Hotmail Final Warning

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
10/02/2011 19:42

PLEASE DO NOT FALL FOR THIS SCAM!!



Dear Account Owner

This Email is from Hotmail and we are sending it to all Hotmail Accounts Owner for safety. We are having congestion due to the anonymous registration of Hotmail Accounts so we are shutting down some Hotmail Accounts and your account is among those to be deactivated. We are sending this email to you so that you can verify and let us know if this account is still valid? If it is, Please kindly confirm your account by first clicking on the show content link highlighted in yellow just above the subject line. The following information is needed to verify your account: Your User name, password, date of birth and your country information.

Click on the reply button and fill in your information:



* Full Name..................................

* User Name:.................................

* Password:..................................

* Date of Birth:..............................

* Country Or Territory:..................

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
10/02/2011 19:57

Agreed, and furthermore if anyone should get one, then report it to Hotmail . They don't like thesre scams any more than you do.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
10/02/2011 20:00

People who pay any attention to emails like this in 2011 really live in the last decade of the past century.

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
10/02/2011 20:06

Unfortunately DC, there a lot of people that are still (believe it or not) new to using the world wide web, and are at risk to falling for these scams. I only thought it responsible of me to let our less informed friends and members aware of this.



DD

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
10/02/2011 20:16

Thank you daisy as that would include a Spider like myself..As you might recall we had ours for 18months before we even bothered to get it set up ! It was at first just to have contact with my daughters but them I got put on here Oh and the joys that simple little gesture has given soooooo many LOL



P.S. Hans no need for insults I as you all know by now never get offended And I would be long dead before I understood how the little man in here works Blooming good job Mr Spider just peeks and has a good laugh at us ALL



Spider,X

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
10/02/2011 20:33

LOL....Thinking Live.com is hotmail....Just got told Gmail is Google and thats hotmail too







PS..Tsk..



PPS Just kidding........





Spider.xx

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
10/02/2011 23:15

Thanks DD for being caring enough to warn people. DC is out or order for criticising those who are vulnerable and could fall foul of such messages. Many believe that Hotmail is genuine and have little concept that there are some reallynasty people out there wishing to do you harmk for their own selfish ends - such as getting identity details for false passport purposes, or bank details to steal your money. So thanks DD for warning people of the potential danger.



More DD's in the world would make it a better place. Unnecessary comments from dc we could do without.

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
10/02/2011 23:19

Good post Maz, well said.........







Spider,X

basheer



Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 949

Message Posted:
11/02/2011 14:19

BE CAREFUL, I ANSWERED THAT AND LOST MY EMAIL ACCOUNT THE FOLLOWING MORNING

AND ALL MY CONTACTS WERE HIJACKED AND ALL MY CONTACTS RECEIVED HELP EMAILS CLAIMING I WAS IN NEED OF CASH AND STUCK IN A AIRPORT WITHOUT CARD ETC DUE TO BEING STOLEN AND URGENT CASH. HELP WAS NEEDED WITH TRUST TO PAY BACK IMMEDIATELY



DO NOT REPLY YOUR DETAILS AND DELETE

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
11/02/2011 18:04

Basheer, what an awful lesson to learn!



I think in future, for any and all members who are not yet used to the mechanics of the internet, if you receive any emails requesting your passwords and any other personnel information...ask here first before doing ANY replies!



There are plenty of folk here who wont slate you for not knowing. Take care folks.



DD

basheer



Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 949

Message Posted:
11/02/2011 18:23

once bitten twice shy

thanks

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
11/02/2011 18:38

RE msg 7, Maz: (...) DC is out or order for criticising those who are vulnerable and could fall foul of such messages. (...)

▶ Don't start the engine if you can't drive. Emails like the one mentioned above only succeed because people don't want to know what they are doing or should do. In all media of the world people have been warned a million times: "DON'T EVER GIVE AWAY YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS". Real banks, Internet providers and what have you will NEVER ask for your details via email. Etc, etc. But many people don't want to read - they want to type, type, type.

If you are vulnerable when you use a computer - you are stupid and what happens is your own fault. Again: Don't start the engine if you can't drive.

P.S. It's no wonder that sending these emails is still profitable - read msg 9.

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
11/02/2011 20:59

Msg 12, so you were obviously born as a computer expert eh? knowing everything there is to know!

Pompous Ass! some of the people on this forum have only just acquired their first computer - some of them middle aged or elderly - and they do very well, thank you very much! what's wrong with posting a warning about possible email/hot mail scams?

