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Bobbieo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-03-09 01:31 AM
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What kind of BS scam is this complete with threats and bad English?
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Sinistrous Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-03-09 01:40 AM
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1. A really bad attempt at phishing.
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BuyingThyme Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-03-09 01:42 AM
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2. Looks legit to me.
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Liberal_in_LA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-03-09 01:44 AM
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3. lol. The grammar reminds me of that "all your bases belong to us" translation
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JanusAscending Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-03-09 01:47 AM
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4. You can't really be serious?
If you are, can I interest you in a bridge in NYC??? It's DEFINATELY phishing. Either report it, or ignore it. Don't respond to them.
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BuyingThyme Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-03-09 01:49 AM
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5. And risk being permanately deleted from their database?
Not worth it. Just send the information.
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Liberal_in_LA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-03-09 01:51 AM
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6. lol
:rofl:
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Dr.Phool Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-03-09 01:58 AM
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7. And don't forget to send your SS# and bank account info.
Just so we know where to send your refund!
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WillParkinson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-03-09 01:59 AM
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8. Contact your provider and send them the link
They love getting information like that.
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rpannier Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-03-09 02:24 AM
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9. I did'nt saw nuthing wrang wit it. nt
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