Scams like these

[UP4014]

Maybe Aust getting rid of cheques/checks is a good thing, anti scam wise.
No more fake checks from some dodgy African country/countries, for some dodgy work from home schemes.

I think old fashion post and a cheque would reduce scamming.

 

[Forg]

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This one looks extremely legit, I think even the site it pretends to send you to is correct.

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

Cant believe that someone from Antartica is sending fake job emails, if its kosher and number not spoofed.

 

[prozac]

Cant believe that someone from Antartica is sending fake job emails, if its kosher and number not spoofed.

Boredom

 

[MelMel]

This one looks extremely legit, I think even the site it pretends to send you to is correct.

It’s perfect except that every message I’ve had lists who the sender is. I would be interested if a parcel arrives or not

 

[Stewey]

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

"Thank you and have a nice day"...
What the?
I must go and check if the bona fide website says that.
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The bona fide page says, "We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands we live on..."

 

[MARTINE]

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I can advise you of the correct process from ATO and it is not above.

As I was going overseas I paid a range of ATO invoices one month ahead of schedule.

On my return my accountant communicated letter from ATO that I had a refund which was interest paid for early payment.

Even though I am on myGov it does not generate ATO related comms (which if they did would only ask you to log on to your account not click a link).

 

[Hvr]

On my return my accountant communicated letter from ATO that I had a refund which was interest paid for early payment.

I got one of those recently, it was advised through MyGov where I have ATO linked.

 

[MARTINE]

I got one of those recently, it was advised through MyGov where I have ATO linked.

Its nice to actually receive good news from the ATO
I must have mine linked so ATO comms go via accountant

 

[Buzzard]

My spam SMS for the day:

 

[Blackadder]

Now considering I don’t drive.

 

[Forg]

I got an email from a place that sells seeds, which I don’t recall having heard of (but whom I assume I’ve purchased from before).

The next day I ordered some Jerusalem Artichoke tubers from them, as I’ve been considering giving ‘em a try.

A few days later the tracking email was sent with the link to the Oz Post tracking, they seem to be on their way.

Today it occurs to me … that could’ve been a scam, fake website & the harvested my Visa card deets!

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

Re: Blackadder's reply above, can tell that English is not their first language.
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Re: Forg's, wait a few days to see if the seeds do arrive.
If its not too hard, maybe put in for/get a change of card number op put in.
Granted that if you have direct debits taken from that card for many things, it would be a pain to change them all/tell the organizations that direct debits your card of the change in card number.
QTMC now has a very long expiry, so touch wood, so far, its been good to me, but if something were to happen, it would a long time to wait for a card change.
And yes, I know I can call them up (which ever the Mastercard operations center that QTMC uses), I don't think we have to call Heritage Bank, have to go via the QTMC call center.

 

[prozac]

I got an email from a place that sells seeds, which I don’t recall having heard of (but whom I assume I’ve purchased from before).

The next day I ordered some Jerusalem Artichoke tubers from them, as I’ve been considering giving ‘em a try.

A few days later the tracking email was sent with the link to the Oz Post tracking, they seem to be on their way.

Today it occurs to me … that could’ve been a scam, fake website & the harvested my Visa card deets!

For any AFF Sydney-siders, I have a brazilian Jerusalem artichokes available. All stored safely in-ground so fresh for eating or re-planting. I have not been in a position to dig them all up and they store better in-ground anyway. Once you've had JA's you always have JA's.

 

[OATEK]

A variation of a well worn theme:
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Hi!

I regret to inform you about some sad news for you.
Approximately a month or two ago I have succeeded to gain a total access to all your devices utilized for browsing internet.
Moving forward, I have started observing your internet activities on continuous basis.

Go ahead and take a look at the sequence of events provided below for your reference:
Initially I bought an exclusive access from hackers to a long list of email accounts (in today's world, that is really a common thing, which can arranged via internet).
Evidently, it wasn't hard for me to proceed with logging in your email account xx_xx_xx_

Within the same week, I moved on with installing a Trojan virus in Operating Systems for all devices that you use to login to email.
Frankly speaking, it wasn't a challenging task for me at all (since you were kind enough to click some of the links in your inbox emails before).
Yeah, geniuses are among us.

