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Old October 19th, 2022, 04:49 AM
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This one takes the cake, I've just received an email purporting to come from the European Commission advising that I've been selected to receive $450,000 in compensation as I've been acknowledged as a victim of a scam.

I guess that those who have been victims of scams in the past will probably hand over their bank details quite willingly to receive the compensation, only to find a large withdrawal from the account rather than any money deposited.
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Old October 20th, 2022, 10:45 PM
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You never know Ned. It _MAY_ be genuine, perhaps you should send some account details and passphrases etc for them just in case.....
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Old October 20th, 2022, 11:02 PM
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This one takes the cake, I've just received an email purporting to come from the European Commission advising that I've been selected to receive $450,000 in compensation as I've been acknowledged as a victim of a scam.

I guess that those who have been victims of scams in the past will probably hand over their bank details quite willingly to receive the compensation, only to find a large withdrawal from the account rather than any money deposited.
I would give it a try since there is nothing to withdraw from my accounts :-)
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Old October 21st, 2022, 06:08 AM
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Yes sadly many ppl fall for these..... Im glad you didnt Ned!!
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