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Monday, February 04, 2013
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Sony PlayStation Network Hacked
Sony shut down its PlayStation Network last week because it has discovered a "non-gaming" intrusion into the system.
However, it had not realised until late yesterday (after forensic security testing) that the breach had led to the theft of the data of the 77 million users. This data theft could compromise the financial security of the 77 million users who have registered their details with Sony.
Here is a list of FAQ's from the Sony site re the security breach:
Update on PSN Service Outages
Q.1 When did you realise the system had been intruded?
We discovered between April 17 and April 19 there was an illegal and unauthorized intrusion into our network.
Q.2 How did you know that the system was intruded?
We watch for any issues that may be raised with respect to security and monitor for such issues both internally and externally.
Q.3 What is the main reason to this problem? Which parts of the system were vulnerable to the intrusion?
We are currently conducting a thorough investigation of the situation. Since this is an overall security related issue, we will not comment further on this case.
Q.4 What action did you take (are you taking)? Is there any possibility of further unauthorized access?
As soon as we learned of this issue, 1) we temporarily turned off PlayStation Network and Qriocity services in order to conduct a thorough investigation and to verify the smooth and secure operation of our network services, 2) we have also engaged an outside, recognized security firm to conduct a full and complete investigation into what happened, and 3) quickly taken steps to enhance security and strengthen our network infrastructure by re-building our system to provide you with greater protection of your personal information.
Q.5 How many were affected? How many per each region? What is the latest status of PlayStation Network registered account/ operating countries.
Our investigation indicates that all PlayStation Network/ Qriocity accounts may have been affected.
Q.6 Does that mean all users’ information was compromised? Tell us more in details of what personal information leaked.
In terms of possibility, yes. We believe that an unauthorized person has obtained the following information that you provided: name, address (city, state/province, zip or postal code), country, email address, birthdate, PlayStation Network/Qriocity password, login, password security answers, and handle/PSN online ID. It is also possible that your profile data may have been obtained, including purchase history and billing address (city, state/province, zip or postal code). If you have authorized a sub-account for your dependent, the same data with respect to your dependent may have been obtained. If you have provided your credit card data through PlayStation Network or Qriocity, it is possible that your credit card number (excluding security code) and expiration date may also have been obtained.
Q.7 Have you notified those users?
We are sending out e-mails directly to these users to their e-mail address registered on the PS Network accounts. Also, we have posted web notices, and additional necessary procedures have been followed by each region.
Q.8 Have you received reports or claims that their PSN ID information/ credit card had been used improperly?
Not at this point in time.
Q.9 I want to know if my account has been affected.
To protect against possible identity theft or other financial loss, we encourage you to remain vigilant to review your account statements and to monitor your credit reports. Additionally, if you use the same user name or password for your PlayStation Network or Qriocity service account for other unrelated services or accounts, we strongly recommend that you change them. When the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services are back on line, we also strongly recommend that you log on to change your password.
For your security, we encourage you to be especially aware of email, telephone, postal mail or other scams that ask for personal or sensitive information. Sony will not contact you in any way, including by email, asking for your credit card number, social security number or other personally identifiable information. If you are asked for this information, you can be confident Sony is not the entity asking.
Q.10 What should I do to prevent any unauthorized use of my (credit card) personal information?
For your security, we encourage you to be especially aware of email, telephone, postal mail or other scams that ask for personal or sensitive information. Sony will not contact you in any way, including by email, asking for your credit card number, social security number or other personally identifiable information. If you are asked for this information, you can be confident Sony is not the entity asking. Additionally, if you use the same user name or password for your PlayStation Network or Qriocity service account for other unrelated services or accounts, we strongly recommend that you change them. When the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services are back on line, we also strongly recommend that you log on to change your password.
To protect against possible identity theft or other financial loss, we encourage you to remain vigilant to review your account statements and to monitor your credit reports.
Q.11 Since when have PSN/Qriocity become unavailable and in which region?
PSN/Qriocity services have not been available since April 20 (US time) in all regions.
Q.12 How come it is taking so much time to resume the service?
We are taking the investigation seriously. We decided to keep the service down to allow us to conduct a thorough investigation and verify smooth operation of our network services.
Q.13 How serious is this? Have the hackers broken the security on PSN/Qriocity? Are you taking necessary measures to prevent such outage happening in the future?
Since this is an overall security related issue, we will not comment further on this case but we are working to restore and maintain the services, including countermeasures against future intrusions.
Q.14 When will the service resume?
We are taking the investigation seriously. We will keep the service down to allow us to conduct a thorough investigation and verify smooth operation of our network services but are working hard to resume the services as soon as we can be reasonably assured security concerns are addressed.
Q.15 Seems like SOE service was also not available/ suffering outage. Is this true? Is this due to the same reason as the PSN/Qriocity outage?
SOE's service is available although a service interruption due to an external attack did occur. A thorough investigation is ongoing.
Q.16 I want my money back (subscription fee, content) since the PSN/Qriocity was not available.
