"fake" money orders
07-26-2010, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Ditter43
I got a call this morning from my credit card company. It seems someone has been trying to charge large amounts on my card. Fortunately they declined the charges as they suspected fraud. There were almost $2000.00 in fraudulant charges. So they cancelled the card and are sending me a new one. Since I seldom use the card, I wonder how someone got the numbers!
The scammers are trying, thank goodness my card company is on top of things!!
The scammers are trying, thank goodness my card company is on top of things!!
Never use IE and never trust windows firewall to protect you. Comodo is the best there is in the firewall department and Spyware Terminator is the best at the malware when you use Spyware Blaster with it. Then you can get CCleaner and wipe your cache out every night or morning which ever you choose.
I have all of these on my comp and never had the first problem, all of the programs are free at CNET.com and also another good program to have is one that encrypts your keystrokes.
You have to be proactive in this day and age with hackers and identity theft.
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07-26-2010, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mlaceruby
this afternoon I took some checks and MO to the bank
normally they clear in 1 day.
the clerk told me it may take up to a week for the MO funds to be available.
when I asked why she said that they have been having problems with the Moneygram and a few others that are sold at supermarkets and chain stores.
They have had several "fakes"
So just thoungt I would give you all a heads up!
normally they clear in 1 day.
the clerk told me it may take up to a week for the MO funds to be available.
when I asked why she said that they have been having problems with the Moneygram and a few others that are sold at supermarkets and chain stores.
They have had several "fakes"
So just thoungt I would give you all a heads up!
How many lotteries can you win from other countries, viragra pills, and Canadian pharmacy that can save me lots of money.
Oh yes, I can get money for college and buy more insurance.
Report Span and Delete buttons get used many times.
Scams are everywhere. We do have to be careful of everything.
Report Spam and Delete button gets used many times.
07-26-2010, 06:02 PM
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You know the old saying "If it sounds to good to be true, it probibly is"
Have seen several instances, when a person won the lotto, someone sent them a check to cover taxes, (you deposit in your bank) then send the cash to X person and location. In a few days the funds don't clear and you've just lost X amount of cash. Tell them to remove taxes then send, you put in a separate account and wait. chances is it won't be there long!!
Another was folks were recieving calls from friend of long lost nephews best friend, he/she had been in an accident needed funds. They know names and places.
Yep can have creapies lurking everywhere !!
Might want to use prepaid credit cards for online purchasing, that way can't get more than whats in the account. How many times have we heard of someone loosing a laptop, w/private info in. :)
Have seen several instances, when a person won the lotto, someone sent them a check to cover taxes, (you deposit in your bank) then send the cash to X person and location. In a few days the funds don't clear and you've just lost X amount of cash. Tell them to remove taxes then send, you put in a separate account and wait. chances is it won't be there long!!
Another was folks were recieving calls from friend of long lost nephews best friend, he/she had been in an accident needed funds. They know names and places.
Yep can have creapies lurking everywhere !!
Might want to use prepaid credit cards for online purchasing, that way can't get more than whats in the account. How many times have we heard of someone loosing a laptop, w/private info in. :)
07-26-2010, 07:34 PM
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Another good piece of info: If you have a security system installed in your home, DO NOT post a sign on a door or window saying "This property is protected by (name of co)". Computer savvy crooks have learned the programs some of these protection companies use and know how to override them or break them.
07-27-2010, 05:00 AM
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here's my security sign.....no computer hacking possible!
http://www.signs-up.com/product.asp?cl=11&ct=229
I agree things are bad out there...didn't know about the money orders.
We're on linux systems here except for dd and I spend about an hour a week cleaning her computer from stuff she picks up.
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I agree things are bad out there...didn't know about the money orders.
We're on linux systems here except for dd and I spend about an hour a week cleaning her computer from stuff she picks up.
07-27-2010, 05:22 AM
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Hey, wait a minute! I am the friend of the banker in Nigeria. So sad about that customer getting hit by a car and leaving a million dollars in the bank with no heirs, though! Bet the banker is related to the Prince of Nigeria.
The funny part is that I was getting these emails at my work email address, and I worked for a global bank at the time!
The funny part is that I was getting these emails at my work email address, and I worked for a global bank at the time!
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