SCAM $99.50 Gift from QANTAS??

[Prof Henry]

I assume I've not been the only one to get these 'tantalising' messages from "QANTAS." I note the message – which I've received twice – comes from their apparently brand-new email address "Qantas-Gift

Has anyone else received this?

Universite Pau is a respectable French university in the southwest but has no apparent links to our "notional" carrier.

The graphic style of the content is not bad but I was disappointed to see that they have demoted me from Platinum to Bronze. Perhaps the $99.50 is compensation?

For your amusement, here is the whole text.

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​ ​ ​ ​ Gift issue time​ ​ ​ 28-Jan-2024​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Qantas Reard​ ​ ​ 99.50 AUD​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Status​ ​ ​ Ready to be claimed​ ​ ​

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​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A Little Token of Our Big Appreciation​ ​ We hope this email finds you well and ready for your next adventure. We're excited to let you know that Qantas is offering a gift card of 99.5 AUD, which will be sent straight to your credit card! That's right - whether you're a former customer or someone who's just discovering Qantas for the first time, we want to give you a little something to help you take to the skies. There's no specific occasion for this gift - we simply want to share the love with all our fellow travelers out there. To claim your gift coupon, simply click on "Claim Now" and follow the three easy steps provided. The coupon! will be credited directly to your card for your convenience.​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1​ ​ Please note the following before proceeding with your claim:​ ​ - You can choose how you want to redeem your coupon - You will be required to submit your billing address. - SMS verification will be necessary to verify your payment details. - This gift card is valid for a limited time, so don't wait too long to redeem this offer!​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Customer Service​ ​ Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity and claim your gift now! We're always happy to welcome new customers on board, and we're confident that you'll love the experience with Qantas.​ ​ ​

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​ ​ ​ ​ Thanks for being the rockstar that you are in our world. Here's to more incredible journeys together!​ ​

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[coyote25]

Qantas is offering a gift card of 99.5 AUD, which will be sent straight to your credit card!

This is a fraud don’t touch it. If Qantas was giving you a gift it would be a voucher for use on their flights or at their store so they wouldn’t be needing your credit card details.

Additionally if Qantas was giving out general gifts there would be a media release for the good press. If it was a specific event you would know why.

Edit: sorry on reread I can see you caught it was a fraud especially by the wrong status level. Thanks for making people aware by sharing the scam.

 

[TheRealTMA]

I assume I've not been the only one to get these 'tantalising' messages from "QANTAS." I note the message – which I've received twice – comes from their apparently brand-new email address "Qantas-Gift <[email protected]>.

Has anyone else received this?

Universite Pau is a respectable French university in the southwest but has no apparent links to our "notional" carrier.

The graphic style of the content is not bad but I was disappointed to see that they have demoted me from Platinum to Bronze. Perhaps the $99.50 is compensation?

For your amusement, here is the whole text.

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​ ​ ​ ​ Gift issue time​ ​ ​ 28-Jan-2024​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Qantas Reard​ ​ ​ 99.50 AUD​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Status​ ​ ​ Ready to be claimed​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ A Little Token of Our Big Appreciation​ ​ We hope this email finds you well and ready for your next adventure. We're excited to let you know that Qantas is offering a gift card of 99.5 AUD, which will be sent straight to your credit card! That's right - whether you're a former customer or someone who's just discovering Qantas for the first time, we want to give you a little something to help you take to the skies. There's no specific occasion for this gift - we simply want to share the love with all our fellow travelers out there. To claim your gift coupon, simply click on "Claim Now" and follow the three easy steps provided. The coupon! will be credited directly to your card for your convenience.​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1​ ​ Please note the following before proceeding with your claim:​ ​ - You can choose how you want to redeem your coupon - You will be required to submit your billing address. - SMS verification will be necessary to verify your payment details. - This gift card is valid for a limited time, so don't wait too long to redeem this offer!​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Customer Service​ ​ Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity and claim your gift now! We're always happy to welcome new customers on board, and we're confident that you'll love the experience with Qantas.​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​ Thanks for being the rockstar that you are in our world. Here's to more incredible journeys together!​ Claim Now​

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Qantas gifts? Ahaha.

 

[AIRwin]

When I saw the title, I thought it was just referring to a waiver of the frequent flyer join fee

 

[NamarrgonFlyer]

Scammers are trying everything at the moment - stay vigilant!

 

[Ade]

time

Reard

rockstar

lol

 

[Pushka]

Spam. I got one too this week. The second one I've received. They got my FF level wrong

 

[tdimdad]

Qantas gifts? Ahaha.

But Qantas is a gift that keeps giving...

I've gotten one of those emails, too. A pretty nice try for a scam.

 

[Catweazle]

Looks suss.

I would assume the least QF can do it spell properly.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Looks suss.

I would assume the least QF can do it spell properly.

Why?

 

[Gold Member]

If we use a Qantas points earning credit card to purchase can we double dip on points?

 

[Dumb.Bunny13]

I contacted qantas, and got a reply from some dimwit called France, who said

"Dear Mr Stewart

Thank you for contacting Qantas Frequent Flyer.

As I send this email, I sincerely hope you and your family are very well and safe.

In regards to your concern, the previous email that you have received was from Qantas specially if the email was several years ago.

Kind regards,

France

Qantas Frequent Flyer Service Centre

From:
"Qantas Frequent Flyer" <[email protected]>

qantas.com/frequentflyer

I responded to him:-

Hello again, France.

As you have not responded to my last email, I am going to assume that your statement that:-
"the previous email that you have received was from Qantas" is correct, and I will process the offer.

Once it is safely in my bank account, I will thank you.

If it is a scam, and I get financially disadvantaged, I will expect Qantas to re-imburse any losses I incur.

Kind regards

Michael Stewart

Let's see what happens now? lol

 

[jgm]

I wish people would learn how to read email headers.

 

[lovestotravel]

I wish people would learn how to read email headers.

Yep takes about 2 seconds, instead of sending pointless emails to an off-shore corro centre or AI system....

 

[LondonAussie]

These scams are going around again I have one in my inbox today saying:
"In celebration of our 103rd year, we are excited to offer a special gift coupon worth 99.5 AUD to 20,000 clients who have been randomly selected by our system."

Then there's a link to "Claim Now" which I haven't clicked on because it's obviously a scam.

 

[AIRwin]

These scams are going around again

Next scam will target the customer remediation program?

 

[mbeder]

Received it 3rd August to the email address I use for QBR - quite tempted initially until I checked the sender email address!

 

[aussiejohn]

Just received this tonight. I notice it comes from Qantas Customer Care at Eventbrite.com. Very strange. Then I notice that the return address is Yopmail. Now why would Qantas use a disposable email address. One way of stopping people complaining about their non-existant customer service I guess.

I might just forgo this gift and let someone else have it

 

[TheRealTMA]

Just received this tonight. I notice it comes from Qantas Customer Care at Eventbrite.com. Very strange. Then I notice that the return address is Yopmail. Now why would Qantas use a disposable email address. One way of stopping people complaining about their non-existant customer service I guess.

I might just forgo this gift and let someone else have it

No one could seriously believe QF would be giving you a $99 “gift”. LOL.

 

[Blackadder]

No one could seriously believe QF would be giving you a $99 “gift”. LOL.

Can guarantee some will take the bait, then complain about it on social media.