FRAUD ALERT WAIT I DIDN'T BUY THAT AIRLINE TICKET!!!!

Ever get an email that was not the normal style of communication from that person? Perhaps a phrase such as "I really enjoyed this." or "Don't miss this opportunity." or ...

If a suspicious message has a link or an attachment, beware! One of my friends received an unusual email requesting her to open an attachment but the email seemed wrong.  She reports:

"I received an e-mail purportedly from Delta Air Lines about a ticket I purchased when I did not purchase a ticket.  I immediately called Delta and was told that it is a hoax.  As the representative pointed out, Delta ticket numbers start with 0006 and this did not.  Fortunately, I did not open the attachment." 


Orange square with X NEVER OPEN AN ATTACHMENT OR A LINK unless you are sure you know that what you are about to open is genuine and safe.


My friend averted a potential disaster. Even if an email seems to come from a trusted source, if it seems odd that that person would have sent a link to you - DON'T CLICK ON IT!!  If it seems out of the ordinary for that person to have sent an attachment - DON'T CLICK ON IT!!  These links/attachments often carry computer viruses.These links/attachments may serve as a basis for a "zombie or "bot"  attack on your computer. CLICKING WHEN UNSURE INVITES DANGER INTO YOUR COMPUTER.

Looking for a new home or investment property in Atlanta?  Call me and I will be very happy to assist you with the search.

Have a happy day -
Lynn.

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8 Comments on FRAUD ALERT WAIT I DIDN'T BUY THAT AIRLINE TICKET!!!!

OCT
19
370,559 Points 23 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Lynn.. good to warn everyone.. I have been getting plane tickets frequently ... i only wish i was travleing that much!! but they get trashed before I open then.. spam city!
4:46am • #1
1,450,994 Points 46 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

I received a similar email from Delta but did not open it.
4:49am • #2
171,602 Points Outside Blog

I just got an lead from Remax.com yesterday, to click a link to check on a buyer lead.( This was a fraud).. always check the link or the email address, if its a fraud -usually these informations like email addresses and websites are wrong..

 

Good Luck
4:55am • #3
113,266 Points 1 Featured Post

The latest is the Publishers Clearing House pendant and prize award on Facebook ad pages.

I got an email from Publishers Clearing House that my pendant was being shipped and should arrive in 7 to 10 days.  I did not order anything from them but they insisted I clicked on the icon on the ad to buy the pendant,  which I did not knowing do.  I asked them how they got my name, address and they said from Facebook.  I am still concerned about what Facebook releases to ad people in regards to information about your page. 

I called Publishers Clearing House and told them about the email and they said it did not come from them???

I think this is just another scam that is being sent via email to fish for money from people...they wanted my credit card info to pay for the pendant that I did not order...I told them good luck with that... I do not have any credit cards...

 
4:57am • #4
543,167 Points 119 Featured Posts Called Shot Master
Lynn. Hackers are getting so smart and creative. If it looks false, delete it immediately. I never entered that contest to win that ioad. Zap!
4:57am • #5
343,287 Points 14 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Dear AR Friends -
Thanks for the wonderful comments.
We can never be too careful with our hours and hours of work stored on our computers. Too much to lose!!!
Have a happy day -
Lynn
5:03am • #6
848,394 Points 71 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Lynn,  I get these frequently.  I even received a text message saying I won a $1,000 Best Buy Gift Card.  Bust Buy does have drawing for gift cards ... so I called ... and it was a scam.  Anyone who clicks on the web page gets a virus and all of their data stolen!
3:09pm • #7
OCT
24
874,799 Points 48 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Don't open the Better Business Bureau complaint email either. I figure if it were that important, they would not try to contact me just by email. :) Thanks for the great words of advice!
11:20am • #8


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