When the full services are restored and the length of the outage is known, we will assess the correct course of action.
Q.17 There seems to be some games that cannot be played even offline?
Depending on the game titles, but mainly PSN games, some may require access to PSN for trophy sync, security check, etc.
Contact Details
Country Customer Support
Africa sonycustomercare.mea@ap.sony.com
Australia 1-300 365-911
Austria 0820 44 45 40
Belgium 011 516 406
Bulgaria support@sbhbg.com
Croatia playstation.hr@arsvenatus.hr
Cyprus 22352282
Czech Republic 222 864 199
Denmark 90137013
Estonia 6543484
Finland 600411911
France 0820 31 32 33
Germany 01805 766 977
Greece 801 11 92000
Hungary 1 814 4800
Iceland 591- 5100
India 1800-103-7799
Ireland 0818 365065
Israel 09-9711700
Italy 199 116 266
Latvia 67046049
Lithuania 37338655
Luxembourg 0820 31 32 33
Malta 234 360 00
Middle East - All sonycustomercare.mea@ap.sony.com
Netherlands 0495 574 817
New Zealand 09 415 2447
Norway 82068322
Poland 0 801 230 000
Portugal 707 23 23 10
Romania support@sbhbg.com
Russia 8-800-200-76-67
Slovakia 232 112 209
Slovenia 1 510 31 30
South Africa 0861 773783
Spain 902 102 102
Sweden 09002033075
Switzerland 0848 84 00 85
Turkey bilgi@eu.sony.com
Ukraine 0 800 307 669
UK 0844 736 0595
However, it had not realised until late yesterday (after forensic security testing) that the breach had led to the theft of the data of the 77 million users. This data theft could compromise the financial security of the 77 million users who have registered their details with Sony.
Here is a list of FAQ's from the Sony site re the security breach:
Update on PSN Service Outages
Q.1 When did you realise the system had been intruded?
We discovered between April 17 and April 19 there was an illegal and unauthorized intrusion into our network.
Q.2 How did you know that the system was intruded?
We watch for any issues that may be raised with respect to security and monitor for such issues both internally and externally.
Q.3 What is the main reason to this problem? Which parts of the system were vulnerable to the intrusion?
We are currently conducting a thorough investigation of the situation. Since this is an overall security related issue, we will not comment further on this case.
Q.4 What action did you take (are you taking)? Is there any possibility of further unauthorized access?
As soon as we learned of this issue, 1) we temporarily turned off PlayStation Network and Qriocity services in order to conduct a thorough investigation and to verify the smooth and secure operation of our network services, 2) we have also engaged an outside, recognized security firm to conduct a full and complete investigation into what happened, and 3) quickly taken steps to enhance security and strengthen our network infrastructure by re-building our system to provide you with greater protection of your personal information.
Q.5 How many were affected? How many per each region? What is the latest status of PlayStation Network registered account/ operating countries.
Our investigation indicates that all PlayStation Network/ Qriocity accounts may have been affected.
Q.6 Does that mean all users’ information was compromised? Tell us more in details of what personal information leaked.
In terms of possibility, yes. We believe that an unauthorized person has obtained the following information that you provided: name, address (city, state/province, zip or postal code), country, email address, birthdate, PlayStation Network/Qriocity password, login, password security answers, and handle/PSN online ID. It is also possible that your profile data may have been obtained, including purchase history and billing address (city, state/province, zip or postal code). If you have authorized a sub-account for your dependent, the same data with respect to your dependent may have been obtained. If you have provided your credit card data through PlayStation Network or Qriocity, it is possible that your credit card number (excluding security code) and expiration date may also have been obtained.
Q.7 Have you notified those users?
We are sending out e-mails directly to these users to their e-mail address registered on the PS Network accounts. Also, we have posted web notices, and additional necessary procedures have been followed by each region.
Q.8 Have you received reports or claims that their PSN ID information/ credit card had been used improperly?
Not at this point in time.
Q.9 I want to know if my account has been affected.
To protect against possible identity theft or other financial loss, we encourage you to remain vigilant to review your account statements and to monitor your credit reports. Additionally, if you use the same user name or password for your PlayStation Network or Qriocity service account for other unrelated services or accounts, we strongly recommend that you change them. When the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services are back on line, we also strongly recommend that you log on to change your password.
For your security, we encourage you to be especially aware of email, telephone, postal mail or other scams that ask for personal or sensitive information. Sony will not contact you in any way, including by email, asking for your credit card number, social security number or other personally identifiable information. If you are asked for this information, you can be confident Sony is not the entity asking.
Q.10 What should I do to prevent any unauthorized use of my (credit card) personal information?
For your security, we encourage you to be especially aware of email, telephone, postal mail or other scams that ask for personal or sensitive information. Sony will not contact you in any way, including by email, asking for your credit card number, social security number or other personally identifiable information. If you are asked for this information, you can be confident Sony is not the entity asking. Additionally, if you use the same user name or password for your PlayStation Network or Qriocity service account for other unrelated services or accounts, we strongly recommend that you change them. When the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services are back on line, we also strongly recommend that you log on to change your password.
