Every week I see one or two new phishing schemes. Most are obvious and occasionally are even humorous.
A new one surfaced yesterday that could be dangerous. Watch out.
Similar to the invoice you might get in the mail for something you didn't order or use, this email comes as a request to verify a charge that you didn't make. Of course you want to dispute the charge, so you are susceptible to falling for their scam and opening their link.
They don't stop at one and they vary the amount and the company each time.
Just ignore them and delete them. Stay safe and protect your data and moeny.
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Thank you for this update. We need to keep watch always.
I've seen this come through here in our area. I swear, if the people who worked so hard to be dishonest were actually honest, we might have a whole lot more competition!
Steve, this is a new one one me too. Thanks for the update.
Steve - Thanks for the warning. I haven't yet seen this one, but I'll be on the alert.
This is also new to me. It seem like there is much effort put into trying to defraud the public. Thank you for the warning
Phishers, scam artists, thieves. I wish there was some way to round them all up. It seems that the most vulnerable folks won't be reading this warning, and they do get taken, and sometimes their lives are made a living H*** for a long time to come. On the one of my most despised things lists.....
Steve You would think crooks would eventually run out of scams - probably too much to hope for :)
Kenneth,
Yes, we have to be ever vigilant. :)
Steve
Bob,
You're right. You have to admire their enterprise - now if could just be channeled productively. :)
Steve
Michael,
It's a slick one. Be careful. :)
Steve
John,
Keep an eye out for it. Maybe you won't see it, but be ready. :)
Steve
Mark,
There is so much ill-directed email activity. Pity. :)
Steve
Dedra,
Your list sounds like an old Cher song. Agreed. :)
Steve
Karen,
As long as people are willing to gamble or accept a false premise, these people will stay in business. :)
Steve