Evil Scammers

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So my bud lost his beloved 15 year old cat about 5 days ago and put up posters around the neighborhood.

He got a text yesterday from someone claiming to have the cat. It turned out to be a scam hoax of some kind to gather personal information from him. The text gave my buddy hope for a short spell, and he was crushed when it turned out to be a false alarm.

I'd like an hour in a room alone with this fraudster. It wouldn't end very well for him.
 
That would be the cruelest thing ever. Some one must have come into my back yard one night. I got up the next morning and let the dogs out to potty. Next thing I know one is not coming back. Lucky he did not go far, just taking a sniff about. I went straight to the hardware store to get a lock for the gate. It won't be easy again for anyone to get back there. I don't care if they want to steal, I worry more about the dogs getting out, lost or hurt. Just come to the door and ask if you need help, don't put my family in danger. I will give you food, a coat or blanket. If they are scamming they won't come back after seeing a giant chows teeth up close.
 
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The 12 Scams of Christmas...

HSBC Bank has highlighted the 12 most prominent scams to be aware of this Christmas..

Here are the 12 Scams of Christmas highlighted by the bank:

1. Purchase scams

Scammers advertise goods online to trap people looking for Christmas bargains, and will try and trick people into paying for non-existent items.

Higher-value scams involving the purchase of fictitious campervans or motorhomes are also on the rise, HSBC UK said.

Being asked to pay by bank transfer may be a potential warning sign. It may also be worth checking online reviews to see what experiences other customers have had.

2. Delivery scams

Scammers send fake text messages and emails claiming to be from a delivery company.

They say they tried to deliver a parcel and ask for the recipient to click on a link to find out more or rearrange delivery by sharing personal credentials.

HSBC said people should not click on the link or input any personal details.

3. Hi mum/hi dad scams

Criminals pose as loved ones and send messages out of the blue, often pretending to be children asking for money urgently.

People should make sure they pause to verify who it is they are actually speaking to.

4. Cost-of-living scams

Criminals pretend to be from Government bodies or regulators such as Ofgem, asking for personal details so they can send out 'rebates' or 'payments'.

Do not reply or input any details, the bank said.

5. 'Safe account' scams

Making the most of people being busy and distracted at Christmas, criminals may claim a bank account has been compromised and try and trick someone into sending money to a 'safe account' that has been opened for them.

6. Cryptocurrency scams

Fraudsters will offer fake cryptocurrency investments. Make sure you understand what you are investing in, always research the company and check it is regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, HSBC said.

It added that if someone does invest, they should not allow anyone else access to their crypto wallet.

7. Romance scams

Christmas can be a lonely time for some people and scammers may befriend people online by setting up fake profiles on dating websites, apps and social media.

They then ask for money for an emergency situation or for a gift, particularly at Christmas and for supposed birthdays.

8. Digital wallet scams

HSBC said people should watch out for unexpected messages about their digital wallet, particularly if they have not used it recently.

Fraudsters are impersonating banks by sending texts saying there is a problem with their digital wallet, or it has been suspended or blocked.

They will ask someone to enter their personal details via a link, which they will use to access their accounts.

9. New payee scams

Some customers have received bogus text messages claiming a new payment has been made via their mobile banking app.

They were then asked to validate their bank details by following a link to a fake website in the text message.

10. Covid-19 scams

Fraudsters are continuing to use the coronavirus pandemic by posing as trusted organisations like the NHS, banks and even the World Health Organisation through emails and texts.

11. Holiday scams

Christmas and new year often sees a spike in holiday bookings – but scammers advertise holidays that do not exist, so do some research before booking.

12. Invoice scams

With an invoice or mandate scam, the victim attempts to pay an invoice to a legitimate payee, but the criminal intervenes to convince the victim to redirect the payment to an account they control.

People who are rushing to move home over Christmas should bear in mind that criminals may pose as conveyancing solicitors, builders and other tradespeople.

They may also target businesses, posing as a supplier, and claiming that the bank account details have changed.

This type of fraud often involves the criminal either intercepting emails or compromising an email account.
 
I've started writing people's names who post on a "Buy nothing" fb group. Some people have out out warnings of people who are trying to score cash gifts by asking for assistance (Food, gas) but want the cash to "buy" it.

Another scam is to beg for meals to be delivered. Hot only and only Safeway. Those scams have died down recently.

I'm just writing to see if there's a "pattern" to people who beg. That way, I avoid scammers.
 
hollydolly said:
The 12 Scams of Christmas...

HSBC Bank has highlighted the 12 most prominent scams to be aware of this Christmas..

Here are the 12 Scams of Christmas highlighted by the bank:

1. Purchase scams

Scammers advertise goods online to trap people looking for Christmas bargains, and will try and trick people into paying for non-existent items.

