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Jim's Gem 09-15-2011 07:53 PM

I only got 70%.

Jim's Gem 09-15-2011 07:54 PM


Originally Posted by LindaM
I would disagree with a couple they score as legitimate - even their explanations still show that the information isn't reliably from the sender, nor usual communication from the sending organization.

In every case, my recommendation to staff and our customers, is to NEVER click links in email. ALWAYS either use a bookmark (that you created by typing in the site originally), or type in the web address. Same with phone numbers - if you don't already know the number, look it up in the phone book (or internet directory).

If there is a problem with your account, your will not get an email, you will get a phone call.

Actually, last week we got a phone call and an e-mail from our Amex cardholder with a suspected fraudulent charge. It was definitely legit. The e-mail came in just after the phone call but it was my husbands card. They called again a little later and he took the call.

maine ladybug 09-15-2011 08:24 PM

I missed one so got 9 out of 10 or 90%. I called one phishing that was legit. Better to be safe than sorry.

bodie358 09-15-2011 08:33 PM

10 out of 10 right.

QuiltnNan 09-16-2011 05:24 AM


Originally Posted by LindaM
I would disagree with a couple they score as legitimate - even their explanations still show that the information isn't reliably from the sender, nor usual communication from the sending organization.

In every case, my recommendation to staff and our customers, is to NEVER click links in email. ALWAYS either use a bookmark (that you created by typing in the site originally), or type in the web address. Same with phone numbers - if you don't already know the number, look it up in the phone book (or internet directory).

If there is a problem with your account, your will not get an email, you will get a phone call.

this is my thought as well. i got two wrong only because there were links in the email. i never trust links in the email. i'd rather be safe than sorry.,

loves_2_quilt 09-16-2011 06:09 AM

I got 2 wrong

annthreecats 09-16-2011 06:14 AM

I got two wrong out of ten. I better be careful.

New Quilter 09-16-2011 08:24 AM

hmmm I got the one wrong about the Discover card...I said it was Phishing, they said it was wrong, but then when I clicked on "why" all of their answers seemed to indicate that it was Phishing...I must not be understanding something there...lol...Naomi


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