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SPAM that makes you want to hunt the bastards down

November 08, 2004 | Category:



I get these almost weekly, and it always pisses me off when I think of what happens to the people who think they're legit.

If the spam comes into my work account, I can forward them to our counter-fraud unit. Otherwise, all I can do is delete them. All I want to do is hunt these spammers down like the stealing bastards they are and leave them naked, penniless, in Yukon Territory, in winter, wearing "Eau de New York Strip".


Dear Washington Mutual user,

We are performing system maintenance, wich may interfere with access to your Online Services. Due to these technical updates your online account has been deactivate. Washington Mutual recommend you to reactivate your online account. Go to Internet Banking by clicking this link, verify your identity as a customer of Washington Mutual and your online account access will be reactivate by our system.

1. Go to https://"This is a fake link!".asp

2. Enter your Username and Password.

3. You will be taken to the " Security Measures" page to confirm your identity

4. After your verification process is completed you will be able to access your account again.


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Comments


Teh heh heh!!! I see you got a good understanding of where I am!! (Is that even a sentence?!)
My "favorite" spam are the ones saying I can get millions of dollars from a bank in some African country, if I just help this guy by transferring the money into my account, etc.

Posted by: Tammy on November 9, 2004 04:45 PM


I got that same one a few days ago. Phishers are the scum of the earth.

Posted by: Jim on November 9, 2004 07:03 AM


I love SPAM that wants you to believe it's valid and has spelling/grammar errors. Idiots.

Posted by: Lisa on November 8, 2004 10:09 PM


Actually, almost all banks and credit card companies have a forwarding address to send this type of spam, so that they can investigate.

When in doubt, call or check their REAL website for the forward to address. Usually something like "spoof@blahblah.com"

Posted by: Jenny on November 8, 2004 02:37 PM


You might be interested in this story about the first conviction in a SPAM prosecution under the anti-spamming legislation.

Also, the SPAM mail that you get at home can be forwarded to the Federal Trade Commission. They won't prosecute based on individual complaints, but they will use the information to check out the spammers' new tricks.

Anywho. Just some unsolicited advice.

Posted by: Shannon on November 8, 2004 02:05 PM


C R E E P Y !!!!

Posted by: Fredette on November 8, 2004 09:35 AM


oh man, that totally sucks.

Posted by: kalisah on November 8, 2004 09:33 AM