November 08, 2004

SPAM that makes you want to hunt the bastards down

I get these almost weekly, and it always pisses me off when I think of what happens to the people who think they're legit.

If the spam comes into my work account, I can forward them to our counter-fraud unit. Otherwise, all I can do is delete them. All I want to do is hunt these spammers down like the stealing bastards they are and leave them naked, penniless, in Yukon Territory, in winter, wearing "Eau de New York Strip".


Dear Washington Mutual user,

We are performing system maintenance, wich may interfere with access to your Online Services. Due to these technical updates your online account has been deactivate. Washington Mutual recommend you to reactivate your online account. Go to Internet Banking by clicking this link, verify your identity as a customer of Washington Mutual and your online account access will be reactivate by our system.

1. Go to https://"This is a fake link!".asp

2. Enter your Username and Password.

3. You will be taken to the " Security Measures" page to confirm your identity

4. After your verification process is completed you will be able to access your account again.

Posted by: Elizabeth at 02:27 AM | Comments (5) | Add Comment
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1 oh man, that totally sucks.

Posted by: kalisah at November 08, 2004 03:33 AM (et2Yx)

2 Actually, almost all banks and credit card companies have a forwarding address to send this type of spam, so that they can investigate. When in doubt, call or check their REAL website for the forward to address. Usually something like "spoof@blahblah.com"

Posted by: Jenny at November 08, 2004 08:37 AM (fcvxR)

3 I love SPAM that wants you to believe it's valid and has spelling/grammar errors. Idiots.

Posted by: Lisa at November 08, 2004 04:09 PM (zqkA/)

4 I got that same one a few days ago. Phishers are the scum of the earth.

Posted by: Jim at November 09, 2004 01:03 AM (tyQ8y)

5 Teh heh heh!!! I see you got a good understanding of where I am!! (Is that even a sentence?!) My "favorite" spam are the ones saying I can get millions of dollars from a bank in some African country, if I just help this guy by transferring the money into my account, etc.

Posted by: Tammy at November 09, 2004 10:45 AM (aFeo0)

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