Higher-value scams involving the purchase of fictitious campervans or motorhomes are also on the rise, HSBC UK said.

Being asked to pay by bank transfer may be a potential warning sign. It may also be worth checking online reviews to see what experiences other customers have had.

2. Delivery scams

Scammers send fake text messages and emails claiming to be from a delivery company.

They say they tried to deliver a parcel and ask for the recipient to click on a link to find out more or rearrange delivery by sharing personal credentials.

HSBC said people should not click on the link or input any personal details.

3. Hi mum/hi dad scams

Criminals pose as loved ones and send messages out of the blue, often pretending to be children asking for money urgently.

People should make sure they pause to verify who it is they are actually speaking to.

4. Cost-of-living scams

Criminals pretend to be from Government bodies or regulators such as Ofgem, asking for personal details so they can send out 'rebates' or 'payments'.

Do not reply or input any details, the bank said.

5. 'Safe account' scams

Making the most of people being busy and distracted at Christmas, criminals may claim a bank account has been compromised and try and trick someone into sending money to a 'safe account' that has been opened for them.

6. Cryptocurrency scams

Fraudsters will offer fake cryptocurrency investments. Make sure you understand what you are investing in, always research the company and check it is regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, HSBC said.

It added that if someone does invest, they should not allow anyone else access to their crypto wallet.

7. Romance scams

Christmas can be a lonely time for some people and scammers may befriend people online by setting up fake profiles on dating websites, apps and social media.

They then ask for money for an emergency situation or for a gift, particularly at Christmas and for supposed birthdays.

8. Digital wallet scams

HSBC said people should watch out for unexpected messages about their digital wallet, particularly if they have not used it recently.

Fraudsters are impersonating banks by sending texts saying there is a problem with their digital wallet, or it has been suspended or blocked.

They will ask someone to enter their personal details via a link, which they will use to access their accounts.

9. New payee scams

Some customers have received bogus text messages claiming a new payment has been made via their mobile banking app.

They were then asked to validate their bank details by following a link to a fake website in the text message.

10. Covid-19 scams

Fraudsters are continuing to use the coronavirus pandemic by posing as trusted organisations like the NHS, banks and even the World Health Organisation through emails and texts.

11. Holiday scams

Christmas and new year often sees a spike in holiday bookings – but scammers advertise holidays that do not exist, so do some research before booking.

12. Invoice scams

With an invoice or mandate scam, the victim attempts to pay an invoice to a legitimate payee, but the criminal intervenes to convince the victim to redirect the payment to an account they control.

People who are rushing to move home over Christmas should bear in mind that criminals may pose as conveyancing solicitors, builders and other tradespeople.

They may also target businesses, posing as a supplier, and claiming that the bank account details have changed.

This type of fraud often involves the criminal either intercepting emails or compromising an email account.
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Number 2. Delivery scam. Seen that with a new company on Amazon UK. Around mid-year last year. I reported it to Amazon customer service AND to the seller direct. It was taken care of speedily but it meant that I've lost the item which was on sale.

Things have gone much smoother since I've raised the alarm about it.
 
Supernatural said:
Number 2. Delivery scam. Seen that with a new company on Amazon UK. Around mid-year last year. I reported it to Amazon customer service AND to the seller direct. It was taken care of speedily but it meant that I've lost the item which was on sale.

Things have gone much smoother since I've raised the alarm about it.
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Good for you reporting it.. but what delivery scam ?.. who were they ?....welcome back btw....
 
hollydolly said:
Good for you reporting it.. but what delivery scam ?.. who were they ?....welcome back btw....
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I think it was called Hermes delivery company which apparently changed to EVRI. Now, it seems the scammers have been taken care of as I've been getting deliveries (daughter as well through her Avon Cosmetics) by EVRI and it's been positive. As so far so good!
 
Phone call: "your VISA account has a charge of $200 and $800." (I don't have a Visa Charge Card.) I always press "8" to talk to the fraud department specialist who is in India. I asked one of my Indian friends who to say "mother ****er" in Hindi. Surprisingly the calls have stopped!!
 
We get one or two robo calls a day. We have Caller ID turned on so they are easy to spot. Just disconnect them. Answered one, it was a fake grandson. Seemed he had been arrested and needed help — I’m sure money was next. I suggested he should have called someone else - dial tone. I also get numerous bogus emails. I wish the gov would do something about these crooks,
 
hollydolly said:
The 12 Scams of Christmas...

HSBC Bank has highlighted the 12 most prominent scams to be aware of this Christmas..

Here are the 12 Scams of Christmas highlighted by the bank:

1. Purchase scams

Scammers advertise goods online to trap people looking for Christmas bargains, and will try and trick people into paying for non-existent items.

Higher-value scams involving the purchase of fictitious campervans or motorhomes are also on the rise, HSBC UK said.