To protect against possible identity theft or other financial loss, we encourage you to remain vigilant to review your account statements and to monitor your credit reports.
Q.11 Since when have PSN/Qriocity become unavailable and in which region?
PSN/Qriocity services have not been available since April 20 (US time) in all regions.
Q.12 How come it is taking so much time to resume the service?
We are taking the investigation seriously. We decided to keep the service down to allow us to conduct a thorough investigation and verify smooth operation of our network services.
Q.13 How serious is this? Have the hackers broken the security on PSN/Qriocity? Are you taking necessary measures to prevent such outage happening in the future?
Since this is an overall security related issue, we will not comment further on this case but we are working to restore and maintain the services, including countermeasures against future intrusions.
Q.14 When will the service resume?
We are taking the investigation seriously. We will keep the service down to allow us to conduct a thorough investigation and verify smooth operation of our network services but are working hard to resume the services as soon as we can be reasonably assured security concerns are addressed.
Q.15 Seems like SOE service was also not available/ suffering outage. Is this true? Is this due to the same reason as the PSN/Qriocity outage?
SOE's service is available although a service interruption due to an external attack did occur. A thorough investigation is ongoing.
Q.16 I want my money back (subscription fee, content) since the PSN/Qriocity was not available.
When the full services are restored and the length of the outage is known, we will assess the correct course of action.
Q.17 There seems to be some games that cannot be played even offline?
Depending on the game titles, but mainly PSN games, some may require access to PSN for trophy sync, security check, etc.
Contact Details
Country Customer Support
Africa sonycustomercare.mea@ap.sony.com
Australia 1-300 365-911
Austria 0820 44 45 40
Belgium 011 516 406
Bulgaria support@sbhbg.com
Croatia playstation.hr@arsvenatus.hr
Cyprus 22352282
Czech Republic 222 864 199
Denmark 90137013
Estonia 6543484
Finland 600411911
France 0820 31 32 33
Germany 01805 766 977
Greece 801 11 92000
Hungary 1 814 4800
Iceland 591- 5100
India 1800-103-7799
Ireland 0818 365065
Israel 09-9711700
Italy 199 116 266
Latvia 67046049
Lithuania 37338655
Luxembourg 0820 31 32 33
Malta 234 360 00
Middle East - All sonycustomercare.mea@ap.sony.com
Netherlands 0495 574 817
New Zealand 09 415 2447
Norway 82068322
Poland 0 801 230 000
Portugal 707 23 23 10
Romania support@sbhbg.com
Russia 8-800-200-76-67
Slovakia 232 112 209
Slovenia 1 510 31 30
South Africa 0861 773783
Spain 902 102 102
Sweden 09002033075
Switzerland 0848 84 00 85
Turkey bilgi@eu.sony.com
Ukraine 0 800 307 669
UK 0844 736 0595
Monday, September 17, 2007
This scammer is after my bank details so that he can commit identity theft and launder money (the latter would of course leave me open to prosecution).
Hello,
I want to solicit your attention to recieve money on my behalf.
The purpose of my contacting you is because you live in western world.
When you reply this message,i will send you the full details and more
information about myself and the funds.
My personal email is: chen_guan42@yahoo.com.hk
Thank you.
Chen Guangyuan
Hello,
I want to solicit your attention to recieve money on my behalf.
The purpose of my contacting you is because you live in western world.
When you reply this message,i will send you the full details and more
information about myself and the funds.
My personal email is: chen_guan42@yahoo.com.hk
Thank you.
Chen Guangyuan
Monday, June 25, 2007
This scammer claims to run an art gallery in Hong Kong, and is looking for a "representative" in another country to handle money transfers for a 10% commission.
Under no circumstances fall for this scam:
1 The scammer will use the perosnal details provided by the victim to commit identity theft, and
2 He will use the victim's bank account to launder money (which is a criminal offence)
Hello,
I'm Chung Hu founder and president of Arts & Crafts GalleryLLC......we're nestled in the Green Mountains of Central Hongkong.
Beforebecoming a full time gallery owner, I owned a mail order company and animport/export gift business while collecting art and antiques for overtwenty years as an avocation.
I specialized in antiques of the Arts &Crafts Movement and later I collectedn Asian and tribal art. It is thisinvaluable international business and unique "collecting" perspective which I feel will benefit you.
We are searching for representatives who can help me establish a medium ofgetting to my customers in Europe,Canada and America as well as makingpayments through you as my payment officer. It is upon this note that iseek your assistance to stand as my representative in your country.
Notethat, as my representative under the companyordinance,Pursuant to Section 158(5), you will receive 10% of whateveramount you receive for the company and the balance will be paid into anaccount we will avail to you.
Please, to facilitate the conclusion of thistransaction if accepted,do send me promptly by email the following:
(1)Your full names,
(2)Contact address and,
(3)Phone/fax numbers.