Because of this Trojan I am able to gain access to entire set of controllers in devices (e.g., your video camera, keyboard, microphone and others).
As result, I effortlessly downloaded all data, as well as photos, web browsing history and other types of data to my servers.
Moreover, I have access to all social networks accounts that you regularly use, including emails, including chat history, messengers, contacts list etc.
My unique virus is incessantly refreshing its signatures (due to control by a driver), and hence remains undetected by any type of antiviruses.

Hence, I guess by now you can already see the reason why I always remained undetected until this very letter...

During the process of compilation of all the materials associated with you,
I also noticed that you are a huge supporter and regular user of websites hosting nasty adult content.
Turns out to be, you really love visiting cough websites, as well as watching exciting videos and enduring unforgettable pleasures.
As a matter of fact, I was not able to withstand the temptation, but to record certain nasty solo action with you in main role,
and later produced a few videos exposing your masturbation and coughming scenes.

If until now you don't believe me, all I need is one-two mouse clicks to make all those videos with everyone you know,
including your friends, colleagues, relatives and others.
Moreover, I am able to upload all that video content online for everyone to see.
I sincerely think, you certainly would not wish such incidents to take place, in view of the lustful things demonstrated in your commonly watched videos,
(you absolutely know what I mean by that) it will cause a huge adversity for you.

There is still a solution to this matter, and here is what you need to do:
You make a transaction of 650 USD to my account (an equivalent in bitcoins, which recorded depending on the exchange rate at the date of funds transfer),
hence upon receiving the transfer, I will immediately get rid of all those lustful videos without delay.
After that we can make it look like there was nothing happening beforehand.
Additionally, I can confirm that all the Trojan software is going to be disabled and erased from all devices that you use. You have nothing to worry about,
because I keep my word at all times.

That is indeed a beneficial bargain that comes with a relatively reduced price,
taking into consideration that your profile and traffic were under close monitoring during a long time frame.
If you are still unclear regarding how to buy and perform transactions with bitcoins - everything is available online.

Below is my bitcoin wallet for your further reference: 1C1hPuBvKPUSAQjt3WAxroBqBCGsTYjKiY

All you have is 48 hours and the countdown begins once this email is opened (in other words 2 days).

The following list includes things you should remember and avoid doing:
> There's no point to try replying my email (since this email and return address were created inside your inbox).
> There's no point in calling police or any other types of security services either. Furthermore, don't you dare sharing this info with any of your friends.
If I discover that (taking into consideration my skills, it will be really simple, because I control all your systems and continuously monitor them)
your nasty clip will be shared with public straight away.
> There's no point in looking for me too - it won't result in any success. Transactions with cryptocurrency are completely anonymous and untraceable.
> There's no point in reinstalling your OS on devices or trying to throw them away. That won't solve the issue,
since all clips with you as main character are already uploaded on remote servers.

Things that may be concerning you:
> That funds transfer won't be delivered to me.
Breathe out, I can track down everything right away, so once funds transfer is finished,
I will know for sure, since I interminably track down all activities done by you (my Trojan virus controls all processes remotely, just as TeamViewer).
> That your videos will be distributed, even though you have completed money transfer to my wallet.
Trust me, it is worthless for me to still bother you after money transfer is successful. Moreover, if that was ever part of my plan, I would do make it happen way earlier!

We are going to approach and deal with it in a clear manner.
Bye.

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

Intercontinental...
Again, English is a bit off base.
Improving, yes, good enough, yes...
Think how Onlyf*** make money, solo joys can also make money.
If real that is.
5/10.

 

[wandering_fred]

When I receive those scam emails, I smile.
There is no camera on my desktop.
And my phone is used very carefully when I am wandering
Fred

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

If anyone is daring enough or "dum* enough" to reply to those video "hostage demands" as mentioned above, reply "Only ****".
I don't have one, but it seems quite a lot of things are allowed on there, according to reddit comments.

 

[Blackadder]

Now considering this was to my work phone number, and I don’t have anything to do with anyone in Thailand.