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Off Topic => Computer Help => Topic started by: sodpot2000 on October 17, 2016, 01:30:30 PM
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Just to warn everyone. The scam HMRC emails seem to be back! E mails that look to come from HMRC saying that you have a tax refund due. They should be forwarded to phishing@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk and then permanently deleted.
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thank you for the warning
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Thanks for that advice.
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You would be surprised at how many people are caught out be this and similar. If in doubt delete any email you are not sure of.
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There is also one from the DVLA purporting to a refund; again its phishing and should be forwarded to the mailbox provided by sodpot2000 - don't be surprised if you get a message back saying its undeliverable as their mailbox is full ;) I think they may be getting quite a few mails ph34r
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Phishing mails are pretty much a constant menace and some are very convincing, the simplest advice is if you receive any e-mail about an account issue for Facebook, Paypal, bank etc. never click the link in the e-mail and instead go to the address bar and type in the website address yourself. If there is an account issue you'll be prompted about it when you log in but if the account is fine and the e-mail was fake there will be nothing.
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Apparently the US Federal Reserve Bank has found $12m of mine that we had both (somehow) forgotten about. All I have to do is send them all my personal details and a copy of my passport. What could possibly go wrong!
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Apparently the US Federal Reserve Bank has found $12m of mine that we had both (somehow) forgotten about. All I have to do is send them all my personal details and a copy of my passport. What could possibly go wrong!
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Exactly who do they believe is the STUPID one here ?