Scammer Spams FBI
from the not-so-smart dept
One of the popular scams these days is the "phishing" scam, where the scammer spams everyone they can and tries to convince them that there was a problem with their "account" or credit card at a bank or ISP or something similar. They then try to guide them to a fake (but real looking) form to input their financial info, which then goes straight to the scammer. This scam has been getting more popular, since there are quite a few people gullible enough to fall for it. However, the danger of running a scam that involves spamming many people is you might spam the wrong guy. A woman accused of running just such a scam was caught because one of those spams went to an FBI agent specializing in computer fraud.
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And another phishing expedition is gone as well...
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Phishing Scam / FBI
Any chance of arresting some of the people doing this scam -today-? From the Ukraine or Nigeria?
Hope rises eternal, but I'm not seeing much to base my hopes on.
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No Subject Given
Ahhhh the quick justice system!
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Just Rewards
I have no sympathy for people stupid enough to fall for these scams. They are also the ones that buy penis enlargement pills, believe eating McDonald's food is healthy & suddenly became patriotic on September 12th.
Scammers scam because the general population is stupid & obviously falls for it.
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