Scams like these

[ferntree]

At least the email version you can flag as Phishing or Junk etc.

Is there a way to forward a cough txt somewhere? Got this one…

Fo

Post automatically merged: Feb 17, 2023

Not as far as I know, but (if probably know this already then sorry!) you can get a Spam Blocker app on Adroid sydtems, I-phone probably has similar.

 

[Buzzard]

No you didn't....

 

[JohnK]

2 emails this morning that were not detected as spam asking me to confirm what I'd just purchased and no other details.

Are we really that stupid?

 

[SYD]

Reporting them leads nowhere, really.
Just have do a block and delete (mission) every time.

I do that anyway,…. But blocking actually doesn’t do much for spoofing txt message.

Blocking does work for pesky and persistent callers from the same number…

 

[Buzzard]

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

Lucky you Buzz !!

 

[RooFlyer]

Somewhat convincing email from 'myGov' but ridiculous email behind the spoofed from name and also sent to my throwaway email address





( Thanks @Ade )

 

[MARTINE]

Somewhat convincing email from 'myGov' but ridiculous email behind the spoofed from name and also sent to my throwaway email address



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( Thanks @Ade )

That dainty little icon is the giveaway (belongs on a packet of toilet paper)

 

[Cossie]

Lucky you Buzz !!

Agreed, if he needs help spending any of it, I’m available!

 

[p--and--t]

PAYMENT ONLINE ACCOUNT VALUED US$10,500,000.00,


ATTN:Beneficiary,



ONLINE ACCOUNT VALUED US$10,500,000.00,


Regarding the order from the United State Government and The United Nation Organizations, I must use this opportunity's to inform you that all arrangement in respect of your transfer has been concluded and an online account will be setup in your name at the Bank Of America Escrow Unit account with the valued of $10,500,000.00, which is our paying corresponding bank, so you can use the bellow information to access your account and make the transfer to your local bank account without any delay on your telephone.


NOTE: AN ACCOUNT WITH THE VALUE OF $10,500,000.00 US DOLLAR HAS BEEN OPEN FOR YOU, SO YOU CAN TRANSFER FROM THIS ACCOUNT TO ANY OF YOUR PERSONAL ACCOUNT INFORMATION ON YOUR TELEPHONE, Base on your Online Transfer please for any more information on this transfer I will advise you contact our 24 hrs. online agent Sir KENNETH BROWN Email: [email protected] for any assistance or Advice on how to complete your transfer valued $10,500,000.00.


NOTICE: This Online account is not a checking account is personally approved and authorized to help you have your fund stated above transferred to any of your nominated bank account in the world without any delay via your Telephone SYSTEM. you are required to send the below details for you Online account/ Access account.


Receiver full name:
Address:
Country:
Phone number:
Bank Name:
Account No:
Routing NO:
Swift Code:
Bank Address:


Yours faithfully,


KENNETH BROWN
(Official appointee for the payment)
EMAIL: [email protected]

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

Facebook now wants a fee, to be verified.
Provide them with govt id's.
Meta Zuckerberg's idea.
Wonder how long before scammers pick up on this.

 

[drron]

Today I am told my new Samsung S23 has been shipped.
A bit of a fight over me with both Ukranian and Russian ladies wanting me. Decisions,decisions.

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

Though very unlikely, what happens if that S21 does arrive?
Meaning someone somewhere would probably have bought it with a stolen card/card details and sent you the product.
So down the track, the card owner would complain about the transaction, and you get the troubles.

 

[JohnK]

Why would the security department of Visa want to call me regarding 2 fraudulent transactions of $300 on Ebay and another for $1300.

The quality of the line was awful with an echo. Could tell it was a scam as soon as connected. The person tried 3 times to start conversation without success and then hung up.

 

[prozac]

This beauty came today. I say beauty b/c the wording is bound to prompt some mugs to respond via the link.

myGov: On 22/02/2023 02:39:52 AM AEST, your profile was suspended due to suspicious activities. Go to https://my-gov-x-security.xx_x to resolve immediately.

Link has been disabled (xx_x's as unlink did work)

 

[Cossie]

As if, deleted phone number and other info. reported to paypal and mcaffe, doubt it will help. It also came as an attachment..

Got a reply from pp.

Dear xx_x xx_xx_

Thanks for your submission.

We're continuously working to counteract fraud, including phishing
emails, websites, and text messages. We work with law enforcement around
the world to stop online criminals.

If you disclosed any financial or personal data, or entered your details
on a suspicious website:

- Change your PayPal password immediately.
- Contact your bank and let them know what happened.
- Review your recent PayPal payments. Report any unauthorized payments
in the Resolution Center.

Thanks,
PayPal Security

 

[TheRealTMA]

As if, deleted phone number and other info. reported to paypal and mcaffe, doubt it will help. It also came as an attachment..

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No point is doing anything abiut these emails unless there is actually a charge on your real CC. Plus, who in their rignt mind would use McAfee anyway!

 

[VPS]

I'm rich

Good day,

I am Ambassador Lazarous Kapambwe sixty-seventh President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, and I work hand to hand with the Federal Treasury Department, International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Further details about me can be found on the official United Nations website or via the link below;

https://www.un.org/en/ecosoc/president/Kapambwe_2011.shtmxx_xx

We discovered that you have an unclaimed compensation payment of Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars (US$8,500,000) that was supposed to be remitted to you, maybe due to some unforeseen circumstance that allow you to finish your transactions home or abroad, so I took it upon myself to get in touch with you before it will be forfeited as you still have the chance to claim your funds. Get back to me for more details on how to claim your payment before it is marked unclaimed.

Your new transaction number's is UNC/01/034/561/56US, transfer allocation no. CBWB45201, File number UNO/CPL/IGOV9950 and Your payment Ref number UN/TBF01/042SW/GVT/2021UA. I need your full name, current Phone number, Home address and a copy of your valid Id card, so that we can commence the process of approving the funds to your name for possible transfer within 48 hours. Call or text +1 (901) 456 7333.

Yours sincerely,
Ambassador Lazarous Kapambwe (UN)
Tel +1 (901) 456 7333
Email address [email protected]_

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

And of course, the person with the name as in VPS's reply, does exist!
In real life!

 

[Obi-run Kenobi]

Just received this email, purportedly from Qantas offering a free gift card.



It's obviously a scam when you view the sender's email address. A fairly convincing fake, though.