that only it was called Evidence Eliminator and it had a virus that shut me down until I could get cleaned out by a pro for $99.

Answer 2

Sounds like it could be fishy. If you still have contact info for who you talked to at the Texas state police then I would call them back and see if this email is legit. I wouldn't open it until then.

Answer 3

Call the state police you sent the INFO to. Explain the email you have not opened and ask if they can verify if they sent it.

When you sent the info to the state police did you give them both your email and phone number??
You would think if you gave them your phone number and email about a crime they would choose to call you....
But you never know...
Play it safe and call them and don't open the email in less they give you verification they sent it.

Answer 4

If you emailed the police concerning a crime, I suggest that you call them to see if they received your email and how they are handling the information. My best guess is that if they were going to take your report seriously, that they would attempt to contact you in person or by calling. Emails like that are usually fishy and not from any kind of official agency.

Answer 5

Sounds like spam to me.

Police Departments do not work via email. They like to send registered letters.

If you are really courious call the police department you emailed and ask.

Also you can open it with a virus program and scan it to prevent any viruses.

Answer 6

Phishing.

The police would notify you by certified mail, return receipt requested. They can find out your addres easily enough.
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If you open it, i guarantee it will say " we dscovered there is a warrant out for your arrest in Texas. If you give us your bank acct # we can fix it. "

If there is ANY doubt in your mind, call your local police.

Then you should just delete it. Do not open it. .

Answer 7

I think that the police are trying to protect you by telling you to delete the web adresses and things. They are only making sure you are safe. You should definitley open the email, it probably does not have a virus. But then again I don't know.

Answer 8

I have no idea. Unless it's the new virus that microsoft has been talking about. I wouldn't open it at all. Chance are it the police want to talk they will be at your door not on your e-mail.

Answer 9

It's referring to a cleansing program. I've received several different ads, but I don't open them. You obviously have some tracking cookies. Delete the email. Any questions, email me.

Answer 10

The police would never contact anyone via email regarding something important.

It's a phishing scam just trying to get you to fall into whatever scheme they are pulling.