Scams like these

[JohnK]

It makes life very difficult to have 452 different passwords for each website and account that requires a password.

 

[QF WP]

Been getting a slew of Russian emails now - latest is a group of pros in a Russian city. Pity my Russian is so week and their email was soooo long. Consigned to the electronic bin

 

[serfty]

It makes life very difficult to have 452 different passwords for each website and account that requires a password.

So that means if there's a 100 such websites then you have 45,200 passwords!

Me? I have one different password for each of the 452 websites account I need a password for!

 

[JohnK]

So that means if there's a 100 such websites then you have 45,200 passwords!

Me? I have one different password for each of the 452 websites account I need a password for!

No. 452 different accounts/websites.

Do you use a password generator? How do you control websites not storing your user profile/password on their system?

Also if your random generated password is stored on your device then surely that can also be hacked right?

 

[serfty]

that can also be hacked right?

Sometimes you just have to get out of bed ...

 

[get me outta here]

Getting phone calls from a plummy recorded voice purporting to be from TLS and saying my internet is being disconnected today.
I pick up the phone and say nothing. 02 5879 6424

 

[drron]

It appears Saffire tasmania has been hacked.Got an email supposedly from them offering me the position of Customer Service Manager of Australia Post PTY LTD.

 

[CMA222]

Getting phone calls from a plummy recorded voice purporting to be from TLS and saying my internet is being disconnected today. I pick up the phone and say nothing. 02 5879 6424

The number started being reported to Reverseaustralia.com in late October and is a scam.

 

[prozac]

Another successful outcome;

Subject Re: [SPAM] Winter Canada Goose Coats 70% OFF Ends Soon!
From Linode Abuse
To prozac@xx_xx_.com
Date Today 09:34
Hello,
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We've gone ahead and removed this customer from our services as fraudulent.
Kind Regards,
Linode Support

 

[JohnK]

Has anyone heard of Alpha Legal from Melbourne? Appear to be some sort of debt collectors.

I received a letter from them addressed to my initial and last name and another initial and same last name. I don't know anyone with that initial. No reference anywhere in the letter of my real details other than they've been trying to get in touch with me but do not mention why.

Are they phishing or even fishing for information? My brother said to call them but I don't agree with him. I called them today but that won't get me anywhere as I won't give them any details.

Forget about them or follow up?

 

[wandering_fred]

A new slant on spam?
Again just wandering
Fred

You are requested to appear at the district court of Australia personally at the time and location claimed in the Summons
[link to google documents removed] view documents
The Courtroom will learn the for relief, or produce instructions for the conduct of the proceeding, at the moment and location mentioned in the attachment.

 

[Dr Bob]

A new slant on spam?
Again just wandering
Fred

Got that one today also. Mine was from Ermanno from 3coffeebeansjerseycity. I would like to refer him to the grammar thread.

 

[wandering_fred]

Yet another slant asking to look at "a file"
Just wandering
Fred

Good Morning,
My name is Kelvin Quarterman and I'm interested in a job.
87199859108

I've attached a copy of my CV.
[Please click here......]

 

[CMA222]

Has anyone heard of Alpha Legal from Melbourne? Appear to be some sort of debt collectors.
Forget about them or follow up?

Alpha Legal Pty Ltd - Melbourne | Commercial Law | Debt Collection | Insurance Recovery

Appear to exist but that does not guarantee they are the same people you are dealing with. Perhaps check the telephone number provided is the same (03 9624 8200) and if not give them a call. If they are the same and will not tell you what they want without you revealing your details I suggest you complain about their behaviour by an email to the Law Institute of Victoria.

 

[wandering_fred]

Obviously the scammers have hired some creative "work study" types....

Not this time, thank you... but I haven't bought from the app store
Just wandering
Fred

Thank You For Your Order, Our Purchases Have Been Received And We Process It Immediately. Your item will be sent on November 11, 2018.
To review your order without order # SD17ODIMS781, follow our instructions to open the file (PDF).

Best regards,
App Store

 

[mel-world]

Interesting for a FF to receive. I may have flown on the airlines during that period but not really prepared to check. The email address was not recognisable so all links removed.....

Our records show you may have purchased a domestic airline ticket from American, Delta, Southwest, United, Continental Airlines, or US Airways between July 1, 2011 and June 14, 2018.


‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Dear Class Member:


Our records show you may have purchased a domestic airline ticket from American, Delta, Southwest, United, Continental Airlines, or US Airways between July 1, 2011 and June 14, 2018. Southwest and American Airlines (the “Settling Defendants”) have agreed to settle nationwide litigation by passengers who claim the four largest U.S. carriers along with Continental Airlines and US Airways conspired to increase fares on domestic flights. The Settling Defendants deny that they did anything wrong, have asserted defenses to the claims, and have settled to avoid the burden and expense of litigation.


Are you included?


The Settlement Classes include persons and entities who purchased air passenger transportation services for flights within the United States and its territories and the District of Columbia from American, Delta, Southwest, United, Continental, or US Airways at any time between July 1, 2011 and December 20, 2017 for the Southwest settlement and between July 1, 2011 and June 14, 2018 for the American settlement.


What do the Settlements provide?


Southwest has agreed to pay $15 million and American has agreed to pay $45 million. The Settling Defendants have agreed to provide certain cooperation in the ongoing litigation against the Non-Settling Defendants.


How can I get a payment?

At this time, it is unknown how much you may receive. A distribution plan will be prepared later or at the conclusion of the litigation. Given the number of Settlement Class Members, it may not be economically practical to distribute money until additional settlements or judgments are achieved. If you want to receive a notice about the claims process or future settlements, you should register at the website below. Class Counsel will pursue the lawsuit against the Non-Settling Defendants, and these Settlements may help pay expenses for Class Counsel to do so. If no additional settlements or judgments are achieved, money may be distributed to a charitable, government, or non-profit organization(s) as ordered by the Court.


What are my rights?


Even if you do nothing you can participate in the Settlements and will also be bound by their terms. If you want to keep your right to sue Southwest and/or American yourself, you must exclude yourself from the Settlements by January 4, 2019. If you stay in the Settlements, you may object to them but only if you do so before January 4, 2019.


The Court will hold a hearing on March 22, 2019 to consider whether to approve the Settlements and a request for attorneys’ fees up to 30% of the Settlement Funds, plus reimbursement of costs and expenses incurred as Class Counsel pursues claims against the other Defendants. You or your own lawyer may appear and speak at the hearing at your own expense.

For more information, visit

 

[serfty]

Interesting for a FF to receive. I may have flown on the airlines during that period but not really prepared to check. The email address was not recognisable so all links removed.....

Airline Settlements

 

[mel-world]

Airline Settlements

Thanks. The mail came to an email address not regularly used.

 

[OZDUCK]

We have just had three robo-calls in about half an hour from "Nicole from the NBN" advising that our phone connection will be disconnected in 24 hours - presumably unless we give them money. I never listen long enough to hear the full garbage message. This happened about six months ago as well.

This particular scam is well known and listed on the "Scam Watch" sites.

 

[JohnK]

Alpha Legal Pty Ltd - Melbourne | Commercial Law | Debt Collection | Insurance Recovery

Appear to exist but that does not guarantee they are the same people you are dealing with. Perhaps check the telephone number provided is the same (03 9624 8200) and if not give them a call. If they are the same and will not tell you what they want without you revealing your details I suggest you complain about their behaviour by an email to the Law Institute of Victoria.

Look to be the same. I saw the letter on the weekend and it appears to be nothing to do with me but a fishing expedition. I don't want to call them with my details. Interesting to see if there's going to be follow up.