Being asked to pay by bank transfer may be a potential warning sign. It may also be worth checking online reviews to see what experiences other customers have had.

2. Delivery scams

Scammers send fake text messages and emails claiming to be from a delivery company.

They say they tried to deliver a parcel and ask for the recipient to click on a link to find out more or rearrange delivery by sharing personal credentials.

HSBC said people should not click on the link or input any personal details.

3. Hi mum/hi dad scams

Criminals pose as loved ones and send messages out of the blue, often pretending to be children asking for money urgently.

People should make sure they pause to verify who it is they are actually speaking to.

4. Cost-of-living scams

Criminals pretend to be from Government bodies or regulators such as Ofgem, asking for personal details so they can send out 'rebates' or 'payments'.

Do not reply or input any details, the bank said.

5. 'Safe account' scams

Making the most of people being busy and distracted at Christmas, criminals may claim a bank account has been compromised and try and trick someone into sending money to a 'safe account' that has been opened for them.

6. Cryptocurrency scams

Fraudsters will offer fake cryptocurrency investments. Make sure you understand what you are investing in, always research the company and check it is regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, HSBC said.

It added that if someone does invest, they should not allow anyone else access to their crypto wallet.

7. Romance scams

Christmas can be a lonely time for some people and scammers may befriend people online by setting up fake profiles on dating websites, apps and social media.

They then ask for money for an emergency situation or for a gift, particularly at Christmas and for supposed birthdays.

8. Digital wallet scams

HSBC said people should watch out for unexpected messages about their digital wallet, particularly if they have not used it recently.

Fraudsters are impersonating banks by sending texts saying there is a problem with their digital wallet, or it has been suspended or blocked.

They will ask someone to enter their personal details via a link, which they will use to access their accounts.

9. New payee scams

Some customers have received bogus text messages claiming a new payment has been made via their mobile banking app.

They were then asked to validate their bank details by following a link to a fake website in the text message.

10. Covid-19 scams

Fraudsters are continuing to use the coronavirus pandemic by posing as trusted organisations like the NHS, banks and even the World Health Organisation through emails and texts.

11. Holiday scams

Christmas and new year often sees a spike in holiday bookings – but scammers advertise holidays that do not exist, so do some research before booking.

12. Invoice scams

With an invoice or mandate scam, the victim attempts to pay an invoice to a legitimate payee, but the criminal intervenes to convince the victim to redirect the payment to an account they control.

People who are rushing to move home over Christmas should bear in mind that criminals may pose as conveyancing solicitors, builders and other tradespeople.

They may also target businesses, posing as a supplier, and claiming that the bank account details have changed.

This type of fraud often involves the criminal either intercepting emails or compromising an email account.
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It sure makes me glad I don't use digital vallet on my iphone. It's there but I ignore it.
 
Beezer said:
So my bud lost his beloved 15 year old cat about 5 days ago and put up posters around the neighborhood.

He got a text yesterday from someone claiming to have the cat. It turned out to be a scam hoax of some kind to gather personal information from him. The text gave my buddy hope for a short spell, and he was crushed when it turned out to be a false alarm.

I'd like an hour in a room alone with this fraudster. It wouldn't end very well for him.
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You would need an hour to get your point across?
 
hollydolly said:
yes Evri are a legitimate Company...their old name was Hermes
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Yup, but in between the old and the new, someone tried to mess things up. Typical isn't it?

Hello @hollydolly missed your funky replies. Sorry I'd to go, needed to clear my head. Getting better but it's the lack of communication from the emails sent which is weighing me down.

You know, technology, 5 seconds and your email is sent and received but do they check and reply promptly, oh heck no... LOL It's just a simple request... "Please give updates on situation with a follow up as in what's to expect next..." But nope, that isn't important to them. Hope that makes sense!
 
I got a scam call about two months ago. After the caller said who they were from, I listened but nothing made sense as they never asked or mentioned the critical portion of the "normal" usual calls.

Once the caller said the magic phrase that I had to enter into browser, blam that was the clincher. I politely said that I was going to verify the call and the caller huff and puff and hung up.

I still called my provider, gave them the offending phone number and they thanked me for it.

Also, it was from main phone line. It isn't publicly available, so I knew it was a cold dialling scam. Only one answered out of two in a year and absolutely nothing since. Oh I did mention that the number is TPS protected. That did the trick!
 
