Scams like these

[get me outta here]

How does one do a reverse image search, for research purposes (only)?

Always do a reverse image search ..... .

 

[k_sheep]

TinEye Reverse Image Search is my preferred. Good for finding higher resolution images of things you like too

 

[whatmeworry]

How does one do a reverse image search, for research purposes (only)?

Google Image is probably better then TinEye now. Here you paste a url of the image or upload an image.
https://www.google.com.au/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi

 

[Archphoto]

I get a *huge* variety of spam (thankfully my spam filter is awesome!!!), but lately, so many ladies are wanting to meet me?? :shock:
Olga, Katerina, Yelena - I'm wondering how they know I'm such a "nice guy". (Guess they heard about all the little blue pills from last month that were offered to me. :mrgreen

Also had Sgt John Adams of the USMC offer me a few million 3 times in the past week and my PA has to appear in District Court; funny we don't have a "District Court" here in BKK. . . . . .

My Gmail account is superb for detecting this c***, Optusnet is the absolute worst - I don't use it at all these days except for emergencies and it garners the most spam (currently 391 spam messages and counting since June 1st).

 

[24601]

I have noticed a real trend in SCAM emails, and that is the use of a very long narrative:

A trend I've noticed is a decline in quality. Sure, there are occasional good-looking ones from "Paypal", but here are three recent ones. Is it work experience week at the scammers' office or something?

#1.

Trust the alert finds You well.
Please kindly note thatin accordance with prescripts of government bodies Your company has to obtain a license so as to conduct further business.
Kindly confirm mentioned rulings attached below.
For Your convenience our firm have outlined most significant moments.
Pamela Lewis
Senior Manager

#2

Hello!
I have found your CV on seek.com.au website and consider you like a
future employee. Your pay is $3,200 per month + bonuses.
Responsibilities:
- AU patrials only with clear background report;
- virtuous organizational, negotiating, analytical skills;
- 5 years of aggregate operational backgroung (not onlyin Purchasing);
- Internet and PC access;
- PC user skills, email;
- you may mix this working with other activity.
Whether you are interested in this position please give a email back.


#3


Good day! Please be informed that effective from Monday is altered the currency exchange rate (USD-EUR).
The new rate becomes considerably higher, taking into account the existing rate of 0.889. For Your review
is enclosed the document that contains all the details and the proposed behaviour of mentioned
currencies for upcoming month. Please mind that document details are confidential and directed
for Your consideration only. If You have any questions feel free to contact
me by phone: 376-34-25. Best regards, Peter Jacobs Associate

 

[Archphoto]

. . . . . Is it work experience week at the scammers' office or something?

Hehehe, they are indeed getting worse, which could be a good thing - easier to spot. :mrgreen:

 

[QF WP]

Hot into my email:

Mon 6/07/2015 9:33 AM

Re: Regarding your ticket


Hey There,

It seems you still havn't used your free ticket. Im not sure why, but it does seem pretty strange..
Are you giving up the opportunity to take part in the biggest event of the year?

Click to recieve your ticket <dodgy link to even dodgier website>

We're giving this little gift to a selected list of customers. It's valid for one day only so don't miss out <dodgy link to even dodgier website>

Warmest Regards,
Dave

Pity about their spelling or the fact that I don't know Dave..and I don't respond to people who say "Hey There"

 

[Boca68]

A trend I've noticed is a decline in quality. Sure, there are occasional good-looking ones from "Paypal", but here are three recent ones. Is it work experience week at the scammers' office or something?

- virtuous organizational, negotiating, analytical skills;

Aaaah, see. I'd be no good for that job! Nothing virtuous about my organizational skills. Generally tend to cough* things up most of the time...

 

[clazman]

Received two today, one from Barclays Bank requesting account detail updates and the second from federal police about a speeding fine

Federal police email contained the crypto virus

 

[QF WP]

[FONT=&amp]In 2014, the ATO received over 45,000 reports about email and phishing scams. The ATO has published information about protecting your information online andprotecting your identity. If you spot an email scam – especially if the scammer claims to represent the ATO – you can forward the email to [email protected] or call 1800 060 062 during business hours to discuss.[/FONT]

 

[wandering_fred]

Google has job offers - Note: received morning of 07 July

[TABLE="align: center"]
[TR]
[TD] Stay-At-Home Job Opportunities With Google[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]If you are a person who thrives in a non-structured and unsupervised environment, Google have (3) work-from-home opportunities.[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]2015 Annual Salary: $90-thousand[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
You Must Respond By Thursday - July 06 If Interested

Set your own hours, no dress code, no supervision - enjoy a full paycheck from your career​

Note all links in the remainder of the email go to aalovibos dot com - reported to [email protected]

Happy wandering

Fred

 

[JohnK]

I today know if the person who contacted me is real but I have asked "her" a few questions. 99.99% sure it's a scam. Will try to catch the scammers out and get their account shut down.

How do you guys get so much spam? More active on social media?

 

[robd]

How do you guys get so much spam? More active on social media?

In my experience, as the Mailguard keeper for our business, the more websites you "clicky, clicky" on, the more spam you will get, particularly when you don't delete the cache and cookies on a regular basis.

There is a definite relationship to how productive you are, and how much spam you get.

 

[clazman]

My spam received on personal email was scanned by ironport

Work email through messagelabs and no spam

 

[RAM]

In my experience, as the Mailguard keeper for our business, the more websites you "clicky, clicky" on, the more spam you will get, particularly when you don't delete the cache and cookies on a regular basis.

There is a definite relationship to how productive you are, and how much spam you get.

...and how you have set your security to allow cookie creation and site tracking.

 

[JohnK]

In my experience, as the Mailguard keeper for our business, the more websites you "clicky, clicky" on, the more spam you will get, particularly when you don't delete the cache and cookies on a regular basis.

There is a definite relationship to how productive you are, and how much spam you get.

But surely you would need to be signed in to social media with email address known and clicking on various websites?

If I don't provide my email address to anyone while I am surfing how will they get my email address? My internet settings are medium-high and I would have the internet settings even higher not to allow cookies etc if it wasn't compulsory for websites such as Qantas.

 

[SeatBackForward]

But surely you would need to be signed in to social media with email address known and clicking on various websites?

If I don't provide my email address to anyone while I am surfing how will they get my email address? My internet settings are medium-high and I would have the internet settings even higher not to allow cookies etc if it wasn't compulsory for websites such as Qantas.

The medium-high reference means you use Internet Explorer?

 

[whatmeworry]

How do you guys get so much spam? More active on social media?

It was via a dating website. Worked out the scammer was probably from South Africa. Got their account deleted.

 

[robd]

...and how you have set your security to allow cookie creation and site tracking.

I have no idea - I didn't say I was an expert I just get the Mailguard reports and see who's getting the bulk of spam. Very interesting "Subject" header lines - makes me wonder...

 

[clazman]

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