Scams like these

[OZDUCK]

I would love to know who thinks up the scenarios in these type of scams - surely an imaginative mind is being wasted.

 

[prozac]

I would love to know who thinks up the scenarios in these type of scams - surely an imaginative mind is being wasted.

The next Quentin Tarantino perhaps?
Maybe more Coen brothers...

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

Got my first Fedex Express scam.
(We sent you a message... )
Am on Android phone so cant hover over real sender.
Deleted asap.

 

[leadman]

The are getting better and scarier. My father late 70's thought this was a proper request; (note the government logo was also on the email but I dropped it off.)

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The Department of Human Services issending you this message to inform you of your qualification for subsidybenefit.

In order to affirm your eligibility, simply reply to this secure message with the following details aslisted below & you will be notified shortly.

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Given name (first only):
Family name/Surname:
Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy):
Tax File Number:
Complete Address (Street number & name/Suburb/State/Postcode):
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Enter at least 2 of the information listed below correctly
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1. Dividends statement (one from the last 2 years) Enter theinvestment reference number from
your dividend statement (no spaces or '/' symbols, e.g. X0011223344) :

2. Notice of assessment (one from the last 5 years) Enter the date of issuefrom your notice of assessment (DD/MM/YYYY):
& Enter the sequence or our reference number from yournotice of assessment (no spaces) :

3. PAYG summary (one from the last 2 years) Enter the gross amount (nospaces or "$" "." symbols, e.g. 2400):

4. Superannuation account details (one from the last 5 years) Enter thesuper fund ABN (numbers only):
& Enter the member account number (no spaces):

5. Centrelink payment summary (one from the last 2 years) Enter the taxableincome amount from your Centrelink payment summary (no spaces or"$" "." symbols, e.g. 2400):

6. Enter either a bank account your income tax refund was paidinto for the last financial year, or an interest bearing investment accountfrom the last 2 years.
Enter BSB:
Enter Account Number:


©2016Commonwealth of Australia | Department of Human Services ABN 90 794 605 008
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[prozac]

I am searching the world for crude oil suppliers. I reckon about 9 out of 10 I find are scams, some with very fancy, convincing websites. The sums involved are so great it is worth the investment in IT for them.

 

[get me outta here]

My GP mate's receptionist opened an scam electricity account email and have the surgery has been held to ransom. They apparently got everything reloaded at the computer fix it shop, but are still obliged to pay the ransom money. The fix it shop has advised them not to pay. They can access some px info and there's is still the fax machine for recent results. Just out of interest what's the advice on paying the ransom? The GP has also been told that the ransom guys do 'honour' giving back the info once the ransom is paid.

 

[Moindardt]

Paying the ransom, whilst stupid, is the only option many companies have. There is only an option of that or rolling back the machine to prior to the infection. There is also no guarantee of not siphoning data off, leaving back doors or targeting them for future infections.

We have spent a small fortune mitigating the risks for our clients as the ransom payments and the associated risks are not worth it. If the site has confidential data, paying the ransom is a breach of some many different things it's not funny.

 

[whatmeworry]

My GP mate's receptionist opened an scam electricity account email and have the surgery has been held to ransom. They apparently got everything reloaded at the computer fix it shop, but are still obliged to pay the ransom money. The fix it shop has advised them not to pay. They can access some px info and there's is still the fax machine for recent results. Just out of interest what's the advice on paying the ransom? The GP has also been told that the ransom guys do 'honour' giving back the info once the ransom is paid.

Don't pay it. They will keep lowering their demands. Even then don't pay.

 

[Moindardt]

Don't pay it. They will keep lowering their demands. Even then don't pay.

I am amazed at the naivety of this comment. I think it is a pretty safe assumption you have never worked for a private business before. Hmm. A medical center or accountants that can't access their records or a manufacturer who cant look up their stock or invoice. Time is money and it's the owners money. A lot easier when you can waste someone else's money and have the beauty of misguided principles, but that's not how the real world works. I may not agree with it and think they should have had better options but many times paying the ransom is the lesser of two evils.

