I fell for a possible scam

Kptlt. Neuerburg · 06-11-20, 08:17 PM

Just remember, if it sounds too good to be true it usually is.

Col7777 · 06-12-20, 04:15 AM

Thanks everybody for all your concerns and comments, like I said in my first post I'm usually more aware of stuff like this but this time I fell for it.

Anyway moving on I got an email from my bank telling me they are sending me another card but... It is a more advanced card with lots of new features, I can turn things on and off with this card by going online and either activating or de-activating certain features.

So now I have to be computer savvy lol, the thing is they didn't ask me if I wanted this new card style they are just sending me one.
Suppose I shouldn't complain, after all they were helpful when I phoned about my problem.

Col.

Cybermat47 · 06-12-20, 04:27 AM

Next time someone tries to scam you, make them waste their time

Platapus · 06-12-20, 05:19 AM

Don't feel bad. Smart people fall for this stuff a lot.

Does anyone remember the I Love You virus that want around a while back? It was a pretty bad virus that messed up computers and networks.

The Frau was working at a computer security company. Their entire business was in designing protective measures against such viruses and in educating customers about the risks of viruses.

Her company was actively working on the I Love You problem at the time.

Yeah, there was someone at that company who opened the I love You attachment and infected the entire corporation's network.

Fortunately, her company had the proper protective measures in place so the damage was limited and mitigated.

So even people working computer security issues can fall for stuff.

Stuff happens. Again, glad you were able to get out.

But

Col7777 · 06-12-20, 05:58 AM

Talking about viruses, I remember when I was fairly new to the Internet and I got an email saying it had detected a virus, to get rid of it install this cure.

So being green at the time and panicking I installed it, activate this scan then got a popup saying it had detected the virus but only the full version could get rid of it.
To get the full version pay £XXX etc, luckily I told someone at work and he was PC savvy, he told me it was a scam, then he googled it for me and said you will have a job getting rid of this, and he helped me, he found a cure and sent me the information of how to do it.

Another time this was years alter I was at work and there was a young lad who I liked from another company in our control room.
He was working on a computer altering the program, he was very clever, we got talking and the subject of viruses came up, then he told me he had written a few.
I asked why he would do things like that, he said it was a laugh, I told him I thought he was a moron and and never spoke to him again.

Col.

06-27-20, 08:54 AM

I’ve seen people fall for MUCH more obvious scams before, live and learn mate!

Onkel Neal · 06-27-20, 10:25 AM

I never engage with anyone on the phone, I simply shout Not interested! and bang--hang up. Feels good, too.

Jimbuna · 06-27-20, 11:35 AM

Having the last word is always gratifying.

Jimbuna · 06-12-20, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Col7777

Thanks everybody for all your concerns and comments, like I said in my first post I'm usually more aware of stuff like this but this time I fell for it.

Anyway moving on I got an email from my bank telling me they are sending me another card but... It is a more advanced card with lots of new features, I can turn things on and off with this card by going online and either activating or de-activating certain features.

So now I have to be computer savvy lol, the thing is they didn't ask me if I wanted this new card style they are just sending me one.
Suppose I shouldn't complain, after all they were helpful when I phoned about my problem.

Col.

Most if not all the financial institutions are now using this latest technology. I don't know if you use mobile banking but I can even adjust the features on my iPhone.

Jeff-Groves · 06-12-20, 10:15 AM

Don't feel bad.
I got scammed myself!
Wife said she'd do the dishes if I did the laundry.
Wife is now on a camping trip and guess who is doing the dishes?
And she took $700 out of MY Bank account!!

Jimbuna · 06-12-20, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff-Groves

Don't feel bad.
I got scammed myself!
Wife said she'd do the dishes if I did the laundry.
Wife is now on a camping trip and guess who is doing the dishes?
And she took $700 out of MY Bank account!!

Your lucky, I told Nancy we'd need a $1000 at least

Jeff-Groves · 06-12-20, 12:44 PM

Jimbuna · 06-12-20, 01:12 PM

Reece · 06-12-20, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff-Groves

Don't feel bad.
I got scammed myself!
Wife said she'd do the dishes if I did the laundry.
Wife is now on a camping trip and guess who is doing the dishes?
And she took $700 out of MY Bank account!!

The things we do for love!

Edit:
Forgot to mention, when the wife is happy the husband is happy!

06-11-20, 08:17 PM	#1
Kptlt. Neuerburg Admiral Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,279 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	Just remember, if it sounds too good to be true it usually is. __________________ "When you're born into this world, you're given a ticket to the freak show. If you're born in America you get a front row seat." - George Carlin

06-12-20, 04:15 AM	#2
Col7777 Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 944 Downloads: 260 Uploads: 0	Thanks everybody for all your concerns and comments, like I said in my first post I'm usually more aware of stuff like this but this time I fell for it. Anyway moving on I got an email from my bank telling me they are sending me another card but... It is a more advanced card with lots of new features, I can turn things on and off with this card by going online and either activating or de-activating certain features. So now I have to be computer savvy lol, the thing is they didn't ask me if I wanted this new card style they are just sending me one. Suppose I shouldn't complain, after all they were helpful when I phoned about my problem. Col. __________________ Silent and Violent

06-12-20, 04:27 AM	#3
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	Next time someone tries to scam you, make them waste their time __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

06-12-20, 05:19 AM	#4
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,381 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Don't feel bad. Smart people fall for this stuff a lot. Does anyone remember the I Love You virus that want around a while back? It was a pretty bad virus that messed up computers and networks. The Frau was working at a computer security company. Their entire business was in designing protective measures against such viruses and in educating customers about the risks of viruses. Her company was actively working on the I Love You problem at the time. Yeah, there was someone at that company who opened the I love You attachment and infected the entire corporation's network. Fortunately, her company had the proper protective measures in place so the damage was limited and mitigated. So even people working computer security issues can fall for stuff. Stuff happens. Again, glad you were able to get out. But __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

06-12-20, 05:58 AM	#5
Col7777 Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 944 Downloads: 260 Uploads: 0	Talking about viruses, I remember when I was fairly new to the Internet and I got an email saying it had detected a virus, to get rid of it install this cure. So being green at the time and panicking I installed it, activate this scan then got a popup saying it had detected the virus but only the full version could get rid of it. To get the full version pay £XXX etc, luckily I told someone at work and he was PC savvy, he told me it was a scam, then he googled it for me and said you will have a job getting rid of this, and he helped me, he found a cure and sent me the information of how to do it. Another time this was years alter I was at work and there was a young lad who I liked from another company in our control room. He was working on a computer altering the program, he was very clever, we got talking and the subject of viruses came up, then he told me he had written a few. I asked why he would do things like that, he said it was a laugh, I told him I thought he was a moron and and never spoke to him again. Col. __________________ Silent and Violent

06-27-20, 08:54 AM	#6
ForceGhost Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I’ve seen people fall for MUCH more obvious scams before, live and learn mate!

06-27-20, 10:25 AM	#7
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	I never engage with anyone on the phone, I simply shout Not interested! and bang--hang up. Feels good, too. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

06-27-20, 11:35 AM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,712 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Having the last word is always gratifying. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-12-20, 10:15 AM	#10
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,654 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	Don't feel bad. I got scammed myself! Wife said she'd do the dishes if I did the laundry. Wife is now on a camping trip and guess who is doing the dishes? And she took $700 out of MY Bank account!!

06-12-20, 12:44 PM	#12
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,654 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0

06-12-20, 01:12 PM	#13
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,712 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!