[Topspinmo]

Wouldn’t it be nice to have section for latest scams going around? Been getting email scams about Wells Fargo says my bank account/credit card has been hacked, call immediately or click here. Don’t do it!

Course there other ways like google, maybe some not that computer savvy?

It we had list it would be quick way to determine if It’s scam. New scams come out all the time.

Ok, start the flaming.

[davem4616]

today you have to be constantly alert....the scams are somethings difficult to recognize at first

At least Jesse James had a horse and a gun (I think he also had a face mask....but that's become the norm now)

here's what I do:
- any email that I receive asking me to click on a hot link to fix something related to my personal info with a credit card or bank I ignore...THAT's a scam. If it were true, you'd just be locked out of your account when you tried to log in. The scammers are good enough to make it look like it's coming from your bank...but take a look at the sender's email address and you'll see that's it not your bank or someone else

the robo calls....just hang up, don't ask them to take you off the list...if you do, they'll know that they have 'a live one"

soliciting emails....do not reply back to unsubscribe...again that verifies that they reached 'a live one'....just block the sender

we've added names to all family and friend phone numbers...that helps, especially when a scammer is using an area code identical to the one you had or still have on your cell phone.

I get a call on my cell that I don't have a name for, I just let it go to voice mail....and I'll pick it up in a few minutes

looking forward to what other's may add

[champion6]

I think there are too many sections already. I like the suggestion, just put the posts in the Non Villages section.

[Stu from NYC]

So does anyone want to buy my gently used bridge at a very good price?

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Stuart Zaikov

So does anyone want to buy my gently used bridge at a very good price?

No, you don’t own the water Under it or asphalt On top of it.

[Bjeanj]

Originally Posted by davem4616

today you have to be constantly alert....the scams are somethings difficult to recognize at first

At least Jesse James had a horse and a gun (I think he also had a face mask....but that's become the norm now)

here's what I do:
- any email that I receive asking me to click on a hot link to fix something related to my personal info with a credit card or bank I ignore...THAT's a scam. If it were true, you'd just be locked out of your account when you tried to log in. The scammers are good enough to make it look like it's coming from your bank...but take a look at the sender's email address and you'll see that's it not your bank or someone else

the robo calls....just hang up, don't ask them to take you off the list...if you do, they'll know that they have 'a live one"

soliciting emails....do not reply back to unsubscribe...again that verifies that they reached 'a live one'....just block the sender

we've added names to all family and friend phone numbers...that helps, especially when a scammer is using an area code identical to the one you had or still have on your cell phone.

I get a call on my cell that I don't have a name for, I just let it go to voice mail....and I'll pick it up in a few minutes

looking forward to what other's may add

Smart. I think you’ve covered everything. Now, if people would just do as you suggest.

[villagetinker]

There is one going to Comcast users, titled account action (or similar), the sender is obviously NOT Comcast, and the link goes to a site that is NOT Comcast. I have been lucky enough to get at least 8 of these so far, i have forwarded all to comcast abuse hoping they could figure out a way to stop them. All are from different users.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

There is one going to Comcast users, titled account action (or similar), the sender is obviously NOT Comcast, and the link goes to a site that is NOT Comcast. I have been lucky enough to get at least 8 of these so far, i have forwarded all to comcast abuse hoping they could figure out a way to stop them. All are from different users.

Got 5 of them----and I don't even have Comcast!

[retiredguy123]

I think it is safe to open emails, but it is not safe to click on a link within the email. However, many legitimate companies do send emails that include links. This practice should be stopped by those companies. They should tell you to log in to their website instead. It makes it very easy for scammers to pose as legitimate companies.

[bagboy]

Any email sent from someone pretending to be Wells Fargo is most likely a scam.
Any email sent directly from Wells Fargo is most likely a scam perpetrated by Wells Fargo.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by bagboy

Any email sent from someone pretending to be Wells Fargo is most likely a scam.
Any email sent directly from Wells Fargo is most likely a scam perpetrated by Wells Fargo.

Have received the same from Chase. Theirs asks me to use my mobile app and check messages to resolve a deposit issue. I don't have an account with them that would take deposits. I talked to Chase, seems like this is a new one.....I forwarded the email to them. The email address on the incoming email looked suspect so now it's blocked. Will be interested to see if I get another one from a different email.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by bagboy

Any email sent from someone pretending to be Wells Fargo is most likely a scam.
Any email sent directly from Wells Fargo is most likely a scam perpetrated by Wells Fargo.

It is amazing that many people still trust Wells Fargo to provide financial advice for their life savings. Or, do any business with them at all.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

It is amazing that many people still trust Wells Fargo to provide financial advice for their life savings. Or, do any business with them at all.

70,000,000 customers................that ain't bad.

[bagboy]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

It is amazing that many people still trust Wells Fargo to provide financial advice for their life savings. Or, do any business with them at all.

I remember former Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf testifying before congress trying to explain why thousands of WF reps were opening multiple accounts for customers without their knowledge. His explanation was they were trying to "strengthen their relationships" with their customers.
Wells Fargo may in fact have 70 million customers, but do the customers know they have a dozen accounts in their name?

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by bagboy

I remember former Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf testifying before congress trying to explain why thousands of WF reps were opening multiple accounts for customers without their knowledge. His explanation was they were trying to "strengthen their relationships" with their customers.
Wells Fargo may in fact have 70 million customers, but do the customers know they have a dozen accounts in their name?

Ignorance.