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Different Drummer

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6. Good idea.

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #3)

Wed Nov 13, 2024, 04:36 PM

Nov 2024

Calling the number in the email or clicking the link just gives the scammers an opportunity to execute their scam. I've gotten some of those emails over the past few months, most involving Norton (which I don't have). I just mark them as phishing attempts in GMail and delete them.

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Yet another PayPal related scam [View all] SheltieLover Nov 2024 OP

it is ridiculous Skittles Nov 2024 #1

That's exactly what I did, Skittles! SheltieLover Nov 2024 #3

Good idea. Different Drummer Nov 2024 #6

I'm not understanding. skypilot Nov 2024 #2

Trying to get me to respond, click a link or call SheltieLover Nov 2024 #4

Thanks. skypilot Nov 2024 #5

I had a text today duncang Nov 2024 #7