Look out for a rash of scam trademe listing

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MrWestie

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#76741 5-Feb-2011 18:14

Ok more than usual

Wife got an email from 'Trademe' reporting her account had been suspended.

Almost clicked on the link provided but we though hold on and looked closer.

I wonder how many people will click on the link and 'update' their information.

Good bit of social engineering, very emotive.

Damager

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#435725 5-Feb-2011 19:36

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#435778 5-Feb-2011 23:41

MrWestie: Ok more than usual

Wife got an email from 'Trademe' reporting her account had been suspended.

Almost clicked on the link provided but we though hold on and looked closer.

I wonder how many people will click on the link and 'update' their information.

Good bit of social engineering, very emotive.

I've had a few of those. These types of phishing emails will get smarter too. Perhaps companies shouldn't put any clickable links in emails at all.

b0untypure1

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#437018 8-Feb-2011 21:26

yea, luckily they go straight to my junk email. close calls