(4)Tell me a little about yourself and your present occupation.
Notethat your age must be included.
Thank you for your time.
'Regards,
Mr. Chung HuPresident,
Arts & Crafts Gallery,
Hongkong.
Email:artscraftsgalleryhongkong01@rediffmail.com
TEL\FAX:852-301-62001
Under no circumstances fall for this scam:
1 The scammer will use the perosnal details provided by the victim to commit identity theft, and
2 He will use the victim's bank account to launder money (which is a criminal offence)
Hello,
I'm Chung Hu founder and president of Arts & Crafts GalleryLLC......we're nestled in the Green Mountains of Central Hongkong.
Beforebecoming a full time gallery owner, I owned a mail order company and animport/export gift business while collecting art and antiques for overtwenty years as an avocation.
I specialized in antiques of the Arts &Crafts Movement and later I collectedn Asian and tribal art. It is thisinvaluable international business and unique "collecting" perspective which I feel will benefit you.
We are searching for representatives who can help me establish a medium ofgetting to my customers in Europe,Canada and America as well as makingpayments through you as my payment officer. It is upon this note that iseek your assistance to stand as my representative in your country.
Notethat, as my representative under the companyordinance,Pursuant to Section 158(5), you will receive 10% of whateveramount you receive for the company and the balance will be paid into anaccount we will avail to you.
Please, to facilitate the conclusion of thistransaction if accepted,do send me promptly by email the following:
(1)Your full names,
(2)Contact address and,
(3)Phone/fax numbers.
(4)Tell me a little about yourself and your present occupation.
Notethat your age must be included.
Thank you for your time.
'Regards,
Mr. Chung HuPresident,
Arts & Crafts Gallery,
Hongkong.
Email:artscraftsgalleryhongkong01@rediffmail.com
TEL\FAX:852-301-62001
Thursday, June 21, 2007
This particular scammer is trying a "variation on a theme". Instead of telling me that I have "won" a lottery, or other such tosh, he claims to be a "money lender".
Allegedly the scammer, on receiving my personal details, will offer me a loan.
Don't fall for this one.
It is merely a trick to divest the gullible of their personal details, so that the scammer can raid their bank accounts and commit identity theft.
Good day,
I am Mr James Walters a money lender i give out loan to all in need ofhelp.
Are you looking for money to pay bills?
I want you to know that ican help you with loan and i will be glad to offer you a loan.
jameswalterloanfirm@yahoo.de
BORROWERS INFORMATION
Your names ................................
Your country...............................
Your address ................
Your Age...............................
Your Fax Number...................
Your occupation..........................
Your marital status ......................
Current Status at place of work.........
Sex...................................
Phone number..............................
Monthly Income...............................
Amount Needed...........................
Thanks.
Mr James Walters
Allegedly the scammer, on receiving my personal details, will offer me a loan.
Don't fall for this one.
It is merely a trick to divest the gullible of their personal details, so that the scammer can raid their bank accounts and commit identity theft.
Good day,
I am Mr James Walters a money lender i give out loan to all in need ofhelp.
Are you looking for money to pay bills?
I want you to know that ican help you with loan and i will be glad to offer you a loan.
jameswalterloanfirm@yahoo.de
BORROWERS INFORMATION
Your names ................................
Your country...............................
Your address ................
Your Age...............................
Your Fax Number...................
Your occupation..........................
Your marital status ......................
Current Status at place of work.........
Sex...................................
Phone number..............................
Monthly Income...............................
Amount Needed...........................
Thanks.
Mr James Walters
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
This is without a doubt the most badly written email scam that I have ever received.
Once you have worked your way through the assault on the English language, it becomes clear that the scammer is trying to persuade you of his good faith by offering you his credit card number.
Be warned, there is no credit card.
The scammer will use this "act of faith" to lull you into a false sense of security, and try to do the following:
1 Elicit from you your bank account details, and other personal information, so that he can commit identity theft.
2 Claim that he has "overpaid" you by accident, with regard to any deposit made into your account. He will ask you to settle the overpayment by transfer. By the time that you realise that no money has in fact been paid into your account, it will be too late.
3 Convince you to take other larger deposits in your account, which are in fact laundered money.
Avoid!
Hello Mr., Mrs.
I am Mr. ROUDAUT, at the time of the marriage of my son; I would like to reserve your restaurant for the day of October 30, 2006.
I intend to regulate by credit card has distance. For that I would like to be in liaison with the person in charge in load for the room.
I make a point of announcing that my budget for the marriage is 6 000 euros planned for a cocktail and a dinner (of 10h with 18h).
You will thus understand that I want the best for my only son and all that is essential with the good course of this reception. Also I would like to make a reservation for 15 guests or to reserve the entire restaurant if possible. Is what with my budget you will be able to ensure the good course of the ceremony?
I would like to ask you for a service:
I would like to make come from here October 27, 2006, a group of 3 people towards you so that they can work with you during the preparations (they will be occupied of the choice for the menu, decoration to be little and if required to make a simulation of the ceremony before my arrival). In fact, it is also so that you have physical people with whom to treat before my arrival on your premise.
