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Spam Mail is Getting More Realistic

Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 2:42 am
by Joe Guy
Just a public service announcement...

I copied these two images from an email I received. I could see where people could accidentally click on one of the buttons if they weren't focused or being careful. Most people realize that, especially if a message is from your bank, it will address you by name. In this case, it was easy for me to know it was spam since I don't have any relationship with American Express.


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Re: Spam Mail is Getting More Realistic

Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 2:50 am
by dales
So all my spam has been going to your addy?

Re: Spam Mail is Getting More Realistic

Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 2:59 am
by Scooter
The link will of course take you to a website set up like an Amex online account, where the dupe will enter their user id and password, and then the phisher will go to town.

Re: Spam Mail is Getting More Realistic

Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 6:28 am
by Gob
I can fix your problems Joe, just PM me your date of birth, mother's maiden name, and the name of the first school you attended.

Re: Spam Mail is Getting More Realistic

Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 7:20 am
by Joe Guy
Thanks Gob. I’ll send that and more to you. I know you’re trustworthy because you take pictures of your dogs.

Re: Spam Mail is Getting More Realistic

Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 9:25 am
by Gob
Here's the latest one of me and my dogs, you can trust me!
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Re: Spam Mail is Getting More Realistic

Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 10:12 am
by MajGenl.Meade
Which one is you?

Re: Spam Mail is Getting More Realistic

Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 10:51 am
by Gob
I'm on the left.