Something tells me this email was not from Citibank

sabotai · 05-14-2004, 04:07 PM

I don't know why...I just don't think this really came from Citibank. Maybe one of you guys could help me figure out why I have this feeling that this is not genuine.

Here's the email:
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DEAR Citi_Bank _Users_,

This_ leter was sent_ by_the Citi-Bank serevr to veerify your EMAIL adderss.
You must complete this process by clicking on _the link below and enttering
in the small winndow your Citibank Atm/Debit full Card Nummber and Pin that
_you use in_the local ATM Machine. That_is _done_ for-your protection -e- becourse some_of our
memebrs no_longer have access to their _E-MAIL_ addersses and we must verify it.

http://www.yahoo.com/?InliFgIlgXMtcc...I3PtqcM7twtIug

To verify your_ e_mail address and _access_ _your OnlineCitibank
account, click on the_link below_.

1Gt5D6cUT7TE1J 0uyIyndZB174xAM2 QNTkUkq6g9eaMgUMKtx

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Call it a hunch.

And it came from this email address: [email protected]

I sent this reply:

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BHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

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EDIT: The email predictably bounced back.

Ksyrup · 05-14-2004, 04:09 PM

Apparently the Griswold's are looking for someone to bankroll their summer vacation.

rkmsuf · 05-14-2004, 04:10 PM

The Family Truckster has exactly $20,000 dollars worth of repairs to be done.

WSUCougar · 05-14-2004, 04:31 PM

becourse

sovereignstar · 05-14-2004, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkmsuf

The Family Truckster has exactly $20,000 dollars worth of repairs to be done.

Or maybe they're going to splurge and buy the metallic blue one!

WSUCougar · 05-14-2004, 04:36 PM

My girl robot. This is gonna be the best prom ever. Mwahahaha!

Surtt · 05-14-2004, 04:44 PM

You mean it's not from Citi_Bank?

sabotai · 05-14-2004, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surtt

You mean it's not from Citi_Bank?

I didn't even know that Citi_Bank had a "serevr".

VPI97 · 05-14-2004, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabotai

I didn't even know that Citi_Bank had a "serevr".

Citi_Bank should see a docotr about that.

TredWel · 05-15-2004, 12:20 AM

Y'know, if virus makers could spend a little more time on their English, they'd probably be a lot more successful.

One recent email phishing expedition that went around campus a couple of months ago was a poorly worded and misspelled email ostensibly from the help desk asking for confirmation of username/password if "you are still wishing to use your email." I'm still trying to figure out what tense that is. Future imperfect optative?

GoldenEagle · 05-15-2004, 12:41 AM

You did click the Yahoo link and enter your credit card and pin number, correct?

Raven · 05-15-2004, 12:57 AM

not only is it poor english, the logic is just ridiculous.

YOU must enter your full atm card number, as well as your PIN because some other members are having trouble with their email addresses?

Not to mention Yahoo hosting a website for CitiBank?

GoldenEagle · 05-15-2004, 12:59 AM

Sab, send me your credit card number and pin number and I will take care of this for you. No need to be bothered. Thanks.

-GE

bbor · 05-15-2004, 02:31 AM

Wally world!!

Ryche · 05-15-2004, 04:27 AM

I got the exact same email...gave it the same response that got bounced back too. If someone is dumb enough to fall for that, they deserve to have their bank account cleaned out.

Draft Dodger · 05-15-2004, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryche

I got the exact same email...gave it the same response that got bounced back too. If someone is dumb enough to fall for that, they deserve to have their bank account cleaned out.

that email was pretty stupid, but I can see where someone with very little computer/internet knowledge might get duped. and, unfortunately, some of the techniques are MUCH more sophisticated than that.

CraigSca · 05-15-2004, 09:48 AM

I just got an email from Wells_Fargo and Capital_One. Unfortunately, I'd already cleaned out my account so I could help that nice young man from Nigeria.

ice4277 · 05-15-2004, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraigSca

I just got an email from Wells_Fargo and Capital_One. Unfortunately, I'd already cleaned out my account so I could help that nice young man from Nigeria.

Yeah, but he's going to send you a million something-or-others as a reward, so its all good.

nfg22 · 05-15-2004, 12:17 PM

I clicked the link then realized that I dont have a citibank account...so i was bummed that I couldnt be scammed.

tucker342 · 05-15-2004, 09:48 PM

wow that person is really smrt.

If you're going to try to scam someone, you should at least make it look convincing...

PilotMan · 05-16-2004, 12:04 AM

I get so many of these that I will probably delete something important someday.

05-14-2004, 04:09 PM	#2
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Apparently the Griswold's are looking for someone to bankroll their summer vacation. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-14-2004, 04:10 PM	#3
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	The Family Truckster has exactly $20,000 dollars worth of repairs to be done. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales Last edited by rkmsuf : 05-14-2004 at 04:11 PM.

05-14-2004, 04:31 PM	#4
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	becourse __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

05-14-2004, 04:36 PM	#6
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	My girl robot. This is gonna be the best prom ever. Mwahahaha! __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

05-15-2004, 12:20 AM	#10
TredWel High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Old Forge, PA	Y'know, if virus makers could spend a little more time on their English, they'd probably be a lot more successful. One recent email phishing expedition that went around campus a couple of months ago was a poorly worded and misspelled email ostensibly from the help desk asking for confirmation of username/password if "you are still wishing to use your email." I'm still trying to figure out what tense that is. Future imperfect optative? __________________ There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people...religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin. - Linus Van Pelt

05-14-2004, 04:44 PM	#7
Surtt College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003	You mean it's not from Citi_Bank?

05-15-2004, 12:41 AM	#11
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	You did click the Yahoo link and enter your credit card and pin number, correct?

05-15-2004, 12:57 AM	#12
Raven College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Baltimore, MD	not only is it poor english, the logic is just ridiculous. YOU must enter your full atm card number, as well as your PIN because some other members are having trouble with their email addresses? Not to mention Yahoo hosting a website for CitiBank?

05-15-2004, 12:59 AM	#13
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	Sab, send me your credit card number and pin number and I will take care of this for you. No need to be bothered. Thanks. -GE

05-15-2004, 02:31 AM	#14
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	Wally world!! __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

05-15-2004, 04:27 AM	#15
Ryche College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO, USA	I got the exact same email...gave it the same response that got bounced back too. If someone is dumb enough to fall for that, they deserve to have their bank account cleaned out. __________________ Some knots are better left untied.

05-15-2004, 09:48 AM	#17
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	I just got an email from Wells_Fargo and Capital_One. Unfortunately, I'd already cleaned out my account so I could help that nice young man from Nigeria. Last edited by CraigSca : 05-15-2004 at 09:49 AM.

05-15-2004, 12:17 PM	#19
nfg22 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Mar 2004	I clicked the link then realized that I dont have a citibank account...so i was bummed that I couldnt be scammed.

05-15-2004, 09:48 PM	#20
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	wow that person is really smrt. If you're going to try to scam someone, you should at least make it look convincing...

05-16-2004, 12:04 AM	#21
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	I get so many of these that I will probably delete something important someday. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

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