Thread: scammers , new trick beware

Originally Posted by Grimace

luckily I don't get scams as I paid hotmail $99US for lifetime security!

hmmm!

The trick on most of these this is NEVER click on a link in an email.
Type the original URL into the browser or use your saved bookmarks.

I recently got a quite legitimate looking email from Telstra to say my payment of my last bill has had a problem from the bank.
They asked me to log onto a site to correct the problem, but I always very carefully check the address while it is in my Mailwasher before I download the full email. It was nearly a telstra address but had some other additions to it.
I simply just washed it. They are getting smarter.

Yep, Stuff comes all the time like that. I have been getting a very legit looking paypal 1 all exactly like a paypal receipt or purchase confirmation, 'cept for the fact they use "Paypal customer" in place of my paypal username! Very cunning The giveaway with most scams is the inclusion of a link you must click. Be afraid...Be very afraid!!

Cheers Scott

I just recieved this one.

Dear_BigPond User,
i
Telstra BigPond is sending you this e-mail to inform you that our service to you could be suspended. This might be due to either of the following reasons:

1. You have changed your billing address.
2. You have Submitted incorrect information during bill payment process.
3. Your credit/debit card has expired.
4. You didnt update your bigpond profile.

According to above, and to ensure that your service is not interrupted, we request you to confirm and update your billing information nowi
BY CLICKING HERE


I have nothing to do with Big Pond, Telstra or Telecom. I won't be clicking it.
_
Telstra,Billing Department
Thanks for your co-operation.

_
_Accounts Management As outlined in our User Agreement
Telstra will periodically send you information about site changes and enhancements.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

I just recieved this one.

Dear_BigPond User,
i
Telstra BigPond is sending you this e-mail to inform you that our service to you could be suspended. This might be due to either of the following reasons:

1. You have changed your billing address.
2. You have Submitted incorrect information during bill payment process.
3. Your credit/debit card has expired.
4. You didnt update your bigpond profile.

According to above, and to ensure that your service is not interrupted, we request you to confirm and update your billing information nowi
BY CLICKING HERE



_
Telstra,Billing Department
Thanks for your co-operation.

_
_Accounts Management As outlined in our User Agreement
Telstra will periodically send you information about site changes and enhancements.

I have nothing to do with Big Pond, Telstra or Telecom. I won't be clicking it.

Just had someone trying to scam me. offered to buy all my land rovers advertised on gumtree. I could not be bothered getting into the details. One thing I did find useful but would not work every single time but certainly did this time is reverse phone look up as he initially messaged me his email address so I would reply. here is the link for anyone who is interested
http://www.reverseaustralia.com/
is also helpful to look after landline numbers especially for unknown missed calls

Originally Posted by Landy Smurf

Just had someone trying to scam me. offered to buy all my land rovers advertised on gumtree. I could not be bothered getting into the details. One thing I did find useful but would not work every single time but certainly did this time is reverse phone look up as he initially messaged me his email address so I would reply. here is the link for anyone who is interested
http://www.reverseaustralia.com/lookup
is also helpful to look after landline numbers especially for unknown missed calls

your link comes up 404 NOT KNOWN