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karmagirl · 01-27-2008, 05:22 PM

Thanks for the information because I was going to do what I was told about turning off security programs. I am very new and trying to digest all the great information.

Thanks again,
Karmagirl

robynne · 01-27-2008, 05:49 PM

Hi Zman - I'm having trouble responding to your trade thread - would like to learn your "advanced trading/Method 2 materials. Every time I post, it goes to "loading" for-e-v-e-r!

Also on this phishing topic, yeaterday I had an email from freecreditreport.com with a link asking for me to log in with my SS#. I emailed back that it looked like phishing to me and they answered, it was simply standard procedure for their site. I copied both emails and sent them to freecreditreport.com and have not heard back yet.

The point is that fcr.com was an offer I did do and have since decided I wasn't using it enough to warrant the expense of subscription, and canceled about a month ago.
So phishing can happen even much closer to home! When you do fcr.com you have to give them A LOT of personal info, so you don't want that to get out!

Thanks for bringing this up, and I hope I can work with you on advanced training.
robynne

pegvt13 · 01-31-2008, 01:07 AM

That's what makes me nervous about the credit report offers - all of the information you have to give them. It is the same thing for the cash advance offers. Even though I'm sure many of them are legit, giving out all those details doesn't sit well with me.

newjeans52 · 03-04-2008, 06:09 PM

Thanks for making a thread about this. Even though I've been on the lookout for this sort of thing for a few years, I still think it's good to know and be reminded.

clariondew08 · 03-12-2008, 09:49 PM

zman im new here but someone told me to shut my anti virus off to or my offers i do wont go thru

OOG · 04-06-2008, 10:17 PM

Thanks for the information. I've used Paypal for over a year now. I'm starting to see new scams everyday involving Paypal. Thanks again.

beachbound · 04-07-2008, 07:07 PM

very informative, Thanks Zman

mickisue · 04-15-2008, 08:50 PM

Maybe I'm just lucky, or maybe it's because I have a Mac, but I used to get lots of phishing emails, and I really can't remember when I got the last one.

Penney · 04-15-2008, 09:20 PM

DOES ANYONE WANT MY SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER?? IT'S YOUR'S FOR THE ASKING....I BOUGHT THE IDENTIY THEFT..LIFELOCK HERE ON ONE OF THE SITES...IT'S ONLY $9.99 PER MONTH!!!!!!!!!! NOW I DON'T HAVE TO WORRY!!!

Chicago · 04-18-2008, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penney

DOES ANYONE WANT MY SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER?? IT'S YOUR'S FOR THE ASKING....I BOUGHT THE IDENTIY THEFT..LIFELOCK HERE ON ONE OF THE SITES...IT'S ONLY $9.99 PER MONTH!!!!!!!!!! NOW I DON'T HAVE TO WORRY!!!

LOL!!

NICE

Joey★Chicago

01-27-2008, 05:49 PM	#32
robynne robynne is enjoying FreeLunchRoom! User is Offline TR: 19 / 100% Status: Keep on rockn in the FreeWorld! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the southwest Washington woods: you can pm me for help or to do a trade, if you'd like. Posts: 291	May have been phished by fake "freecredit.com"! Hi Zman - I'm having trouble responding to your trade thread - would like to learn your "advanced trading/Method 2 materials. Every time I post, it goes to "loading" for-e-v-e-r! Also on this phishing topic, yeaterday I had an email from freecreditreport.com with a link asking for me to log in with my SS#. I emailed back that it looked like phishing to me and they answered, it was simply standard procedure for their site. I copied both emails and sent them to freecreditreport.com and have not heard back yet. The point is that fcr.com was an offer I did do and have since decided I wasn't using it enough to warrant the expense of subscription, and canceled about a month ago. So phishing can happen even much closer to home! When you do fcr.com you have to give them A LOT of personal info, so you don't want that to get out! Thanks for bringing this up, and I hope I can work with you on advanced training. robynne __________________ New people today I have a yummy - 1 offer to credit - site for you! **PM me! Check out my THREAD! ( . . click?)**

01-31-2008, 01:07 AM	#33
pegvt13 pegvt13 is enjoying FreeLunchRoom! User is Offline TR: 5 / 100% Status: Brown Paper Bag Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 55	That's what makes me nervous about the credit report offers - all of the information you have to give them. It is the same thing for the cash advance offers. Even though I'm sure many of them are legit, giving out all those details doesn't sit well with me. __________________ PayPal verified

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01-27-2008, 05:22 PM	#31
karmagirl karmagirl is enjoying FreeLunchRoom! User is Offline TR: 0 / 0% Status: Lunchables Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 4	Thanks for the information because I was going to do what I was told about turning off security programs. I am very new and trying to digest all the great information. Thanks again, Karmagirl

03-04-2008, 06:09 PM	#34
newjeans52 newjeans52 is enjoying FreeLunchRoom! User is Offline TR: 4 / 100% Status: Lunchables Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MN Posts: 24	Thanks for making a thread about this. Even though I've been on the lookout for this sort of thing for a few years, I still think it's good to know and be reminded.

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clariondew08 clariondew08 is enjoying FreeLunchRoom! User is Offline TR: 3 / 100% Status: Lunchables Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA. Posts: 23	zman im new here but someone told me to shut my anti virus off to or my offers i do wont go thru

04-06-2008, 10:17 PM	#36
OOG OOG is enjoying FreeLunchRoom! User is Offline TR: 3 / 100% Status: Lunchables Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 8	Thanks for the information. I've used Paypal for over a year now. I'm starting to see new scams everyday involving Paypal. Thanks again.

04-15-2008, 08:50 PM	#38
mickisue mickisue is enjoying FreeLunchRoom! User is Offline TR: 15 / 100% Status: Loyal Luncher Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: A Minnesota PPD Mentor, ready to help you start your successful Trading Career Posts: 1,072	Maybe I'm just lucky, or maybe it's because I have a Mac, but I used to get lots of phishing emails, and I really can't remember when I got the last one.