think you'll this was actually CPAM ... Cs and Ss being interchangeable it seems.
9th Dec 2020 12:08 pm
john watson
Member Since: 10 Nov 2011
Location: lanark
Posts: 957
Got two recorded messages re some one has placed an order with Amazon for £1000 which looks suspicious. If I want to cancel press 1 or to speak to security press 2. Scam . These people are pathetic.Once you have defeated the idiots any job is half done. Pity there are so many idiots to defeat.
Someone, somewhere is collecting these spam messages to write a PhD thesis about identifying the native language of the originators based on their idiomatic use of word order, spelling and syntax.A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
9th Dec 2020 3:57 pm
Kilovolt
Member Since: 29 Jun 2015
Location: South Derbyshire
Posts: 1020
rrhool wrote:
The poor spelling is a give away
Just arrived this lunchtime.
Loving the Government use of a HotMail email address "Track day running - Don't put your foot back on the accelerator until your absolutely sure you don't have to take it off again"
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9th Dec 2020 4:01 pm
BBDisco3
Member Since: 23 Nov 2008
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3640
However, I received this alert back in October which was quite genuine. That night there was a £70+ fraudulent purchase made from the USA on my hacked Ebay account, which PayPal refunded within the hour. Ebay/PayPal wasted no time in dealing with this - even before I knew it had happened.
Also 3 x £300+ Amazon purchases - the last of which I managed to cancel the purchase immediately it was made and it was while I was on an on line chat with Amazon, they refunded that one straight away. My Bank/Credit Card Company stood the loss of the other £600+
I'm still waiting some 2 months later, for Amazon to respond to numerous online chat's which took place over the following 2 weeks - on each occasion I was told I would hear with 24-48 hours from their investigation team. Amazon clearly don't care about fraud. I Should write and complain.
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Unauthorized use of your account -- action required
Hello xxxxxxxx,
We have reason to believe that your eBay account has been used fraudulently without your permission. We’ve reset your eBay password. If you had your PayPal account linked to your eBay account, we've disabled your PayPal link to protect your funds. Any unauthorised activity, such as buying or selling, has been cancelled and any associated fees have been credited to your account. Any listings that we removed are included toward the end of this email. We assure you that your financial information is securely stored on a server and cannot be seen by anyone.
Although we’ve taken steps to secure your eBay account, your personal email account or third-party listing tools may have also been accessed without your permission.. Please change these passwords as soon as possible.
Once you’ve secured your personal email account and third-party listing tools, please change your eBay password, and reset your PayPal link (if applicable):
1. Select the Sign in link at the top of the eBay home page.
2. Select the Reset your password link.
3. Enter your email or username, and then select the Continue button.
4. Follow the instructions to change your password.
5. To relink your PayPal account (if desired), go to My eBay and select the Account tab.
6. Select the PayPal Account link on the left-hand side of the page.
7. Select the Link My PayPal Account button.
8. Log in to PayPal to finish linking your accounts.
If you are an active seller and use PayPal to pay your fees, it's important that you reset your PayPal link before your next billing cycle to avoid any further disruption.
Loving the Government use of a HotMail email address
seriously shoddy ... if you're faking an email address do it right ?
or ... are they daft enough to be using their own ? if I even thought they might I have a script that can send around 4000 emails per minute. that would keep them busy!
9th Dec 2020 4:42 pm
teddy
Member Since: 22 Jul 2017
Location: suffolk
Posts: 72
Look up Jim Browning on Youtube, he is an internet security expert who takes down scammers in his free time and records it for us all to see. It's often scary listening to how easily people part with control of their computers, internet banking details, PayPal account etc.
Really opens your eyes to how many scams are out there.2010MY Disco 4 HSE in Ipanema Sand over Almond.
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9th Dec 2020 10:00 pm
KevinD3
Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1207
Had one through a while back, apparently I missed a parcel
Felt iffy considering I work from home, even more so when they said charges applied for 3rd delivery, then I checked the email address
Didn’t see too many issues with it, and with everyone shopping online during these lockdown times, I can see them earning some cash.2008 HSE Stornoway Grey
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