Probably a dumb question but
I was wondering if any more tech savvy posters might know if those of us who got hacked emails from Staci are more likely to get hacked ourselves?
[QUOTE=GuyWoodson; 1786915]Did anybody else get an E-mail from Staci. She has been coming to Richmond for years, usually for a week or so at a time. Very reliable and nice lady.
Got this weird e-mail. From her address. Claiming she was stuck in Philippines! The English is dreadful, which tells me it is not Staci but a con. What is troubling is that somebody has got a hold of both Staci's yahoo E-mail AND her address book! What at first made me think it was real was that it was signed with the same red rose graphic after her name that she uses (you cannot see it here).
So I assume it is a virus she has been hacked with. Just to spread the word and make sure nobody.
Here is the E-mail:
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From: Little Staci <ultimate_lil10@yahoo.com
To:
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 7:06 AM.
Subject: Philippine Trip. Staci Little. Help!
Hello,
I'm writing this with great grievance, My family and I came down here to Manila, Philippines on a short vacation to visit resort. Unfortunately we were mugged at the park of the hotel where we stayed, all cash and credit card including cell phone were stolen away but luckily for us we still have our passports with us. My credit card can't be charged by the hotel as I already reported it as a stolen card and the card company had canceled it, so I can only get a new one when we make it back home safely.
We've been to the Embassy and the Police here but they're not helping issues at all and our return flight leaves soonest but we're having problems settling the hotel bills and the hotel manager won't let us leave until we settle the bills. Now am freaked out, I will really need your financial assistance I promise to pay back as soon as we get back. Please let me know what you can do so I can proceed to give you all the details on how to get the funds to me here.
Thanks.
Till Later,
Staci.
[blue]This is a common phishing scam, she has a yahoo account and it got hacked. This exact letter has been making the rounds for years. Look to receive a "I'm so sorry my email got hacked" soon. [/blue][/QUOTE]
Comming to Richmond FRI night
Looking for some company. Any help would be appreciated. Would return favor if you are ever in OH.