However I would wish by the same occasion that you regulate the travel agency which is occupied of their plane tickets. I remind to you that knowing that this is not your activity; we offer to you a commission of 500 euros for this service.
It is has to say you will take on my N° of credit card an amount of 3500 euros as instalment (once arrived I will freeze again you the remainder of the amount is 6000 euros) for the reservation + your commission as well as the amount of 3000 euros for the bills of the team of 3 people of which I spoke to you and to forward this sum by mandate Western Union to the agency PRESTIGE VOYAGE located In Ivory Coast of which I will communicate the co-ordinates at the convenient period to you.
In fact, my company has a reduction with this agency, thus I envisaged there to regulate their tickets. I am currently in New Guinea for a congress and I benefitted from the occasion to take my son as his future wife with me for the choice of the accessories which they will need at the time of the ceremony.
Thus I am on standby of your confirmation in order to communicate to you my N° of credit card + the scratch date for the payment to accompany by an authorization which I myself will sign.
I ask you moreover to render this service, because the travel agency cannot will take remote credit card if not, I would have forwarded to them my N° of credit card.
In waiting of your confirmation, please join to me as of reception of this mail.
Very Cordially
Mr. ALAIN ROUDAUT
Once you have worked your way through the assault on the English language, it becomes clear that the scammer is trying to persuade you of his good faith by offering you his credit card number.
Be warned, there is no credit card.
The scammer will use this "act of faith" to lull you into a false sense of security, and try to do the following:
1 Elicit from you your bank account details, and other personal information, so that he can commit identity theft.
2 Claim that he has "overpaid" you by accident, with regard to any deposit made into your account. He will ask you to settle the overpayment by transfer. By the time that you realise that no money has in fact been paid into your account, it will be too late.
3 Convince you to take other larger deposits in your account, which are in fact laundered money.
Avoid!
Hello Mr., Mrs.
I am Mr. ROUDAUT, at the time of the marriage of my son; I would like to reserve your restaurant for the day of October 30, 2006.
I intend to regulate by credit card has distance. For that I would like to be in liaison with the person in charge in load for the room.
I make a point of announcing that my budget for the marriage is 6 000 euros planned for a cocktail and a dinner (of 10h with 18h).
You will thus understand that I want the best for my only son and all that is essential with the good course of this reception. Also I would like to make a reservation for 15 guests or to reserve the entire restaurant if possible. Is what with my budget you will be able to ensure the good course of the ceremony?
I would like to ask you for a service:
I would like to make come from here October 27, 2006, a group of 3 people towards you so that they can work with you during the preparations (they will be occupied of the choice for the menu, decoration to be little and if required to make a simulation of the ceremony before my arrival). In fact, it is also so that you have physical people with whom to treat before my arrival on your premise.
However I would wish by the same occasion that you regulate the travel agency which is occupied of their plane tickets. I remind to you that knowing that this is not your activity; we offer to you a commission of 500 euros for this service.
It is has to say you will take on my N° of credit card an amount of 3500 euros as instalment (once arrived I will freeze again you the remainder of the amount is 6000 euros) for the reservation + your commission as well as the amount of 3000 euros for the bills of the team of 3 people of which I spoke to you and to forward this sum by mandate Western Union to the agency PRESTIGE VOYAGE located In Ivory Coast of which I will communicate the co-ordinates at the convenient period to you.
In fact, my company has a reduction with this agency, thus I envisaged there to regulate their tickets. I am currently in New Guinea for a congress and I benefitted from the occasion to take my son as his future wife with me for the choice of the accessories which they will need at the time of the ceremony.
Thus I am on standby of your confirmation in order to communicate to you my N° of credit card + the scratch date for the payment to accompany by an authorization which I myself will sign.
I ask you moreover to render this service, because the travel agency cannot will take remote credit card if not, I would have forwarded to them my N° of credit card.
In waiting of your confirmation, please join to me as of reception of this mail.
Very Cordially
Mr. ALAIN ROUDAUT
Thursday, March 02, 2006
This fake lottery scam asks me to provide personal details with my claim.
This is a very nice trick, were I to be stupid enough to reply the scammer would use my details to commit identity theft.
Do not, under any circumstances, fall for this con.
BONO LOTTO INTERNATIONAL,
10 C/Teresa,
Madrid 20068,
Spain.
FROM: THE
DESK OF THE DIRECTOR PROMOTIONS,
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD
DEPARTMENT,
REF: GUPL/76-A18FYU125
BATCH:SP-850MTD79125/081
NOTIFICATION; FINAL NOTICE
We are pleased to inform you of the
announcement today, 1st March, 2006 the winners of the BONO LOTTO
INTERNATIONAL held on 28th FEBRUARY,2006.
Your email address attached
to ticket number 4589, with serial number A025-09 drew the lucky
numbers 37-13-80-65-56-87, and consequently won in category C.
