Phishing for dummies...

[doubledown68]

So, my parents get an urgent call this evening from someone looking for me, claiming to be from Bank of America. He was adamant that he talked to me last month -- at their number -- about an "offer" of some sort.

Thankfully, Mom knew the guy was full of ****. Guy gave her an 800 number, with an extension to call. I call the number, dial the extension... it's a message from "Card Services" saying its after hours, and would I please leave my name, number, address, CREDIT CARD ACCT NUMBER, AND SSN.

I call Mom back and say its a scam... she calls the dude on the cell number that popped up and said all I got was a message.. response was that, well, the "lines are down" right now.

I google search the 800 number, and sure 'nuff, it's a scam. On the morrow I'm calling the Cleveland police (because that's the area code that called my folks) and letting them know what's up.

The lesson, I suppose.. be careful.. don't be dumb, all that stuff.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

Well, you should start with some live concerts. "Live Phish Volume 18" is a good place to start. I was at that show in Dallas. Great vibe running throughout the songs.

(And when I get some of those scams, I'll sometimes take the time to give them a fake name, credit card and SSN number. Hopefully, they'll spend a few minutes wasting time running the fake numbers.)

 

[mike311gd]

I always thought Phish was overrated.

 

[John]

I always thought Phish was overrated.

Same here. Love the Dead, love Widespread Panic, but Phish never did anything for me.

 

[mike311gd]

I always thought Phish was overrated.

Same here. Love the Dead, love Widespread Panic, but Phish never did anything for me.

The Dead spoiled Phish for me. Well, Phish didn't help much, either.

 

[mustangj17]

That was me calling. And ummmm your SSN again please.