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    May162010

    Hmmm, do you think anyone would fall for another "carefully crafted" email scam?

    DateMay 16, 2010
    VerifedbyvisaVerifedbyvisa

    Dear valued customer,

    Your credit card is suspended, Because We notice a problem on your card. .

    We determine that someone may be using your card without your permission. For your protection, we've suspended your credit card. To lift this suspention (there was a clickable link here) and follow the indicated procedure to Update your Credit Card

    (THIS NEXT SECTION IS REALLY BADLY WRITTEN)

    Note: If this is not complete Mai 20, 2010, we will be forced to suspend your card indefinitely because it can be used for fraudulent

    We appreciate your cooperation in this case.

    Thank you,
    Customer Support Service..

    Copyright 1999-2010 VerifedbyVisa . All rights reserved.
    AuthorThe Giz Wiz | Comment2 Comments |

    Reader Comments (2)

    When I get those emails I usually click the link (in a sand boxed browser of course) and write insults into the fake form they provide. A few carefully chosen words about what I think of their mother always makes me feel better!

    May 17, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJonathan

    Dick,
    Why you not fall for such a smart guy trick like that?

    Perhaps these people really need the money for grammar lessons?

    May 17, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMike Troiano

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