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csziggy

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9. I got those for a while - it's a scam

Sun Nov 18, 2018, 11:56 PM

Nov 2018

They are spoofing your address and in my case even my web host info down to the server where my site (and some email addresses) are hosted.

When I got the first one I called my web host and the tech I talked to was very reassuring about it. He did recommend changing passwords on all my accounts, but frankly I never bothered. (I had to leave town to go to a wedding, then take care of business.)

Since then I have gotten several more but none of their threat ever came to anything. One dated Nov. 3 said they had hacked my account on Nov. 8!

I just wish they'd tried to call me - I keep a whistle near the phone to use on the Windows Technical Support and IRS scammers. I would love to use it on these clowns.

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Hacking question [View all] Chalco Nov 2018 OP

You should change your passwords, but it is a scam. 5X Nov 2018 #1

Every single one? Chalco Nov 2018 #2

The important ones for sure and the others if you use 5X Nov 2018 #3

Thanks Chalco Nov 2018 #4

I've been getting one a week SixString Nov 2018 #5

Looks very similar to the one I got! Thanks Chalco Nov 2018 #7

I got the same email a couple weeks ago. LakeSuperiorView Nov 2018 #6

Thanks, very helpful. nt Chalco Nov 2018 #8

I got those for a while - it's a scam csziggy Nov 2018 #9

It was almost certainly from a previous compromise... SKKY Jan 2019 #10