Re: Bogus Emails from Chetboarders
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 2:02 pmTom, I think whoever it is has taken over his email account. The email will only go to the perpetrator, that is unless you have another addy.
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Bogus Emails from Chetboarders
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Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 2:02 pmRe: Bogus Emails from Chetboarders
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 2:37 pmI just got that same one Tom from a guy who is a pal of mine and I do not think he sent it or knows that it was sent.
Re: Bogus Emails from Chetboarders
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 3:02 pmI've recently been "attacked" by one of these address-book worms myself, and in fact have had numerous erroneous e-mails sent out to actually several hundred people who I keep in my mailing list/address book. So far, mine have all been some sort of a financial scam, offering to loan money, make investments, etc. but I've heard from several people who've had their address book "hi-jacked", and discovered that unbeknownst to them, they've gotten into the "male-enhancement" business, and/or that they were peddling various "male" products, or other similar devices! 
Anyhow, I checked with my ISP, and they say the easiest way to get rid of this crap is to simply change your password for your e-mail. I've done that, as well as run a full system scan, and did a "system restore" and returned my computer to the way it was about a week ago.
Hopefully, this will eliminate the problem. Anyone on here who has received a "strange" e-mail from me, offering to make a high-interest loan, or sell any of the aforementioned "products", (or other "dubious" transactions), please ignore and just delete the e-mail.
If, (on the other hand), that you feel compelled to make a cash donation because of my tragic financial circumstances, please feel free to do so!
David
Anyhow, I checked with my ISP, and they say the easiest way to get rid of this crap is to simply change your password for your e-mail. I've done that, as well as run a full system scan, and did a "system restore" and returned my computer to the way it was about a week ago.
Hopefully, this will eliminate the problem. Anyone on here who has received a "strange" e-mail from me, offering to make a high-interest loan, or sell any of the aforementioned "products", (or other "dubious" transactions), please ignore and just delete the e-mail.
If, (on the other hand), that you feel compelled to make a cash donation because of my tragic financial circumstances, please feel free to do so!
David
Re: Bogus Emails from Chetboarders
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 3:50 pmwould love to donate to your cause.
send me your bank code and password and I'll direct deposit
send me your bank code and password and I'll direct deposit
Re: Bogus Emails from Chetboarders
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 4:16 pmHey Norm!
How kind... and what a coincedence! I had a guy in the 'Ukraine' offer to do the same this morning!
How kind... and what a coincedence! I had a guy in the 'Ukraine' offer to do the same this morning!
Re: Bogus Emails from Chetboarders
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 8:46 pmWhen I talked to my mom(Nancy Saunders) today she had gotten that same email that Tompicks posted...
Pam E
Pam E
Re: Bogus Emails from Chetboarders
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 9:17 pmDavid,
Most of the emails I get, are from your email. I'm pretty sure you're not sending them.
Phil
Most of the emails I get, are from your email. I'm pretty sure you're not sending them.
Phil
Re: Bogus Emails from Chetboarders
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 9:59 pmHi Phil,
Yeah, I think it sent out well over a hundred (on two different occasions) and no, they're not from me...
As per my previous post, the steps I've taken "should" correct the problem. Let me know though, if that's not the case! I've gotten 4 or 5 myself, so who knows where they're originating from? This "worm" seems to operate "willy-nilley" and it's obviously a robotic (bot) mal-ware, as it sends them to businesses and individuals alike. Several of the "recepients" were even the e-mail addresses of my ISP scam reporting division!
David
Yeah, I think it sent out well over a hundred (on two different occasions) and no, they're not from me...
As per my previous post, the steps I've taken "should" correct the problem. Let me know though, if that's not the case! I've gotten 4 or 5 myself, so who knows where they're originating from? This "worm" seems to operate "willy-nilley" and it's obviously a robotic (bot) mal-ware, as it sends them to businesses and individuals alike. Several of the "recepients" were even the e-mail addresses of my ISP scam reporting division!
David
Re: Bogus Emails from Chetboarders
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 9:20 amWell darn, David. I thought you were really concerned about my..ahem..medical problems. LOL!
Re: Bogus Emails from Chetboarders
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:53 amWell darn, David. I thought you were really concerned about my..ahem..medical problems. LOL! Doug Hendrix
Hi Doug,
Well, I am "concerned", but can't help you in that area...but I do have some connections to get you a quick loan if you're interested! Let me know, and I'll have them contact you from their headquarters in Warsaw!
Always glad to help.
David