All YOU seem to want to do is 'type type type' brackets! {{{{{{{{{{{}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Go walk up a mountain you patronising old fart!

sienna


Joined: 09/01/2009
Posts: 1627

Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:04

lollllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll ha ha ha ha very funny maggie

arrry



Joined: 19/08/2008
Posts: 1235

Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:11

Message (13)............. Oh Maggie you are so right about the warnings and as you say (HE) was born a computer expert . Many people (DO) get taken in by these scams , even in this day and age . I must (SAY) that" patronising old fart "is a bit tame ( in my opinion ), but well said anyway .

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:12

well I don't really wanna get banned arry cos I'm the spokesperson for all me banned mates! lol x

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:14

and someone has to push little Ismail's threads back to the top every day!

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:25

For an example of imagination and creativity: read Maggie's masterpiece, her "back to the top" diary. Not much of a bestseller though.

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:28

Msg 18

well at least it's to help a little boy with cancer!

How about you donate the proceeds of one of your walks to the Ismail fund DC???



Maggie

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:38

surely it is for a good cause

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:41

I donated to Johnny Lee - and gave the cause publicity - long before you became the self-styled leader of the back to the top thread. But with a "lady" like you - as you show yourself at any occasion - I will have nothing to do.

This thread was about scam email but is hijacked and as usual by the known second hand writers. So: bye.

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:48

Well what a nasty little dutch person!



Sorry to high jack your thread Sam - the HOTMAIL scam is very important and people should be warned not to give out their details to anyone asking for them. The rule is: if it's a genuine organisation they will NEVER ask you to click on a link and give your details!

Stay safe folks!



Oh, and cloggy.............have a nice day! xxxxxx

sienna


Joined: 09/01/2009
Posts: 1627

Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:52

oh yawn yawn - Dutchy thinks HIS threads and only HIS threads of any importance yawn another clog thrown out the pram every other day yawn :0

arrry



Joined: 19/08/2008
Posts: 1235

Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:53

The Mad Dutchman strikes again !! (HE ) Who must be obeyed ! This will probably be yet another (thread ) closed because of (HIM )

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:59

Well I actually think he has a flat up one of the moderator's nether regions - because in a situation like this it's always the other person gets banned - never him! I wonder if he donates a percentage of his ill gotten gains (undeclared illegal earnings) from his hysterical walks to the forum!



ps - NOT a spelling mistake....I meant HYSTERICAL!!!!! lol





Maggie x



(if I get banned will someone please keep wee Ismail's thread at the top? Ta very much x)

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
11/02/2011 22:58

A question to all you nice folk that care about others! Can you tell me why DC is hell bent on upsetting as many people as possible on this forum? And second question. Does DC know how many people he has turned away form Cyprus44 because of his accusing, pompous attitude.

Personally I do not like criticising others,but why doesn't DC see the good in others, as others see good in him for all he does to help people love this place. Do you not agree with me that if DClaid off the 'nasty' more people would love him. And isn't that what allhumans want?

As a friend of mine would say 'Answers on the back of a postage stamp, please.!

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
11/02/2011 23:00

I thought he posted a while ago he would not get involved with other post than his own

and his posts on history seem very interesting

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
11/02/2011 23:25

Agreed PhilB. His posts on history are interesting, his talks and walks are fascinating, so there is much good in him. He should let people admire him for that, instead of disliking him for his unnecessary criticism of others. If he did say he would not get involved in postings other than his own, then he has broken his word.



Shame!

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
12/02/2011 01:26

A friend of ours back home is 87 and just starting to use a computer, her Age Concern group have been assisting them all, how fantastic ! and If we were still at home I do not think we would have felt the need to use one either...we may have just waited till we were 87, as it sure takes away any boredom in life once you are housebound ! I am more of a peoples person..contact with people and not this laptop is my first priority This sort of thing could well isolate people !





Spider,X



PS....I have never had mail like this and would never open them anyway But might have done the first week or so : )

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
12/02/2011 01:45

If you think that most of DCs comments are offensive...ignore them.........

basheer



Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 949

Message Posted:
13/02/2011 16:35

Hello,



I'm sending this short email with panic in my heart, the situation of things here right now seems so tensed and frighting because I'm stranded here, apparently l was stuck here in LONDON ENGLAND with family because we were held by muggers on our back to the hotel we all lodged yesterday after shopping at the city mall, our wallets were taken from us which has our credit cards and bank cards in it, but we already canceled them now, our passports were taken as well but the embassy are working on it trying to fix a way to get us an ID that will be valid for us to get on flight back home but seems like it will take couple of days or three but right now i need a quick loan from you which is very urgent, so we can use for our upkeep for the next 3days, l promise to pay you back, as soon as i'm back home, l give you my word on that, please email me as soon as you get this to confirm and let me know if you can be of help.



