Just received this and it made me literally laugh out loud. I haven't had one of these since the old Nigerian scams.
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CHRISTOPHER WRAY
DIRECTOR FBI
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.WASHINGTON D.C FEDERAL BUREAU OF
INVESTIGATION SEEKING TO WIRETAP
The Federal bureau of investigation (FBI) Washington,D.C in conjunction with
some other relevant Investigations Agencies have recently been informed
through our Global intelligence monitoring network that your over-due
contract payment which was fully endorsed in your favor accordingly by the
Central bank of Malaysia(Bank Negara Malaysia) has not been claimed.
It might interest you to know that we have taken out time in screening
through this project as stipulated on our protocol of operation and have
finally confirmed that your contract payment is 100% genuine and hitch free
from all facet and of which you have the lawful right to claim your fund
without any further delay.
We further advise that you go ahead in dealing with the Central Bank office
accordingly as we will be monitoring all their services with you as well as
your correspondence at all level.
We were also made to understand that a lady with name Mrs.
Joan C.Bailey from OHIO has already contacted them and also presented to
them all the necessary documentation evidencing your claim purported to have
been signed personally by you prior to the release of your contract fund
valued at about $25million us dollars only but the Central Bank office did
the wise thing by insisting on hearing from you personally before they go
ahead on wiring your fund to the Bank information which was forwarded to
them by the above named Lady so that the main reason why they contacted us
so as to assist them in making the investigation.
Contact immediately the office of the Central Bank of Malaysia (Bank Negara
Malaysia) via email with the below information accordingly:
NAME: Nor Shamsiah Mohamad Yunus
OFFICE ADDRESS: Bank Negara Malaysia,
Jalan Kuching, Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan,Kuala Lumpur,
Selangor,Malaysia
Email: muhhno@gmail.com
Meanwhile, we will advise that you contact the office of the Governor of the
Central Bank immediately with the above email address and request that they
attend to your payment file as directed, so as to enable you receive your
contract fund accordingly.
To this effect, you are required to reconfirm and authenticate your given
particulars below for certainty and onward processing and release of you
funds as we may not be held liable for any wrong payment.
FULL NAMES:________________________________
CITY: _____________________________
ZIP: _____________
COUNTRY____________________________
SEX:___________
AGE:_______________
TELEPHONE NUMBER:_____________________
FAX: __________________________
Ensure you follow all their procedure as may be required by them as that
will further help hasten up the whole procedure as regard to the transfer of
your fund to you as designated.
Also have in mind that the Central Bank of Malaysia equally have their own
protocol of operation as stipulated on their banking terms, so delay could
be very dangerous.
Thank you very much for your anticipated co-operation in advance as we
earnestly await your urgent response to this matter.
Best Regards,
Christopher Wray[FBI Director]
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover Building
935 Pennsylvania Avenue,
NW Washington, D.C.
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Had a call today from someone with a very think sub-continent accent.
Caller: Hello my name is Barry
Me: (laughing) Mate your name is not Barry
Caller: Go …. yourself. (They hung up)
The Missus and I couldn’t stop laughing.
It’s a sad indictment on society that we have to constantly be watching for these things.
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Had a call today from someone with a very think sub-continent accent.
Caller: Hello my name is Barry
Me: (laughing) Mate your name is not Barry
Caller: Go …. yourself. (They hung up)
The Missus and I couldn’t stop laughing.
It was me calling, I said Garry not Barry. I think your hearing is going Mike.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
lol.. Mate, you don’t have a thick sub-continent accent. I also don’t think you’d end a call that way.
For those that don’t know me, my background is in IT. Specifically in the last 15 years infrastructure, servers, networking and storage, etc.
I often get calls from people claiming to be seeing lots of errors coming from my router. That’s quite amusing. Of course they eventually want all your details (which you should never give).
On one particular call, after leading them on for a few minutes, I asked how do you sleep at night? The caller said he didn’t understand my question. So I asked again: You are trying to rob people, so how do you sleep at night? They immediately hung up.
For those that don’t know me, my background is in IT. Specifically in the last 15 years infrastructure, servers, networking and storage, etc.
I often get calls from people claiming to be seeing lots of errors coming from my router. That’s quite amusing. Of course they eventually want all your details (which you should never give).
On one particular call, after leading them on for a few minutes, I asked how do you sleep at night? The caller said he didn’t understand my question. So I asked again: You are trying to rob people, so how do you sleep at night? They immediately hung up.
My favourite was i had a guy call and start his script, I told him he would have to talk to my wife and I'd go get her. I put the phone down and 10 mins later he was still waiting.
He eventually hung up, he called back about 5 mins later and I said I told him he would have to speak to my wife. He said he waited for her but she never came. I said it is a big house and she is on her way but he would have to wait.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
I often get calls from people claiming to be seeing lots of errors coming from my router. That’s quite amusing. Of course they eventually want all your details (which you should never give).
I've always enjoyed the ones from 'Microsoft Tech Support' who have identified a virus on my computer. They then want to go through setting up sharing etc. If I want a laugh I'll play along, sometimes ask them to hold for a few minutes; at least it wastes some of their time where they won't be scamming some old lady.
I love hearing the frustration when I finally tell them I'm using a Mac.
Been getting a lot of text message this last month saying you have a voicemail with a link.
If you are as well just delete it without opening and definitely don’t click on the link. All scams.
Been getting a lot of text message this last month saying you have a voicemail with a link.
If you are as well just delete it without opening and definitely don’t click on the link. All scams.
Ive been getting one a day. Glad to hear Im not being targeted
Been getting a lot of text message this last month saying you have a voicemail with a link.
If you are as well just delete it without opening and definitely don’t click on the link. All scams.
Ive been getting one a day. Glad to hear Im not being targeted
Just keep blocking and deleting ....they go away
OPTUS Breach 21/09/2022
Just about as bad as it can get. Names & addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and more importantly ID documents such as License, Passport and Medicare numbers stolen. Pretty much means now that the perpetrators can setup accounts, change your accounts, get loans or buy goods in your name. Identity theft on a platter…
Up to 9 million people affected both current and anyone who has an account with OPTUS in the last 6 years (they are required to keep your details for 6 years after you leave).
If you are effected and your suspect your identity has been stolen you can apply for a Commonwealth Victims' Certificate. A certificate helps support your claim that you have been the victim of identity crime and can be used to help re-establish your credentials with government or financial institutions.
Cyberattack update: Confirming only the licence number on your Driver Licence was exposed, not the card number. Your State or Territory government will provide advice on any action that you may need to take via their website.
Hi Mike and guys
The industry not buying the latest advice from Optus.
Where was there Alerting when someone was hoovering up all the data (10 Million + records) via the API
As for Sophisticated Attack... Yeah Nah
Hi Mike and guys
The industry not buying the latest advice from Optus.
Where was there Alerting when someone was hoovering up all the data (10 Million + records) via the API
As for Sophisticated Attack... Yeah Nah
Yes exactly. The attack itself was not at all sophisticated. Optus have stuffed up big time and are trying to deflect.
The text I posted confirming the license number being stolen was also sent during the NRL Grand Final. No doubt Optus trying to avoid publicity hoping the GF would be a bigger story.
