bhamdave
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Loc: U.S.A.
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I've gotten this same email 4 times today, even with my other email addresses.
Here is the email:
Attention! In our global system of monitoring there was a technical failure.
In avoidance of frauds with your credit card enter the full data for authorization, otherwise your credit card will be frozen during 10 day.
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First name:
Last name:
Date of Birth
SSN:
MMN:
Alternative password:
max 8 char.
Full Name on Credit Card:
Card Type:
VisaMasterCardAmexDinersClub
Card Number:
Expiry date:
CVV2 code:
ATM PIN (Bank Verification) #:
Credit Card Billing Address:
City:
State/Province:
Province if not US/Canada:
Zip/Postal Code:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Country:
Authorize.net, an InfoSpace service, is the preferred global payment-processing service for e-commerce, enabling merchants to process secure transactions in real time, 24 hours a day.
Authorize.Net Payment Solutions process credit cards and electronic checks, and work with any business model, including Internet, broadband, wireless, call centers, and retail. More businesses are using Authorize.Net to process their transactions over the Internet than any other payment solutions provider.
Since 1996, Authorize.Net has rapidly become a leading provider of Internet-based transaction services, with thousands of online and traditional business customers around the world. Authorize.Net has also formed strategic alliances with leading financial institutions and technology partners to deliver the most comprehensive online authorization and processing services in the industry.
Business Development
As the Internet's leading real-time payment processor, Authorize.Net is the clear choice for e-commerce-related business development opportunities.
Delete and forget about it.
For more info on this scam check out Authorize website:
http://www.authorizenet.com/
bhamdave
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It's not MY problem (I know that)
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potatoboy99
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Reged: 02/04/03
Posts: 1201
Loc: Deep North (East)
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I have not recieved that one yet, tho' I'm sure it's only a matter of time.
But really, who in their right mind would respond to an e mail by sending sensitive personal and financial information? WIthout at least calling the number on the back of the credit card to see if filling out this form was really necessary? Lots of people, probably.
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BRIAN220
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Reged: 08/27/02
Posts: 149
Loc: NorthEast
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make the best of it and screw with them, thats what I do. Its alot of fun. Check this page out: Jokes on scammers Usually I just sign the scammer up for all kinds of junk mail and news groups. Read some of the stories about what people have done back to the scammers. Its long but hilarious! It shows you how dumb some of these scammers really are.
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t_oshan2003
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Reged: 10/17/03
Posts: 314
Loc: East
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that is great, lets screw them over since thats what they are trying to do to us.
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toky20
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Reged: 03/17/02
Posts: 1347
Loc: Windy Place
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Dave!!! LTNS! 
Thanks for the head's up on this one. Sometimes when emails come thru fast, or to new internet users, they can seem very authentic. Thanks for sharing this one with us.
Hope you're doing great,
Toky
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BRIAN220
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Reged: 08/27/02
Posts: 149
Loc: NorthEast
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I dont mean like take there money or anything, just have a good laugh. I dont know if your post was being sarcastic, I am not saying to scam them and dont want to drop to there level. Just hit them with the unexpected. Please dont take my post the wrong way I really am a nice guy. I like to give back what has been given to me and in the case of a scammer thats a whole lot of Nothing....lol
Take care,
Brian
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gwb
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Reged: 08/19/02
Posts: 132
Loc: Fl
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Thanks Dave
You are always out there watching out for our best interests.
I appreciate it.
gwb
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Jeremiah
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Reged: 07/14/02
Posts: 705
Loc: U.S.A.
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Thanks for the heads up,Dave!
BTW,I may be goofy,but is "Authorizenet" the one sending this scam? I haven't received it,just making sure of the author.
Man,with all that info, they could wipe your account clean! What a shame if anyone gets caught in this.
Thanks Again
J.
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MrB
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Reged: 12/11/01
Posts: 488
Loc: Rhode Island
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HAHA! Great idea Brian. I usually follow the link I get and use some really creative user names and passwords and of course they even get a complimentary fraudlent credit card number to boot.
All we can do is grin and move on.
MrB
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