 

[OZDUCK]

[TABLE="width: 700, align: center"][TR][TD][TABLE="width: 100%, align: center"][TR][TD][TABLE="width: 600, align: center"][TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Thank you ATO, I will immediately click on the link and give you all my details - not.
There was also a very squashed Aust. Govt letterhead on thee-mail

It was, however, good to see that the e-mail was scanned for viruses by the - Government Secure Intranet virus scanning service

[/TD][/TR][TR][TD][h=3]* The Australian Taxation Office is the AU's centralised registration service for Australian e-Government services.
Reference : 120PT0080424.RFD00010011[/h]Pending Tax Repayment
We are sending this email to announce that after the last annual calculation of your fiscal activity we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax return of $230 AUD. Requests for tax refunds are time limited and it is vital you complete your claim as soon as possible.
xx_xx_xx_X
Refundable Ammount : $230 AUD
Delivery Method : Electronically by Card
You should wait 4 weeks after making an online claim and 6 weeks after making a postal claim before contacting Australian Taxation Office about the payment.[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]/TempState/msohtmlclipclip_image001.png[/IMG]
[h=3]* Please do not reply, this email box is not monitored.[/h][h=3]* The original of this email was scanned for viruses by the Government Secure Intranet virus scanning service supplied by Vodafone in partnership with Symantec. (CCTM Certificate Number 2009/09/0052.)[/h][/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][/TABLE][
[TABLE="width: 700"][TR][TD]Crown Copyright | Australian Taxation Office| Working for all Australians[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][/TABLE]

 

[Jacques Vert]

[TABLE="width: 700, align: center"][TR][TD][TABLE="width: 100%, align: center"][TR][TD][TABLE="width: 600, align: center"][TR][TD]
[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Thank you ATO, I will immediately click on the link and give you all my details - not.
There was also a very squashed Aust. Govt letterhead on thee-mail

It was, however, good to see that the e-mail was scanned for viruses by the - Government Secure Intranet virus scanning service[/TD][/TR][TR][TD][h=3]* The Australian Taxation Office is the AU's centralised registration service for Australian e-Government services.
Reference : 120PT0080424.RFD00010011[/h]Pending Tax Repayment
We are sending this email to announce that after the last annual calculation of your fiscal activity we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax return of $230 AUD. Requests for tax refunds are time limited and it is vital you complete your claim as soon as possible.
xx_xx_xx_X
Refundable Ammount : $230 AUD
Delivery Method : Electronically by Card
You should wait 4 weeks after making an online claim and 6 weeks after making a postal claim before contacting Australian Taxation Office about the payment.[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]/TempState/msohtmlclipclip_image001.png[/IMG]
[h=3]* Please do not reply, this email box is not monitored.[/h][h=3]* The original of this email was scanned for viruses by the Government Secure Intranet virus scanning service supplied by Vodafone in partnership with Symantec. (CCTM Certificate Number 2009/09/0052.)[/h][/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][/TABLE][
[TABLE="width: 700"][TR][TD]Crown Copyright | Australian Taxation Office| Working for all Australians[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][/TABLE]

Strange: I also have a refund coming.

Same amount; same reference number...


Reference: 120PT0080424.RFD00010011

 

[OZDUCK]

Strange: I also have a refund coming.

Same amount; same reference number...


Reference: 120PT0080424.RFD00010011

That's my money I am rushing to put in my refund claim before you!

 

[Jacques Vert]

That's my money I am rushing to put in my refund claim before you!

Why don't you give me your details and I will put in the claim for both of us.

 

[OZDUCK]

Have you Nigerian acquaintances?

 

[Cossie]

I'm sure this will get a few people....

 

[whatmeworry]

I am amazed at the naivety of this comment. I think it is a pretty safe assumption you have never worked for a private business before. Hmm. A medical center or accountants that can't access their records or a manufacturer who cant look up their stock or invoice. Time is money and it's the owners money. A lot easier when you can waste someone else's money and have the beauty of misguided principles, but that's not how the real world works. I may not agree with it and think they should have had better options but many times paying the ransom is the lesser of two evils.

If they haven't backed up their files daily it is their own fault.

 

[burmans]

If they haven't backed up their files daily it is their own fault.

Always great to see at this time of year those who demonstrate such empathy for their fellow man.

 

[wandering_fred]

If they haven't backed up their files daily it is their own fault.

As a profit oriented business, they should be aware of "good" business practice.

Now off to back up my emails and tax files....

Without wandering

Fred

 

[JohnK]

Who is accessing my emails? And how?

The latest scam email

Dan Murphy's surprise for John.

Cheers

Drink with us using this $2000 Dan Murphy's Gift card that you can win today

....

 

[wandering_fred]

Another start to the day - A call from "Telstra's technical department"

And a spike in spam email


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Enough wandering

Fred