God bless you

basheer



Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 949

Message Posted:
13/02/2011 16:39

the above was sent to jo valentines of cypruss44

from my email so please beware I was gullable and got sucked into revealing my details

I dont know if some members on cypruss 44 are still getting this since 13th oct last yr

suehowlittle


Joined: 31/10/2010
Posts: 1202

Message Posted:
13/02/2011 19:52

Poor you basheer, what an awful way to learn a very important lesson.



Hope it makes people sit up and take notice. There are some very clever, professional thieves out there who succeed only because vulnerable, trusting people give out their personal information.



I have absolutely no patience at all with DC's attitude, I find it quite hostile and inappropriate for him to be so nasty on the forum. Perhaps he has indigestion!

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
13/02/2011 21:58

I had a similar e mail (obviously her e mail address has been 'stolen' ) from a Turkish Cypriot friend who speaks little English, and she asked (in almost perfect English) for money because she was stranged in a hotel in Spain - money, credit cards, passport etc, stolen, and would pay me back when she got back.

Of course she wasn't in Spain, she was at work here, and furthermore I couldn't expect her to pay back when she was back cos she hadn't gone.



Because the e mail was genuinely from her address I might have believed it but I knew her English was not good enough. I now query all e mails that 'suck' by forwarding on to the person concerned and checking whether it is from them. That way, no one gets into trouble.



Also one can report such e mails to hotmail as scams and they investigate.

Alisun


Joined: 13/03/2008
Posts: 42

Message Posted:
13/02/2011 22:54

Hans - I hope, having already read some of the replies to your original response, you will have reflected on what was a unjustifiably ignorant response. There are obviously many people, like yourself, who have adapted to and totally understand the rules and practices of all forms of "electronic communication". But there is also a multitude of people, especially from our elder members of society, who have attempted to embrace the technological advances, mainly to keep in touch with family members, and have found themselves victims of such scams. Shame on you for suggesting their belief in honesty is at blame and not the scumbags who perpetrate such crimes.

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
13/02/2011 22:59

Thank you Alisun. Beautifully put and thanks for defending good honest caring folk who become victims of both society and the tongue and pen of DC.

shrimp


Joined: 01/09/2010
Posts: 939

Message Posted:
13/02/2011 23:24

Just to add - received an email today from Nat West Bank to say that the bank thought there were some dubious transactions on our account and could we fill in details on the attached form....Needless to say they asked for our name, address, account number, pin number etc. etc..... we dont bank with Nat. west but it was all printed on their logo and would have been very convincing if we had had a Nat West bank account, which we dont!!

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
13/02/2011 23:30

And not only Nat West,bvut also HSBC and Lloyds. Good logos, and very credible, except that many recipients do not bank with them.



And to anyone who may wonder how you tell the difference, one answer is that all banks claim that if their e mail is genuine, they refer to you by name AND they assert they never ask for certain details by e mail.



So thanks Shrimp for adding more info to help those who are new to the world of cyberspace.

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
14/02/2011 14:07

I'm so glad that people are taking notice of these scams. I admit, that after DC's comment i thought for a minute people would think i was thick for warning everyone...seems i was not thick...and have perhaps saved some vulnerable person from being scammed.



Stay alert people, and remember, if you have doubts...DELETE!! Or alternatively, post your worries on here, and i'm sure someone will be able to assist you.



DD

MsGarnet


Joined: 04/01/2009
Posts: 989

Message Posted:
14/02/2011 16:27

I am with DC - whilst his rhetoric may sometimes come across as patronising, English is not his first language, ergo - there is every chance the reader may see it as abrupt, yet - how many people speak a second language as well as indigenous folk do? His command is very good; English is not an easy language to learn. If anyone wrote asking when you last had sex, or how much money you have in the Bank - would you send that information? NO - so why would anyone (whether or not, been told not to) put in an e.mail - their password? What would be the point of having individual passwords to access accounts, if it were to be shared with a third party just because someone asks for it? Totally negates a password. Surely, common sense would dictate, you don't share that type of information with ANYONE, so it has to be a spoof mail. Some computer 'newbies' could be caught out, but would be in minority; so I would posit the character assassination of DC is more personal than thread relevant

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
14/02/2011 16:44

Dear Boys and Girls,

It is not my duty to defend my friend DC but is it not also your responsibility not to agitate him so much like the posts above? It always takes two to make a fight.

ismet