Spam PM's

[NativeNewYorker]

Has anyone recieved a spam private message from a Stephanie?

Just to let staff know it has been passed around by that member about Budhism :redcard:

[MK Chris]

Yes. The user in question has been banned, thanks!

[DaveR]

Thanks for the prompt action and yes it seems the member in question has some religeous hang up !

[JKC]

When I come back from the Mother-In-Laws next week will I be logging on to 'Buddhist Table Tennis Talk'?

[Guy]

On the subject of spam, how many of you in the UK have received notification of winning a U.S. lottery?
For a while I was receiving e-mails at least two times a week telling me I won a lottery in the Uk.

[DaveR]

Pretty much all of the time plus a lady in some country telling me she wants to transfer millions of dollars into my account!

Talking about millions did you see there is now a 100 billion dollar note as inflation is so bad and it will easily buy you a bag of cheap sweets if your lucky !

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0aevaSR2nBegZ/610x.jpg

[MK Chris]

The main one for me is emails from Halifax and other banks that I have never had an account with.

Regarding the Nigerian scams about the transfer of millions, I read this (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/3887493.stm) a while back, it's an interesting read.

[Annie]

One of my Users passed on an e-mail that they had received from Paypal asking them to click on a link and confirm their bank details. I followed the link to have a look and it was almost a mirror image of the real Paypal website except for the smallest of detail.

I forwarded the e-mail to Paypal and they confirmed that it was a scam and emphasised that no Banking or Monetary Organisation will ever ask you for information via e-mail. Please be vigilant and always be wary of what personal information you give out.

[MK Chris]

You do have to be so careful.. I'm lucky to work in IT and am seasoned enough to spot the subtle signs, but a lot of people get caught out.

[Spinmaster]

Had a little religeous message from Stephanie too, must be a little boring sending those to everyone me thinks.

[Belisar]

I didn't get one.

I feel left out - or perhaps I am just beyond all hope.

[Annie]

Same here! Maybe I just look Bad :resent:

[Guy]

Well so as not to leave you out Belisar and Annie this is for you

Dear Sir/madam
I hope that this message finds you well and will brighten your life for day's to come. In co-operations with billionaires around the would we have created the Con money and get Identities Organization and from the countless number of people around the would your name was drawn by random from our ever growing database to receive the amount of 1 cent for the rest of you life.
From the time that we receive the necessary information you will no longer have to worry about the meaningless things in life such as your home, your car, or even keeping your job. You will be amount the privileged few that can travel at anytime to anywhere.
To receive this chance of a lifetime simply reply with the completed information
Full Name
Spouse's Full name
Name of all good friends (this is to help build our data base, please include the gullible and materialistic ones)
All account numbers of banking and financial Establishment (this will aid in the process of getting your funds. Sorry, this will aid in the process of getting your funds to you.)
Home address (This will serve as a reminder of were you used to live)
Please don't delay in sending the information requested and remember to send the friends list so that all of you can share this lifetime experience of having your identity stolen and living a life of stupidity and greed.
Thank You and may the all mighty bless you.

[DaveR]

Nice one Guy !

we all need to be wanted !

[Annie]

Not even Spammers want me :sulk: