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12-05-2005, 01:35 AM | #1 |
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The FBI sent us mail!
Since my brother-in-law set up and maintains our racetrack website, he sometimes checks the mail that goes there before we do. He contacted us about an e-mail sent to our track website from "the FBI" stating that our IP address was tracked to 11 illegal websites. The e-mail had an attachment we were supposed to open, with supposedly some questions we were told to to answer.
He said the e-mail included an actual working phone number to some FBI office, but he was convinced it was a virus. That was the middle of last week, haven't talked to him since then...anyone know anything about this? Thanks! |
12-05-2005, 03:24 AM | #2 |
Esnohplad Semaj Ton
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+1, virus
FBI doesn't email you about your possibly illegal activities. Especially since I'm guessing you're not doing anything illegal. |
12-05-2005, 09:30 AM | #3 |
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It's a spoof and they're phishing. They want to get information from you. The real FBI would call you or just show up.
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12-05-2005, 09:35 AM | #4 |
dar512 is now Pete Zicato
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I'd bet that the FBI don't like anyone impersonating them. If you want to have a little fun with the phishers, you might pass the email along to your local FBI office.
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12-05-2005, 09:46 AM | #5 |
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12-05-2005, 02:12 PM | #6 |
whatever
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Thanks for the info...I've been curious.
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12-05-2005, 09:51 PM | #7 |
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The FBI prefers the personal touch of hired goons.
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12-06-2005, 12:07 AM | #8 |
When Do I Get Virtual Unreality?
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I've gotten a batch of these lately both from the FBI and the CIA. I keep insisting that they should blow me, but so far, no knocks on the door featuring ample lips.
I'll keep you posted on future developments, but until then, I'm thinking BS.
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12-06-2005, 07:01 AM | #9 | |
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It's true. If they are truly interested in something you are doing/saying they will pay you a personal visit. |
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12-07-2005, 11:44 PM | #10 | |
Read? I only know how to write.
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From ABC News on 7 Dec 2005
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12-08-2005, 12:15 AM | #11 |
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I feel so left out. I haven't gotten any of these. I have noticed my antivirus software updating as often as twice a day, though.
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