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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Falcons Talon, Dec 8, 2004.

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  1. Falcons Talon

    Falcons Talon Member

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    I recieved this in my email. It looked suspicious so I sent it to ebay. It is a phishing email, looking to get your user name and password.

    This is the response I got from ebay...

     
    #1 Falcons Talon, Dec 8, 2004
  2. Fatty FatBastard

    Fatty FatBastard Member

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    They've had these out for a while now. Never pass information to anyone over the net... period.

    I'm assuming this is your first one? It won't be your last.:(
     
    #2 Fatty FatBastard, Dec 8, 2004
  3. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

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    Easy way to avoid phish scams like this is to not click a link within an email to get to a site - especially one asking you to update your password or personal info. Go to the website itself using your browser. Phishing scams have been around for a while and they're successful because they prey on people that just don't know any better.
     
    #3 Dr of Dunk, Dec 8, 2004
  4. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

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    Excuse my ignorance (you're all used to it), but why is it called Phishing?
     
    #4 Rocketman95, Dec 8, 2004
  5. m_cable

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    Because a certain Vermont rock group is notorious for stealing people's financial information. Either that or every single computer term has to be spelled in a c0ol way.
     
    #5 m_cable, Dec 8, 2004
  6. Fatty FatBastard

    Fatty FatBastard Member

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    Damn, you beat me to it.:D
     
    #6 Fatty FatBastard, Dec 8, 2004
  7. RocketMan Tex

    RocketMan Tex Member

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    That's it. I'm filling out the patent papers this afternoon for....

    HARRD DRYVE CRAYUSH

    :D
     
    #7 RocketMan Tex, Dec 8, 2004
  8. wiws316

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    phish???
    [​IMG] :eek:
     
    #8 wiws316, Dec 8, 2004
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