My work colleague told me that his wife had received an email, containing an attachment, and she opened it. They had then spent about $4000, upon ringing the bank they had to close all accounts and get re-issued with cards etc.
Coming home at lunch time my wife informs me about this unusual email from "Norton AntiSpam", she hadn't opened it, but reading it I found it was a order placement. The cost $6062. It also has a zip file attached to it supposably giving purchase details, DO NOT OPEN IT, you loose money!
I have advised the bank and checked our bank details, all OK atm.
Big Gorilla said
06:58 PM Mar 3, 2015
It's a wise move to delete ALL e-mails you receive from people you don't know offering all types of benefits, prizes etc., and NEVER click on any attachments...
Cupie said
08:51 PM Mar 3, 2015
I got one yesterday from an address ending in .ni (Nigeria?). My Kaspersky security system prevented me from opening the attached zip file.
I think that the text referred to an invoice for around 4000AUD.
No action on any bank accounts.
iana said
09:14 PM Mar 3, 2015
Here is the email we received:-
[Norton AntiSpam ] Important Notification B410680196
(A zip file) Payment Information T433464421.zip
Thanks for placing order with us today. Your order is now on process. Amount: 6062 au dollars Purchase information. Order Number:WGH177969609 Purchase Date 12:03 Mar 02,2015
Remember if you get one don't open the attachment!
-- Edited by iana on Wednesday 4th of March 2015 08:07:26 AM
Very happy camper said
11:57 PM Mar 3, 2015
Hi iana
It would be good if you could remove the active link from your message as someone may click on it with dire consequences
dazren said
12:51 AM Mar 4, 2015
WELCOME TO THE FORUM Happycamper, and your first post is a very good and helpful one
Iana !! I agree with Happycamper, would be safer if you did NOT post the ''Live Link" - But your warning is also a beneficial post !
goldcoaster said
05:50 AM Mar 4, 2015
We got the same for 6000aud ,deleted it straight away.
Big Gorilla said
07:39 AM Mar 4, 2015
Sometimes, depending on mood, I respond to scammers. Especially those who offer me hundreds of millions of Dollars. I have a standard response, which I will add below. At times I make a small alteration depending on circumstances. The link is safe for you to click on:
Dear
Yes I heard something was going down in Libya. Sorry to hear about your dad.
Unfortunately I am unable to help you with this transaction as I'm already involved in a couple of multi-million dollar deals with Miss Pamela Bin Laden and Miss Sandra Hussein.
Don't worry I won't mention the fund to the Interpol Officers if they happen to pop round for tea.
Take care in Africa I heard there are a lot of scammers there.
Oma said
03:27 PM Mar 4, 2015
We got the same email 2 days ago Iana.
Phil C said
05:49 PM Mar 4, 2015
I keep getting emails from Westpac asking for my details etc, we haven't had an account with them for years, so that email got the short shirt quick smart.
Cupie said
09:38 AM Mar 5, 2015
I got one yesterday from an address ending in .ni (Nigeria?). My Kaspersky security system prevented me from opening the attached zip file.
I think that the text referred to an invoice for around 4000AUD.
My work colleague told me that his wife had received an email, containing an attachment, and she opened it. They had then spent about $4000, upon ringing the bank they had to close all accounts and get re-issued with cards etc.
Coming home at lunch time my wife informs me about this unusual email from "Norton AntiSpam", she hadn't opened it, but reading it I found it was a order placement. The cost $6062. It also has a zip file attached to it supposably giving purchase details, DO NOT OPEN IT, you loose money!
I have advised the bank and checked our bank details, all OK atm.
It's a wise move to delete ALL e-mails you receive from people you don't know offering all types of benefits, prizes etc., and NEVER click on any attachments...
I got one yesterday from an address ending in .ni (Nigeria?). My Kaspersky security system prevented me from opening the attached zip file.
I think that the text referred to an invoice for around 4000AUD.
No action on any bank accounts.
Here is the email we received:-
[Norton AntiSpam ] Important Notification B410680196
(A zip file) Payment Information T433464421.zip
Thanks for placing order with us today.
Your order is now on process.
Amount: 6062 au dollars
Purchase information.
Order Number:WGH177969609
Purchase Date 12:03 Mar 02,2015
Remember if you get one don't open the attachment!
-- Edited by iana on Wednesday 4th of March 2015 08:07:26 AM
Hi iana
It would be good if you could remove the active link from your message as someone may click on it with dire consequences
Iana !! I agree with Happycamper, would be safer if you did NOT post the ''Live Link" - But your warning is also a beneficial post !
Sometimes, depending on mood, I respond to scammers. Especially those who offer me hundreds of millions of Dollars. I have a standard response, which I will add below. At times I make a small alteration depending on circumstances. The link is safe for you to click on:
Dear
Yes I heard something was going down in Libya. Sorry to hear about your dad.
Unfortunately I am unable to help you with this transaction as I'm already involved in a couple of multi-million dollar deals with Miss Pamela Bin Laden and Miss Sandra Hussein.
Don't worry I won't mention the fund to the Interpol Officers if they happen to pop round for tea.
Would you like to see my website ? http://www.ebolamonkeyman.com/
Take care in Africa I heard there are a lot of scammers there.
I got one yesterday from an address ending in .ni (Nigeria?). My Kaspersky security system prevented me from opening the attached zip file.
I think that the text referred to an invoice for around 4000AUD.
No action on any bank accounts.
THIS IS THE EMAIL THAT I GOT >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Thanks for placing order with our company today! Your order is now on process.
Kindly see the word file attached with this email to see more info about your order.
ORDER DETAILS
Purchase Number: LPY923378830
Order Date: 7.46 Thursday, March 2 2015
Customer Email: grahamcarolc@hotmail.com