definitely spam email right?

kevinbahnz · 09-14-2012, 02:47 PM

Hello Guest Visa Card

Your credit card is suspended, because we've noticed a problem on your card.

We determine that someone may be using your card without your permission. For your protection, we've suspended your credit card. To lift this suspention, Click here and follow the state procedure to update your Credit Card.

Note: If not completed September 12, 2012, we will be forced to suspend your card indfiniment because it can be used for fraudulent

We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

Thank you,
Customer Support Service.

Just opened this email up and wanted to share This is definitely some kind of fishing email right? it looks official with the logos and stuff but with all the grammar mistakes I've italicized it's definitely spam right??

yakev724 · 09-14-2012, 02:54 PM

why not log into your bank's website first before posting here?

kevinbahnz · 09-14-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by yakev724

why not log into your bank's website first before posting here?

yeah i am doing that too but i have a few more to go .

Foodle · 09-14-2012, 03:00 PM

Yes, definitely a phishing email (misspellings, mystery link, vague, time pressure). Do NOT click the link. If you're really concerned, then call the 800 number on the back of your credit card.

askjeeves · 09-14-2012, 03:04 PM

Definitely spam. I get a bunch of these. Easiest way to know is the link is always to some random URL (don't click the link). Poor spelling and grammar are a give away also.

yakev724 · 09-14-2012, 03:30 PM

One more thing, always look for https address in browser. If it doesn't begin with https, it's not a secure site.

Chrome makes it pretty obvious.

bosstones · 09-14-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by askjeeves

I get a bunch of these. Easiest way to know is the link is always to some random URL (don't click the link).

+1 That's what I was going to suggest. Check it, not by clicking on it, but by mousing over it and seeing the target URL.

Hawkeye · 09-14-2012, 03:47 PM

Better hurry! I don't know what indfiniment is, but it sure sounds like a long time!

My335iTT · 09-14-2012, 06:41 PM

If you have to ask then it probably is....

also about 3 seconds with google you can find your answer, here ya go

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Your+credit+car...m+on+your+card.

kevinbahnz · 09-14-2012, 08:27 PM

I knew it was a scam. i just wanted to let others know, just in case some on the forums didn't want to ask. like the kid that never raised his hands in the classroom.

bulldog_yyc · 09-19-2012, 08:40 PM

hopefully you followed that link and cleared things up with them or your card will be suspended indfiniment! (kidding)
The spelling mistakes give it away; Nigerians can't spell for some reason!

AllydNYC · 09-19-2012, 09:39 PM

09-14-2012, 02:47 PM	#1
kevinbahnz Captain 157 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ma-NC iTrader: (1)	definitely spam email right? Hello Guest Visa Card Your credit card is suspended, because we've noticed a problem on your card. We determine that someone may be using your card without your permission. For your protection, we've suspended your credit card. To lift this suspention, Click here and follow the state procedure to update your Credit Card. Note: If not completed September 12, 2012, we will be forced to suspend your card indfiniment because it can be used for fraudulent We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Thank you, Customer Support Service. Just opened this email up and wanted to share This is definitely some kind of fishing email right? it looks official with the logos and stuff but with all the grammar mistakes I've italicized it's definitely spam right?? __________________
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Foodle Captain 26 Rep 770 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Yes, definitely a phishing email (misspellings, mystery link, vague, time pressure). Do NOT click the link. If you're really concerned, then call the 800 number on the back of your credit card.
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askjeeves Captain 147 Rep 959 Posts Drives: e92 m3/spece30 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	Definitely spam. I get a bunch of these. Easiest way to know is the link is always to some random URL (don't click the link). Poor spelling and grammar are a give away also. __________________ 2011 e92 ///m3 zcp - jzb/fr ED 6/29/10
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yakev724 Brigadier General 231 Rep 3,561 Posts Drives: 15 S3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (49)	One more thing, always look for https address in browser. If it doesn't begin with https, it's not a secure site. Chrome makes it pretty obvious.
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My335iTT Moooore Power! 204 Rep 490 Posts Drives: 2007 Space Grey 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Utah iTrader: (2)	If you have to ask then it probably is.... also about 3 seconds with google you can find your answer, here ya go http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Your+credit+car...m+on+your+card. __________________ 2012 335is E92 \| Alpine White \| Piano Black Grills \| 5% Tint \| Carbon Fiber Wrapped Roof \| JB4 G5ISO Board \| More to Come! \| SeanE92 - SCAMMER
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kevinbahnz Captain 157 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ma-NC iTrader: (1)	I knew it was a scam. i just wanted to let others know, just in case some on the forums didn't want to ask. like the kid that never raised his hands in the classroom. __________________
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bulldog_yyc Major General 130 Rep 5,040 Posts Drives: GT3RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: probably work iTrader: (28)	hopefully you followed that link and cleared things up with them or your card will be suspended indfiniment! (kidding) The spelling mistakes give it away; Nigerians can't spell for some reason!
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