Is this serious or a virus?

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I received an email from "information@wilmerhale.com" stating

"Court notification No8105

Notice to appear in court,

Please take notice that you have to come to the hearing
of your case that will be held in the Court of Washington on February 28, 2014.

The subject of the hearing "illegal use of software".
Your attendance is required.

You may find the detailed pretrial notice attached to this letter,
you are highly recommended to study it thoroughly in advance.

Recording secretary,
CAMACHO Nunez"

There is a zip file attached, but I am hesitant to open it do to it potentially being a virus. I have not received anything in the mail, so it seems fishy. What should I do?

Matt · Accepted Answer

Delete it, never open suspicious emails. If it was an official Court hearing, they would of contacted you by mail / phone.

Thompson · Answer

Never click links in emails that aren't from someone you know and trust, and never run programs attached to emails.

That is basic email security.  Most of us (including me) learned the hard way, so don't sweat it if you accidentally opened it.  Just run a virus scanner and anti-spyware software.

Amanda · Answer

The zip file may contain lots of viruses. It is a common way for viruses to spread. So you should delete it.

Anonymous · Answer

Courts don't send zip files.

? · Answer

its a scam .DELETE

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