You
have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay of $1,500, 000.00 in
cash credited to file REF NGUPL/76-A18FYU125.
This is from total prize
money of $10,000.000.00 shared among the international winners in the
category A,B,C.
All participants were selected through a computer
ballot system drawn from more than 100,000 companies/individuals from
Middle East,Australia,New Zealand,America, Asia, Europe and North
America as part of our International Promotions Program, which is
conducted annually.
                                              Â
CONGRATULATIONS!
Your fund is now deposited with CAJA MADRID ESPANA
(paying bank)Â insured in your email address.
Due to the mix up of
some numbers and names, we ask that you keep this award strictly from
public notice until your claim has been processed and your money
remitted to your account.
This is part of our security protocol to
avoid double claiming or unscrupulous acts by participants of this
program.
We hope with a part of your prize, you will participate in
our end of year high stakes $25 million International lotto.
To begin
your claim, please contact your paying bank immediately:
CONTACT
PERSON: Mr.Jose Luis Jack
EMAIL:
websit:
http://www.cajamadrid.es
PHONE:+
NOTE:You are to
contact our fiduciary paying bank with the details below:
                            CLAIM FORM
FULL NAMES OF
BENEFICIARY:.......................................
CONTACT
ADDRESS:.................................................
CITY/STATE:......................................................
COUNTRY:.........................................................
NATIONALITY:.....................................................
OCCUPATION:......................................................
SEX:.......................AGE:..................................
MARITAL STATUS...................................................
TEL/FAX:.........................................................
NEXT
OF KIN:.....................................................
AMOUNT
WON:......................................................
REFENCE
NO:................BATCH NO:.............................
LUCKY
NO:..................TICKET NO.............................
SERIAL
NO:.................LOTTERY DATE:.........................
Remember
that this program is organised to enhance unity and also encourage all
micro-soft users all over the world. Congratulations once again from
all members of our staff, and thank you for being part of our
promotions program.
Yours faithfully,
REV. GEORGE HARRIS
Online
coordinator for BONO LOTTO PRIZE AWARD DEPT
Sweepstakes International
Program.
CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE: This email message, including any
attachments, is intended only for the use of the intended recipient(s)
and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and
prohibited from unauthorized disclosure under applicable law. If you
are not the intended recipient of this message, any dissemination,
distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you
received this message in error, please notify the sender by reply email
and destroy all copies of the original message.
                                                   WARNING!!!
ANY
MAIL RECIEVED OF THIS SUCH WITH ANY OTHER TRADE MARK OR ADDRESS SHOULD
BE FOWARDED TO THIS BOX IMMEDIATELY, THIS WILL HELP US TO FIGHT SCAM
AND LOTTERY IMPOSTERS.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANTICIPATED CO-OPERATION.
Copyright © 1994-2005 Bono Lotto Priz Award. All rights reserved. Terms
of Service - Guidelines.
This is a very nice trick, were I to be stupid enough to reply the scammer would use my details to commit identity theft.
Do not, under any circumstances, fall for this con.
BONO LOTTO INTERNATIONAL,
10 C/Teresa,
Madrid 20068,
Spain.
FROM: THE
DESK OF THE DIRECTOR PROMOTIONS,
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD
DEPARTMENT,
REF: GUPL/76-A18FYU125
BATCH:SP-850MTD79125/081
NOTIFICATION; FINAL NOTICE
We are pleased to inform you of the
announcement today, 1st March, 2006 the winners of the BONO LOTTO
INTERNATIONAL held on 28th FEBRUARY,2006.
Your email address attached
to ticket number 4589, with serial number A025-09 drew the lucky
numbers 37-13-80-65-56-87, and consequently won in category C.
You
have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay of $1,500, 000.00 in
cash credited to file REF NGUPL/76-A18FYU125.
This is from total prize
money of $10,000.000.00 shared among the international winners in the
category A,B,C.
All participants were selected through a computer
ballot system drawn from more than 100,000 companies/individuals from
Middle East,Australia,New Zealand,America, Asia, Europe and North
America as part of our International Promotions Program, which is
conducted annually.
                                              Â
CONGRATULATIONS!
Your fund is now deposited with CAJA MADRID ESPANA
(paying bank)Â insured in your email address.
Due to the mix up of
some numbers and names, we ask that you keep this award strictly from
public notice until your claim has been processed and your money
remitted to your account.
This is part of our security protocol to
avoid double claiming or unscrupulous acts by participants of this
program.
We hope with a part of your prize, you will participate in
our end of year high stakes $25 million International lotto.
To begin
your claim, please contact your paying bank immediately:
CONTACT
PERSON: Mr.Jose Luis Jack
EMAIL:
websit:
http://www.cajamadrid.es
PHONE:+
NOTE:You are to
contact our fiduciary paying bank with the details below:
                            CLAIM FORM
FULL NAMES OF
BENEFICIARY:.......................................
CONTACT
ADDRESS:.................................................
CITY/STATE:......................................................
