hotmail scam ??? not sure

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Old 06-20-2011, 05:46 AM
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Any time I have a question about something being a scam that comes from what looks like a reputable source I go to their website and see if I can complete the action that they are requesting from there. I never click on a link posted in the email. Also, if you have questions about the authenticity of the email forward via online website to the security/fraud section and inquire if it is from them or not. Ann in TN
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Old 06-20-2011, 05:54 AM
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I would say SCAM big time don't answer
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Old 06-20-2011, 06:16 AM
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SCAM>>>SCAM>>>>SCAM>>>>> Hope you didn't reply!
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Old 06-20-2011, 06:36 AM
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Always type in the address you want to go to and make sure it is for the one you want. Never go straight from your email account. This is a pain, but that is what the scammers and frauds do to honest people.
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Old 06-20-2011, 06:51 AM
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I have a free hotmail account. It's a scam. Delete it. Your program should have put it automatically in the 'junk' folder. :-D
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Old 06-20-2011, 06:57 AM
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SewExtreme, I thought the same thing.. I was wondering why it went to my inbox??
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Old 06-20-2011, 07:09 AM
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SCAM, and I thank you for putting this post out for others to see and read and become aware.
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Old 06-20-2011, 07:14 AM
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HOE YOU REPORTED IT TO THE HOTMAIL !!!!!!
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Old 06-20-2011, 07:15 AM
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I had two of these same messages about my yahoo account when I logged on this morning. I marked them as spam and deleted.
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Old 06-20-2011, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by mile hi quilter
SewExtreme, I thought the same thing.. I was wondering why it went to my inbox??
Not sure why it went to your inbox. However, IMHO, I think scammers:

1. can't find a better use for their thinking skills
2. keep inventing ways to trick trusting people



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PS: Hotmail verifies active accounts by you opening your account up at least once a month. It could be a longer period of time but it is definitely connected to you simply opening your account and at least looking at it. Hope this helps! :-D
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