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Leif 17-08-06 15:00

It is without doubt a fake. They are getting more sophisticated. The latest I have had is an email purporting to be a returned email due to addressee unknown. The aim is to get me to open the attachment, and hence allow a virus onto my PC. I wish I could get my hands on these criminals. (Well, a big stick.)

Leif

Saphire 17-08-06 16:35

I feel sorry for those people who think it is genuine. I was nearly caught out as the figure they referred to was very close to something I bought on-line last week. I went and checked the receipt to see if they used worldpay they didn't so went onto worldpays site and read the about the scam emails. I was lucky but there are those people who get caught out. Its so maddening that there is nothing that can be done to stop it.

robski 17-08-06 16:56

Scamming is a growth industry - No real jobs to be had that makes money.

Gidders 17-08-06 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saphire
it passed through my email virus checker

Thats a bit worrying Christine :eek: - what email scanner do you use?

arwilson80 19-08-06 22:34

If in doubt do not open any e-mails , and delete them immediately.


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