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iana


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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.



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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...



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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.



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iana


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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

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Very happy camper


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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

 



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smile WELCOME TO THE FORUM Happycamper, and your first post is a very good and helpful one smile

Iana !! I agree with Happycamper,  would be safer if you did NOT post the ''Live Link" - But your warning is also a beneficial post ! smile



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We got the same for 6000aud ,deleted it straight away.

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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.



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Oma


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We got the same email 2 days ago Iana.

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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.

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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 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

 

 
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 9:30 AM
Subject: Order Details F329622790
 

 

 
 
 
 
 

Thanks for placing order with our company today! Your order is now on process.

 

Amount: 4352 AU Dollars



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

 



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