thewvsignguy
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$1,256.43 is what they charged on one of our cards.
better check your accounts!
better check your accounts!
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deposit photos was hacked 1-30-14
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phototec
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Are you 100% sure it was a REAL notification from Depositphotos?
I heard the was a phishing scam email telling people their Depositphotos account was breached and they had a link for you to log-in to, but it was FAKE, and by logging in, you then gave you vital info to the scammers!
So make sure it was REAL!
I heard the was a phishing scam email telling people their Depositphotos account was breached and they had a link for you to log-in to, but it was FAKE, and by logging in, you then gave you vital info to the scammers!
So make sure it was REAL!
Vinylman
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Caaution caution caution!!!!
Anytime you receive this type of notification make it your Standard Operating Procedure to pick up the phone and CALL the company that you have an account with and VERIFY that they are having any problems. IT IS ALWAYS safer to find out from the company you have accounts with DIRECTLY! Most companies will NOT use an email to contact you regarding any violation of your credit accounts.
USE CAUTION, and common sense.
Anytime you receive this type of notification make it your Standard Operating Procedure to pick up the phone and CALL the company that you have an account with and VERIFY that they are having any problems. IT IS ALWAYS safer to find out from the company you have accounts with DIRECTLY! Most companies will NOT use an email to contact you regarding any violation of your credit accounts.
USE CAUTION, and common sense.
custom sign center
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As Vinylman said..CALL THE COMPANY!
Don't ever trust an email or even a phone call... just tell them you will contact directly. If they're legit they understand, if not, they hang up.
Bleepin' scammers, there isn't enough jail time for these scumbags ... that is IF they ever get caught. This is where my old school thinking gets me into trouble as to what I think should be done with them. Man, do I ever wish Fish and Game would start making hunting tags available for these idiots.
Just yesterday I had an email for a gas and electric bill from PG&E saying I was past due for over $500.00...completely phony PG&E doesn't even have territory around here, it's Avista. Check on PG&E website and it talks about the scam being investigated.
Then again today I got contacted by "Frontier Communications" saying I was up for renewal and they had some offers for me..."can I please get your account information?" Yeah right, I always tell them I'll call Frontier myself (which I do have an account with) and it's unbelievable how fast they hang up!
I wonder how many "Dear sir or madam, I would like to purchase 60 banners for our mission group that reads "Please help feed the hungry" from Reverend So and So" I'll get this week.
The problem is that aging people that don't know better. My mom is starting to lose her marbles a bit at 81 and I worry she'll fall for these predators.
Don't trust anybody that calls or emails.
I hope it all works out for you.
Don't ever trust an email or even a phone call... just tell them you will contact directly. If they're legit they understand, if not, they hang up.
Bleepin' scammers, there isn't enough jail time for these scumbags ... that is IF they ever get caught. This is where my old school thinking gets me into trouble as to what I think should be done with them. Man, do I ever wish Fish and Game would start making hunting tags available for these idiots.
Just yesterday I had an email for a gas and electric bill from PG&E saying I was past due for over $500.00...completely phony PG&E doesn't even have territory around here, it's Avista. Check on PG&E website and it talks about the scam being investigated.
Then again today I got contacted by "Frontier Communications" saying I was up for renewal and they had some offers for me..."can I please get your account information?" Yeah right, I always tell them I'll call Frontier myself (which I do have an account with) and it's unbelievable how fast they hang up!
I wonder how many "Dear sir or madam, I would like to purchase 60 banners for our mission group that reads "Please help feed the hungry" from Reverend So and So" I'll get this week.
The problem is that aging people that don't know better. My mom is starting to lose her marbles a bit at 81 and I worry she'll fall for these predators.
Don't trust anybody that calls or emails.
I hope it all works out for you.
phototec
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autoexebat
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Shipping, ship what?
That is a RED FLAG for sure, because there is NO shipping!
He doesn't have a clue what he is even talking about 1/2 of the time , just ignore him.
iSign
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I think he cultivates that clueless perception, while remaining far less clueless than one might think...
why this might be, I am still not sure... but I still wouldn't underestimate the Mosh!
visual800
Active Member
One rule of thumb I always do it pay attention to the links the email carries you too
I have gotten emails from ebay, paypal, amazon etc....it amazes how these guys set up a website that mirrors the orignal website. AMAZING! Check the address bar, if its for ebay it should be:
www.ebay.com/support (or something close)
but not
www.versionebayonline. portugal.org (for instance)
Im also amazed they cant find these lowlifes. How can you do something so indepth and hide? I always check my credit card statement and NO ONE has the authority to withdraw straight from my bank account I dont give a damn how "easy" they say it will be. the 3 credit agencies have my account locked down as to no one can get credit scores or credit info without my permission first. Maybe Im over cautios but it is what it is
I have gotten emails from ebay, paypal, amazon etc....it amazes how these guys set up a website that mirrors the orignal website. AMAZING! Check the address bar, if its for ebay it should be:
www.ebay.com/support (or something close)
but not
www.versionebayonline. portugal.org (for instance)
Im also amazed they cant find these lowlifes. How can you do something so indepth and hide? I always check my credit card statement and NO ONE has the authority to withdraw straight from my bank account I dont give a damn how "easy" they say it will be. the 3 credit agencies have my account locked down as to no one can get credit scores or credit info without my permission first. Maybe Im over cautios but it is what it is