COUNTRY:.........................................................
NATIONALITY:.....................................................
OCCUPATION:......................................................
SEX:.......................AGE:..................................
MARITAL STATUS...................................................
TEL/FAX:.........................................................
NEXT
OF KIN:.....................................................
AMOUNT
WON:......................................................
REFENCE
NO:................BATCH NO:.............................
LUCKY
NO:..................TICKET NO.............................
SERIAL
NO:.................LOTTERY DATE:.........................
Remember
that this program is organised to enhance unity and also encourage all
micro-soft users all over the world. Congratulations once again from
all members of our staff, and thank you for being part of our
promotions program.
Yours faithfully,
REV. GEORGE HARRIS
Online
coordinator for BONO LOTTO PRIZE AWARD DEPT
Sweepstakes International
Program.
CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE: This email message, including any
attachments, is intended only for the use of the intended recipient(s)
and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and
prohibited from unauthorized disclosure under applicable law. If you
are not the intended recipient of this message, any dissemination,
distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you
received this message in error, please notify the sender by reply email
and destroy all copies of the original message.
                                                   WARNING!!!
ANY
MAIL RECIEVED OF THIS SUCH WITH ANY OTHER TRADE MARK OR ADDRESS SHOULD
BE FOWARDED TO THIS BOX IMMEDIATELY, THIS WILL HELP US TO FIGHT SCAM
AND LOTTERY IMPOSTERS.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANTICIPATED CO-OPERATION.
Copyright © 1994-2005 Bono Lotto Priz Award. All rights reserved. Terms
of Service - Guidelines.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
PHISH ALERT
Be warned, there is yet another PayPal phish infesting the net at the moment.
This one looks extremely plausible, as it contains numerous graphics and links.
However, as with all the other phishes, it is a con designed to trick you into revealing your passcodes.
PayPal confirm that it is a fake, and are taking action to shut down the website that it links to.
In the meantime, should you receive one of these, do not click on the link but throw the email away.
Text, without graphics, of the phish follows below:
Protect
Your Identity
Dear PayPal Member,
Identity protection matters. And PayPal works day and night to help keep your identity safe. That's why we created a new Identity Protection area for update your PayPal records to help you increase your privacy and protect your identity.
PayPal's world class fraud investigators share 5 important actions you can take to help prevent identity theft and protect your account.
Update Your Profile
If you've closed a credit card or bank account recently, remember to go to PayPal's website to update your profile.
This new security statement will helps us continue to offer PayPal as a secure and cost-effective payment service. We appreciate your cooperation and assistance.
Sincerely,
The PayPal Team
Be warned, there is yet another PayPal phish infesting the net at the moment.
This one looks extremely plausible, as it contains numerous graphics and links.
However, as with all the other phishes, it is a con designed to trick you into revealing your passcodes.
PayPal confirm that it is a fake, and are taking action to shut down the website that it links to.
In the meantime, should you receive one of these, do not click on the link but throw the email away.
Text, without graphics, of the phish follows below:
Protect
Your Identity
Dear PayPal Member,
Identity protection matters. And PayPal works day and night to help keep your identity safe. That's why we created a new Identity Protection area for update your PayPal records to help you increase your privacy and protect your identity.
PayPal's world class fraud investigators share 5 important actions you can take to help prevent identity theft and protect your account.
Update Your Profile
If you've closed a credit card or bank account recently, remember to go to PayPal's website to update your profile.
This new security statement will helps us continue to offer PayPal as a secure and cost-effective payment service. We appreciate your cooperation and assistance.
Sincerely,
The PayPal Team
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
PHISH WARNING
Be warned there is a phish going round, claiming to be from Wells Fargo.
This is not of course really from Wells Fargo, but a crude attempt by a scammer to relieve you of your passcodes.
1 I received this mail twice
2 I am not a customer of Wells Fargo
3 No reputable bank will ever ask for your security details by phone or mail
If you receive one of these, do not click through on the link.
Dear Wells Fargo customer,
As you may already know, we at Wells Fargo guarantee your online security and partner with you to prevent fraud. Due to the newly introduced Comprehensive Quarterly Updates Program (which is meant to help you against identity theft, monitor your credit and correct any possible errors), we urge you to go through the 2 steps Wells Fargo Account Confirmation process. The operation involves logging in and confirming your identity over a secure connection at:
http://www.wellsfargo.com/confirmation/update/signon?SIGNON&XCP=1010
After completing the operation, you will be informed whether or not your account has been confirmed with Comprehensive Quarterly.
Thank you for working with us in combating online fraud and also, for choosing Wells Fargo as your Financial Institution.
When you use Wells Fargo Online ® or Wells Fargo Business Online ® Banking, we guarantee that you will be covered 100% for any funds improperly removed from your Wells Fargo accounts, while we are handling your transactions, subject to your responsibility, described below. Brokerage accounts offered through Wells Fargo Investments, LLC (member SIPC), a non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company.
