🚀 go-pugleaf

I got one of these, too. I did NOT phone the number!

Steve

In <52us6f$h4b@ari.ari.net>, kiyoinc@kiyoinc.com writes:
>Sorry to interrupt the Warp v. Win wars, the Jeff v. Dave flames, but 
>this is important.  For those who don't know me, my M.S. in 
>Computer Science had a healthy computer security spin,  I follow the 
>scams, cons, hacks, frauds, and virus engineering industry.  One of the 
>fraud mailing lists detailed a slight variation of the old 1-900-conjob,
>it consists of getting you to call a number that looks like a 1-800, 
>1-808 toll free number but is really an off shore bank of recordings. 
>This is a high charge number that will play a series of recordings  
>to induce you to stay on the line.
>
>Shortly after receiving the alert, the following email came into the 
>account I use for posting to c.o.o.a.   When you receive this email, 
>don't call the number, call your phone company during normal business 
>hours and ask to speak to the fraud people.
>
>-----------------------------------------------
>From: "Global Communications"@demon.net
>
>Subject: Unpaid account
>
>I am writing to give you a final 24hrs to settle your outstanding
>account. If I have not received the settlement in full, I will
>commence legal proceedings without further delay. If you would like
>to discuss this matter to avoid court action, call Mike Murray
>at Global Communications on +1 809 496 2700.
>------------------------------------------------
>
>Do NOT call the above number.  
>
>This is a high-tech fraud attack, in addition to trolling the usenets, 
>they are bank calling digital beepers.  Please pass the word on.
>
>Sorry for the interruption, I'll let you get back to the flame wars,
>carry on.
>
>Cory Hamasaki  Kiyo Design, Inc.    http://www.kiyoinc.com
>HHResearch Co. 11 Annapolis St.     OS/2 Web Store.
>REDWOOD        Annapolis, Md 21401  (410) 280-1942
>


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