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i have won 500$ from YAHOO

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by vic_msn, Mar 1, 2006.

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  1. #1
    today i received with this subject and senders id is admin @ mail . yahoo . com
    there is a Yahoo logo in the mail here is the subject
    when i click the link a dialog box appearswith the message "Are you want to login with id[some id appears]to [a encrypted url appears]

    the message landed up in the BULK folder
     
    vic_msn, Mar 1, 2006 IP
  2. LaCabra

    LaCabra Goats R Us

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    #2
    looks like a phishing scheme ... delete it and move on!
     
    LaCabra, Mar 1, 2006 IP
  3. obenix

    obenix Eats an apple a day......

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    #3
    Sounds like a phishing mail to me
     
    obenix, Mar 1, 2006 IP
  4. mdvaldosta

    mdvaldosta Peon

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    #4
    It's a phisher email, if you put your login they'll get access to your yahoo account. If you've clicked that link (look at the destination address, it's not Yahoo's I'm sure) then you need to change your Yahoo login ASAP.
     
    mdvaldosta, Mar 1, 2006 IP
  5. yfs1

    yfs1 User Title Not Found

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    Also, its really easy to fake who it appears the email is coming from. You will have to go to the properties to see the real sender.

    Its threads like these that make me realize why these scammer continue to phish....because it seems to work :confused:
     
    yfs1, Mar 1, 2006 IP
  6. DomainMagnate

    DomainMagnate Illustrious Member

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    #6
    looks like you're in a real trouble, because the scammers got your yahoo id. Better change your home address before it's too late..
     
    DomainMagnate, Mar 1, 2006 IP
  7. SumitBahl

    SumitBahl Reign of Chaos

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    #7
    This is the latest of email scams i've heard. These scammers comeup with new tricks very fast.
     
    SumitBahl, Mar 2, 2006 IP
  8. The Big Deal

    The Big Deal Peon

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    #8
    "Are you want to login with id"
    That would be the first sign of a phish...:p
     
    The Big Deal, Mar 2, 2006 IP
  9. vic_msn

    vic_msn Well-Known Member

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    #9
    yes a dialog box pop ups[from firefox] and warns that are you sure you want to login whn i cli k on the link
     
    vic_msn, Mar 2, 2006 IP
  10. devin

    devin Guest

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    #10
    first sure sign of a scammer: their english SUCKS. :D
     
    devin, Mar 2, 2006 IP
  11. PedstersPlanet

    PedstersPlanet Peon

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    Rule number 1: Always look at the email source (if it is html) then u'll know straight away......

    If you clicked it, it could've read your yahoo cookie and bish-bash-bosh, they got your I.D....... their English might suck, but their coding could kick ass.
     
    PedstersPlanet, Mar 3, 2006 IP
  12. DarkNinja

    DarkNinja Peon

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    #12
    Please send me a check for $1000, and I will give it to Google, and they will turn it into $1,000,000, and I will give you back $500,000 in just one week.

    First send me your 'cc' number, bank number, & PIN number.

    I will also need your eBay, AOL & Yahoo log-in and PIN.
     
    DarkNinja, Mar 3, 2006 IP
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  13. DarkNinja

    DarkNinja Peon

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    Nice catch devin!

    "is chosen", in stead of "has been chosen", which anyone who actually works for Yahoo would already know.
     
    DarkNinja, Mar 3, 2006 IP
  14. Jenstar

    Jenstar Active Member

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    #14
    Aside from the other obvious clues, anything that comes internally from Yahoo (ie. an employee) does not come from a @yahoo.com email address. It would come from @yahoo-inc.com
     
    Jenstar, Mar 3, 2006 IP
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    Skribblez Notable Member

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    #15
    I do agree with you there. This one sounds really convincing, but the grammar however, does not. :p Nice try though..
     
    Skribblez, Mar 3, 2006 IP
  16. kk22bbme

    kk22bbme Peon

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    i've been a victim of that phishing before...
     
    kk22bbme, Mar 4, 2006 IP
  17. bluemouse2

    bluemouse2 Well-Known Member

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    #17
    Yahoo rocks! ;)
     
    bluemouse2, Mar 4, 2006 IP
  18. Notting

    Notting Notable Member

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    #18
    Dont delete it!!!

    Go to this site http://www.419eater.com/

    Fight back against the scammers! Everyone should take a peek at this site - it is a real gem!

    :::Notting:::
     
    Notting, Mar 4, 2006 IP
  19. lovelylovely

    lovelylovely Guest

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    #19
    just logged to one of my yahoo account today and saw this

    Yahoo! Mail YOU WON $500! Please get your money!


    You won $500! Yahoo! Mail congratulates you!

    CONGRATULATIONS!

    YOU WON $500!



    Yahoo! Mail gives members random cash prizes. Today, your account is randomly selected as the one of 12 top winners accounts who will get cash prizes from us. Please click the link below and follow instructions on our web site. Your money will be paid directly to your e-gold, PayPal, StormPay or MoneyBookers account.

    Click here to get your prize:

    http://www.yahoo. com/lottery/prizes.php?sid=a3n92dj2d3&rd=us&id=23018392384378&uid=2e5a4h43u2r3u5y1c3&id=28403934224345345

    (space is given by me here before .com)

    Sincerely,
    The Yahoo.com staff
    Yahoo.com http://www.yahoo.com

    the backend of that click was

    http://www.yahoo.com|lottery|prizes.php&sid=a3n92dj2d3&rd=us&id=23018392384378

    and it says it was from Yahoo! Mail" <admin@mail.yahoo.com> LOL

    anyone else getting them too or just me
     
    lovelylovely, Mar 4, 2006 IP
  20. Crazy_Rob

    Crazy_Rob I seen't it!

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    Nice, dude! :D

    Just reply with your credit card number so they can credit your account $500.
     
    Crazy_Rob, Mar 4, 2006 IP
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