© 1999 - 2005 Wells Fargo Bank. All rights reserved.
Be warned there is a phish going round, claiming to be from Wells Fargo.
This is not of course really from Wells Fargo, but a crude attempt by a scammer to relieve you of your passcodes.
1 I received this mail twice
2 I am not a customer of Wells Fargo
3 No reputable bank will ever ask for your security details by phone or mail
If you receive one of these, do not click through on the link.
Dear Wells Fargo customer,
As you may already know, we at Wells Fargo guarantee your online security and partner with you to prevent fraud. Due to the newly introduced Comprehensive Quarterly Updates Program (which is meant to help you against identity theft, monitor your credit and correct any possible errors), we urge you to go through the 2 steps Wells Fargo Account Confirmation process. The operation involves logging in and confirming your identity over a secure connection at:
http://www.wellsfargo.com/confirmation/update/signon?SIGNON&XCP=1010
After completing the operation, you will be informed whether or not your account has been confirmed with Comprehensive Quarterly.
Thank you for working with us in combating online fraud and also, for choosing Wells Fargo as your Financial Institution.
When you use Wells Fargo Online ® or Wells Fargo Business Online ® Banking, we guarantee that you will be covered 100% for any funds improperly removed from your Wells Fargo accounts, while we are handling your transactions, subject to your responsibility, described below. Brokerage accounts offered through Wells Fargo Investments, LLC (member SIPC), a non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company.
© 1999 - 2005 Wells Fargo Bank. All rights reserved.
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Beware the Sun Trust scam that is currently doing the rounds.
This scam is a good example of the phishing scams that are becoming very popular.
Here the writer claims to be from Sun Trust Bank, and asks me to click on a link to verify security details.
The site, and mail, all look genuine.
However, do not be fooled; the scammer will steal your pin code, and raid your account.
No genuine financial organisation would ever write to you asking for your pin code.
Dear SunTrust Valued Member,
Recently an alarming amount of fraud and identity theft attempts are targeting Suntrust customers.
In order to safeguard and prevent unauthorized access to your SunTrust Internet Banking account, we are currently performing regular maintenance update of our security measures.
Your account has been randomly selected for this verification purpose, and you will now be taken through a series of identity verification pages. Please follow the instructions below.
Login to your Suntrust Internet Banking account using your account's CID and password.
Complete the requested information and confirm your identity as a customer of SunTrust.
Protecting the security of your SunTrust Banking account is our primary concern, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please be aware that we will have no other liability for your account or any transactions that may have occurred as a result of your failure to confirm your account.
* Please do not reply to this message. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered.
For assistance, log in to your SunTrust account and chose the "Help" link in the header of any page.
Your privacy is as important to us in the online world as it is everywhere else within SunTrust. While this policy governs SunTrust's corporate data sharing activities, there may be cases where we need to treat your information differently than described here while doing business with you online. In these cases, we will provide you with a clear, plain-language disclosure and obtain your authorization before proceeding. The authorization may come in the form of "clicking" on a disclosure, replying to an e-mail or enrolling in specialized online services. While additional privacy concerns may appear in the online world. SunTrust will always protect your privacy in a manner that is consistent with the principles outlined in this policy.
©SunTrust Banks, Inc. All rights reserved.
Equal Housing Lender - Member FDIC
This scam is a good example of the phishing scams that are becoming very popular.
Here the writer claims to be from Sun Trust Bank, and asks me to click on a link to verify security details.
The site, and mail, all look genuine.
However, do not be fooled; the scammer will steal your pin code, and raid your account.
No genuine financial organisation would ever write to you asking for your pin code.
Dear SunTrust Valued Member,
Recently an alarming amount of fraud and identity theft attempts are targeting Suntrust customers.
In order to safeguard and prevent unauthorized access to your SunTrust Internet Banking account, we are currently performing regular maintenance update of our security measures.
Your account has been randomly selected for this verification purpose, and you will now be taken through a series of identity verification pages. Please follow the instructions below.
Login to your Suntrust Internet Banking account using your account's CID and password.
Complete the requested information and confirm your identity as a customer of SunTrust.
Protecting the security of your SunTrust Banking account is our primary concern, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please be aware that we will have no other liability for your account or any transactions that may have occurred as a result of your failure to confirm your account.
* Please do not reply to this message. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered.
For assistance, log in to your SunTrust account and chose the "Help" link in the header of any page.
Your privacy is as important to us in the online world as it is everywhere else within SunTrust. While this policy governs SunTrust's corporate data sharing activities, there may be cases where we need to treat your information differently than described here while doing business with you online. In these cases, we will provide you with a clear, plain-language disclosure and obtain your authorization before proceeding. The authorization may come in the form of "clicking" on a disclosure, replying to an e-mail or enrolling in specialized online services. While additional privacy concerns may appear in the online world. SunTrust will always protect your privacy in a manner that is consistent with the principles outlined in this policy.
©SunTrust Banks, Inc. All rights reserved.
Equal Housing Lender - Member FDIC
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