Scams like these

[clifford]

I had an interesting experience yesterday.

Got a text message at 2:30 am with a code from Centrelink (I'm a pensioner). When I got up, later in the morning, I saw it and wondered why someone might be wanting to access my account, and where they might've got my password.

The password is now changed and thank goodness for 2FA. Perhaps this arose from a Centrelink security breach (which they're not telling us about). Otherwise, how would they have got my username (z.....) which is provided by Centrelink.

 

[Major]

EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK (ECN)
CHВLONS-EN-CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE

We hereby officially notify you of this agreement to pay your overdue prize/inheritance fund that you were unable to pay
Complete the process of releasing your transfer PIN code through the digitalized payment system. and you have spent a lot of money and a
You spend a lot of time sending money to different people just to make sure you get your money, and after you set it up and do nothing.

We have decided to pay your money by (ATM VISA card) or by bank transfer. This agreement was initiated/constituted by the European Central Bank.
United Nations and Paris Club due to fraudulent activities in the world.

The European Union has introduced this payment arrangement to enable our contracted, winning prize and inheritance recipient to receive their money without any interference. The ATM VISA Card has been contracted and operated by GOLD CARD WORLD WIDE. The ATM VISA CARD will be credited with an amount of 20.5 million Euros, it is already loaded on the Master Card which will allow you to access your funds at any ATM booth/location worldwide. Remember that the maximum amount applies
8.221.141.88
The daily withdrawal limit is ten thousand EURO ($10,000.00). We have made delivery arrangements with the courier companies listed below and their delivery time is stated below.

DHL=4 hours/150.00 $
FedEx Express=7 hours/$100.00
UPS=9 hours/$125.00
to use to send your ATM VISA card to you. Do not forget to provide your What's App number for faster communication and send your full details to the recipient The courier company will deliver the package to you with a copy of your ID card.

Sincerely,
Christine Lagarde

 

[VPS]

EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK (ECN)
CHВLONS-EN-CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE

We hereby officially notify you of this agreement to pay your overdue prize/inheritance fund that you were unable to pay
Complete the process of releasing your transfer PIN code through the digitalized payment system. and you have spent a lot of money and a
You spend a lot of time sending money to different people just to make sure you get your money, and after you set it up and do nothing.

We have decided to pay your money by (ATM VISA card) or by bank transfer. This agreement was initiated/constituted by the European Central Bank.
United Nations and Paris Club due to fraudulent activities in the world.

The European Union has introduced this payment arrangement to enable our contracted, winning prize and inheritance recipient to receive their money without any interference. The ATM VISA Card has been contracted and operated by GOLD CARD WORLD WIDE. The ATM VISA CARD will be credited with an amount of 20.5 million Euros, it is already loaded on the Master Card which will allow you to access your funds at any ATM booth/location worldwide. Remember that the maximum amount applies
8.221.141.88
The daily withdrawal limit is ten thousand EURO ($10,000.00). We have made delivery arrangements with the courier companies listed below and their delivery time is stated below.

DHL=4 hours/150.00 $
FedEx Express=7 hours/$100.00
UPS=9 hours/$125.00
to use to send your ATM VISA card to you. Do not forget to provide your What's App number for faster communication and send your full details to the recipient The courier company will deliver the package to you with a copy of your ID card.

Sincerely,
Christine Lagarde

Good old Christine - you think she'd have enough to do

 

[wandering_fred]

NRMA after having seen somewhere in Canada now is finding Spain suitable for wandering
Fred

 

[VPS]

Not that alluring Fred

 

[prozac]

Not that alluring Fred

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Poor Fred cannot afford to buy a $10 domain for his international enterprise.

 

[wandering_fred]

Poor Fred cannot afford to buy a $10 domain for his international enterprise.

Besides the cost of an ABN/Business Name, the domain cost for a ".AU" is a lot more than $10/year
And that is without any wandering
Fred

 

[prozac]

Besides the cost of an ABN/Business Name, the domain cost for a ".AU" is a lot more than $10/year
And that is without any wandering
Fred

My domains cost me around this much.

 

[prozac]

Warning message from my bank today which I'll share for general knowledge.
Stay safe everyone.

Be alert to scammers impersonating Westpac​

Hi Prozac,

Scammers have been actively posing as Westpac staff, claiming to be from different areas of the bank e.g. Fraud Teams, Security Team or Payment Teams etc.
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‎The conversation might begin with a call you receive or one you make using a number from an email or SMS. This number won't be listed on our website. You may also get an SMS saying we're about to call you.
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‎It's important to keep in mind that well-known organisations, including your phone or internet provider, tech companies, law enforcement, and government agencies, can be impersonated. If you receive a request via email, SMS, phone call, or even a pop-up message on your computer screen, take a moment to pause and consult with someone you trust before acting. Also, remember that anyone who asks you to lie to the bank about the purpose of a transaction could be a scammer.
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‎How to spot you've been targeted by a scam caller
‎You may be asked to share sensitive banking details and give access to your device. Scammers might claim they need to protect your money, that your accounts are hacked, or that your internet is compromised. Once they have access to your bank account, either through remote software or your sign in details, they'll try to make payments to accounts they control.
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‎WE WILL NEVER ASK YOU to complete any of the following actions.

• Share your password for Online Banking

• Read us an Online Banking Security Code, normally sent via SMS, displayed on a token or sent through the app, always take a minute to read the purpose of your code - regardless of what anyone tells you

• Ask you to install software that allows us to connect to your device (e.g. Anydesk/Team Viewer)

If you receive a call like this, please hang up and call us on a number found on our website, like 132 032, so we can confirm your recent banking activity, including any payments.
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‎For more information on how to stay safe online, please visit westpac.com.au/security

 

[Brissy1]

...always take a minute to read the purpose of your code - regardless of what anyone tells you

This.

An acquaintance was scammed big time with "I'm sending you a code now for verification please read it back to me ".
Unfortunately many are desensitized by all the superfluous words/waivers in emails and texts. Even that (excellent) Westpac warning itself, too many words for some people who expect it to contain a lot of guff.

 

[SYD]

This.

An acquaintance was scammed big time with "I'm sending you a code now for verification please read it back to me ".
Unfortunately many are desensitized by all the superfluous words/waivers in emails and texts. Even that (excellent) Westpac warning itself, too many words for some people who expect it to contain a lot of guff.

Unfortunately, AMEX used to send you a code while talking to them and ask you to read it back. Not sure they still do?

But ABSOLUTELY always read the text and if it says “Do not share”, hang up immediately!