Web Scammer or Big Brother ?

4 Scale · 07-07-2021, 04:50 PM

In various jobs I've supervised data security. I also at one point worked for a data security firm. So I have an academic interest in scams.

It's discouraging how they get a little bit more sophisticated every year. It's an arms race - the hardware/software vendors try to stay ahead of the curve, and often do, but not always.

If there is any question at all - assume it is a scam. Never, never ever click on or open an attachment unless you are 100% sure it is legit.

sheepherder · 07-07-2021, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 4 Scale

If there is any question at all - assume it is a scam.

What?!? You mean this ISN'T the beginning of a beautiful friendship???

OK, I got a PM from 'Vickie'. She described some electrical problems she is having with her 1986 Vette. Coincidentally, they are the same problems I've had with my 1986 Vette! I remember starting a thread describing my starting/VATS problems some years back. Just a few weeks ago I posted about my courtesy lights staying on after closing the doors and subsequently draining the battery overnight. Wow, talk about coincidences!

It's like 'Vickie' read my recent thread and then Searched out my previous posts. And asked for help. So as to 'set the hook', so to speak.

I'm thinking that maybe I should just offer to send her some money to get her Vette fixed.

07-07-2021, 04:50 PM	#1
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 490 Times in 251 Posts	In various jobs I've supervised data security. I also at one point worked for a data security firm. So I have an academic interest in scams. It's discouraging how they get a little bit more sophisticated every year. It's an arms race - the hardware/software vendors try to stay ahead of the curve, and often do, but not always. If there is any question at all - assume it is a scam. Never, never ever click on or open an attachment unless you are 100% sure it is legit.