[Finance] ******** The Scam Thread *********

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

BBC1 Scam Interceptors, on right now.

Filmed in real time, they’ve recorded telephone scammers trying to wipe out an old and ill victim. Painful viewing. The BBC team are attempting to tell the victim in time.

I think that is an older series they are repeating. The latest one now has ground interceptors who get help,people in the middle of a scam.

I think it is usually a daytime programme but I would recommend anyone with elderly parents to get them to watch this as it shows how they can get caught out.

 

[Weststander]

I think that is an older series they are repeating. The latest one now has ground interceptors who get help,people in the middle of a scam.

I think it is usually a daytime programme but I would recommend anyone with elderly parents to get them to watch this as it shows how they can get caught out.

I never saw the daytime showings. A hard watch, just by voices alone you could hear some extremely vulnerable, old and confused prey.

 

[clapham_gull]

Very rare I get something via text.

Had a job agency "interactively" texting me to give them details last week and they even gave me their name.

Rang the agency up and they had no employee under that name.

 

[Weststander]

Very rare I get something via text.

Had a job agency "interactively" texting me to give them details last week and they even gave me their name.

Rang the agency up and they had no employee under that name.

@Commander isn’t his real name.

 

[Weststander]

Received an email that had copied the DPD logo. Utter bullsh1t.

DPD Dear Customer,​ We unable to deliver your parcel GB39472642720 because you need to pay fee of 1.27 GBP to process your parcel delivery. When your parcel will be delivered ?​ Your parcel will be delivered in the next business day after payment. if you don't pay the fee your parcel will be returned to the sender. DPD Customer Service​

Pay now​

 

[raymondo]

Received an email that had copied the DPD logo. Utter bullsh1t.

​

​ DPD ​ Dear Customer,​ We unable to deliver your parcel GB39472642720 because you need to pay fee of 1.27 GBP to process your parcel delivery. When your parcel will be delivered ?​ Your parcel will be delivered in the next business day after payment. if you don't pay the fee your parcel will be returned to the sender. DPD Customer Service​

​

​ Pay now​

Excellent English from them

 

[Zeberdi]

I though I was a good WUM to telephone scammers but I’m a novice compared to this guy

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

Excellent English from them

Like the two that appeared in my SPAM to tell me my “Vergin Media” account needed action.

 

[A mex eyecan]

Like the two that appeared in my SPAM to tell me my “Vergin Media” account needed action.

Media is a bit of an odd name.

 

[raymondo]

Here's a Winter fuel scam Mrs Raymondo received an hour ago. Anyone else had this?

 

[Weststander]

Here's a Winter fuel scam Mrs Raymondo received an hour ago. Anyone else had this?
View attachment 190496

A power grab from the Home Secretary, meddling on energy and social security issues.

 

[raymondo]

A power grab from the Home Secretary, meddling on energy and social security issues.

Yes, cross border meddling . We were a bit suspicious, wondered if Labour had reorganised the cabinet!

 

[Albion my Albion]

 

[herecomesaregular]

Rather nasty email popped up in my Junk folder today.

Heard some stories of young people falling for this one. Nasty angle.

"Hello,

I'm contacting you regarding an urgent matter that demands your immediate attention.
You have an opportunity to address this situation, but prompt action is essential.

I have installed advanced spyware, referred to as Candid, on your devices.
This spyware gives me full access to all your online activities-your webcam, messages, emails,
and call logs! Compatible with Android, iOS, and Windows, I've been monitoring you for months. Find out how!

Over this period, I've captured several images and videos of you involved in explicit activities. Given the sensitive nature of these recordings,
it's understandable that you wouldn't want them shared with friends, family, or colleagues.

Here's what you can expect if you choose not to comply: I will share these pics and videos with everyone in your contact list via WhatsApp, Facebook, Skype, email, etc.
This exposure could have serious repercussions for both your personal and professional life.
To avoid this, you need to take action immediately.

Please transfer $999 USD to my cryptocurrency wallet (btc) address provided below: bc1qw6y5ce2n6mwep83qd33c7tnfzjxy6g5dpcx0au

Once I verify the payment, I will delete all compromising photos and videos and remove the spyware from your devices.
My only interest is financial gain; if that weren't the case, I would have already shared the videos and images.

You have precisely 48 hours from the moment you read this email to complete the payment.
If you're unsure about how to use cryptocurrency, simply search for "crypto exchange" to find helpful instructions.

Critical Notices:

Avoid contacting the authorities. If I detect any police involvement, I will release the videos immediately.
Additionally, do not try to reset or destroy your devices-I already possess compromising information about you.

Keep in mind that cryptocurrency transactions are anonymous, making it impossible to trace me through the wallet address.

Take action now to prevent irreversible consequences."

 

[Brovion]

I had this message yesterday in my work email account.

[Message title was "Benjamin zzzzzz's Estate"]

Dear xxxxx,

I trust this email finds you in good spirits. I'm writing to you independently concerning Benjamin [zzzzzz]. It is important that you receive this message promptly as there's an opportunity for us to discuss matters related to Benjamin's estate with Sedco Investments.

After conducting a thorough examination of the relevant documentation pertaining to the estate, I believe there may be a potential avenue for you.

I encourage you to reach out to me at your earliest convenience to explore this further.

Your prompt response would be greatly appreciated as it will help in advancing this matter.

Thank you for your attention, and I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Best regards,
Jim Grenham


Now the 'zzzzzzz' was my surname, and the 'xxxxx' was my first name, so it's targeted, and also my surname isn't part of my work email address, so they haven't just picked it up from somewhere. The email address it came from was jim.grenham[at]procklaw.com, and when I checked the headers that appeared genuine, although I'm not enough of an expert to completely verify it.

Obviously I googled it. Prock Law (procklaw.com) seems to be a valid company, and there are no reports of their address or name being used in any scam. But surely it has to be? It has the classic 'you must act promptly' message. Anyway, has anyone else had one of these? And should I follow it up, if just for fun?


EDIT: Changed the email address format so that it didn't display as a 'Mailto' link.