Just got this old gem:


Assistant Inspection Director
Bellingham International Airport
Bellingham, WA 98226, United States
Email: mrmarkusgeorgesr@gmail.com

Hello Good Friend,

I have very vital information to give to you, but first I must have your
trust before I review it because it may cost me my job, so I need somebody
that I can trust for me to be able to review the secret to you. I am
Markus George Sr, head of luggage/baggage storage facilities here at the
Bellingham International Airport Ferndale Washington during my search for
undelivered parcels I discovered an abandoned shipment from a Diplomat
from Nairobi, Kenya and when scanned it revealed an undisclosed sum of
money in a metal trunk box. The consignment was abandoned because the
Contents of the consignment was not properly declared by the consignee as
“MONEY” rather it was declared as personal effect to avoid interrogation
and also the inability of the diplomat to pay for the United States Non
Inspection Charges which is $3,800USD. On my assumption the consignment is
still left in our Storage House here at the Bellingham International
Airport Ferndale Washington till date. The details of the consignment
including your name, your email address and the official documents from
the United Nations office in Geneva are tagged on the Trunk box.

However, to enable me confirm if you are the actual recipient of this
consignment as the assistant director of the Inspection Unit, I will
advise you provide your full information as Below:

FULL NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBER:
OCCUPATION:
COUNTRY:
NEAREST AIRPORT:

To enable me to cross check if it corresponds with the address on the
official documents including the name of the nearest Airport around your
city. Please note that this consignment is supposed to have been returned
to the United States Treasury Department as unclaimed delivery due to the
delays in concluding the clearance processes so as a result of this, I
will not be able to receive your details on my official email account. So
in order words to enable me to cross check your details, I will advise you
to send the required details to my private email address for quick
processing and response. Once I confirm you as the actual recipient of the
trunk box, I can get everything concluded within 48hours upon your
acceptance and proceed to your address for delivery.

Lastly, be informed that the reason I have taken it upon myself to contact
you personally about this abandoned consignment is because I want us to
transact this business and share the money 70% for you and 30% for me
since the consignment has not yet been returned to the United States
Treasury Department after being abandoned by the diplomat so immediately
the confirmation is made, I will go ahead and pay for the United States
Non Inspection Fee of $3,800 dollars and arrange for the box to be
delivered to your doorstep Or I can bring it by myself to avoid any more
trouble but you have to assure me of my 30% share.

I wait to hear from you urgently if you are still alive and I will
appreciate it if we can keep this deal confidential.

Thank you.

Markus George Sr.
Assistant Inspection Director
Bellingham International Airport
Bellingham, WA 98226, United States.
 
Marie5656 said:
Just got this old gem:


Assistant Inspection Director
Bellingham International Airport
Bellingham, WA 98226, United States
Email: mrmarkusgeorgesr@gmail.com

Hello Good Friend,

I have very vital information to give to you, but first I must have your
trust before I review it because it may cost me my job, so I need somebody
that I can trust for me to be able to review the secret to you. I am
Markus George Sr, head of luggage/baggage storage facilities here at the
Bellingham International Airport Ferndale Washington during my search for
undelivered parcels I discovered an abandoned shipment from a Diplomat
from Nairobi, Kenya and when scanned it revealed an undisclosed sum of
money in a metal trunk box. The consignment was abandoned because the
Contents of the consignment was not properly declared by the consignee as
“MONEY” rather it was declared as personal effect to avoid interrogation
and also the inability of the diplomat to pay for the United States Non
Inspection Charges which is $3,800USD. On my assumption the consignment is
still left in our Storage House here at the Bellingham International
Airport Ferndale Washington till date. The details of the consignment
including your name, your email address and the official documents from
the United Nations office in Geneva are tagged on the Trunk box.

However, to enable me confirm if you are the actual recipient of this
consignment as the assistant director of the Inspection Unit, I will
advise you provide your full information as Below:

FULL NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBER:
OCCUPATION:
COUNTRY:
NEAREST AIRPORT:

To enable me to cross check if it corresponds with the address on the
official documents including the name of the nearest Airport around your
city. Please note that this consignment is supposed to have been returned
to the United States Treasury Department as unclaimed delivery due to the
delays in concluding the clearance processes so as a result of this, I
will not be able to receive your details on my official email account. So
in order words to enable me to cross check your details, I will advise you
to send the required details to my private email address for quick
processing and response. Once I confirm you as the actual recipient of the
trunk box, I can get everything concluded within 48hours upon your
acceptance and proceed to your address for delivery.

Lastly, be informed that the reason I have taken it upon myself to contact
you personally about this abandoned consignment is because I want us to
transact this business and share the money 70% for you and 30% for me
since the consignment has not yet been returned to the United States
Treasury Department after being abandoned by the diplomat so immediately
the confirmation is made, I will go ahead and pay for the United States
Non Inspection Fee of $3,800 dollars and arrange for the box to be
delivered to your doorstep Or I can bring it by myself to avoid any more
trouble but you have to assure me of my 30% share.

I wait to hear from you urgently if you are still alive and I will
appreciate it if we can keep this deal confidential.

Thank you.

Markus George Sr.
Assistant Inspection Director
Bellingham International Airport
Bellingham, WA 98226, United States.
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Haha, I got the very same one.
 
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