Yes. Definitely a scam. Always double-check with that person through _other_ channels than the compromised e-mail before even considering extending help.
Asaf
On Mon, Oct 31, 2011 at 6:22 AM, Andrew Owens orderinchaos78@gmail.comwrote:
My guess is it's a scam which has been done by getting access to the person's email account. The text is identical to: http://www.dataprotectioncenter.com/antivirus/avast/phishing-email-the-frien...
I got an email with almost exactly the same text from someone about 8 months ago, and on talking with the real person (who I had MSN Messenger contact with), they hadn't even been to the UK and were as stunned as I was about the email.
kindest regards Andrew
On 31 October 2011 18:15, Kosgei Isaac kipchogekosgei@gmail.com wrote:
Here is the link, for rapportive http://rapportive.com/
On 31 October 2011 13:14, Kosgei Isaac kipchogekosgei@gmail.com wrote:
Hi all, Hi all, http://goog_72054788 http://goog_72054788 Install rapportive http://www.rapportive.com/%20in your accounts helps verify emails wether it comes from the genuine person or not by checking it against their social networks. Thats how I Knew this is not a genuine email. It also maximises your networking. Enjoy your day
On 31 October 2011 13:05, Kosgei Isaac kipchogekosgei@gmail.com wrote:
Branton, Thanks for that. I am very poor in ICT terms (mind you I did Agribusiness) - just that I like It stuff naturally and thats why I try my best to know many things that are IT related. Thanks to one Alex Wafula I am not semi baked in this field though I have never studied for it in school.LOL
Eventful day to you too
On 31 October 2011 13:01, BRANTON OBWARI bruceobwari@gmail.com wrote:
Kosgei, a quick one just to engage our brains cz am having a dull day , is this a case of phishing or spamming ,me thinks the former ,cz spamming is to me unsolicited email ,read from people you don't know like say they are selling some kind of drug ,viagra something ....we receive them everyday on our yahoo accounts ,they dont need to acquire sensitive info , Phishing on the other hand involves someone posing like someone you know like we said we know her , then requests for some help in the likely event that you reply to it some sensitive info is harvested ,like if you send money your card details , n-way i might be wrong ,if so i will blame it on my dull day!!!
have an eventfull day ,won't you????
On Mon, Oct 31, 2011 at 12:42 PM, Kosgei Isaac < kipchogekosgei@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi, I think this could be a spam mail the Jessica I personally know is the one who works at Ihub Kenya,I met her at KICC and also at Ihub during the mentorship programme. Her linkedIn is http://ke.linkedin.com/in/jessicacolaco and her twitter is @jessicacolaco her email is also different from the one here. its and not jessicacolaco@gmail.com and not jessiicacolaco@gmail.com I have copied her so she can respond to this. Thanks
On 31 October 2011 12:22, BRANTON OBWARI bruceobwari@gmail.comwrote:
> Hi ,Guys I know Jessicca personally shes a responsible lady and > moderates i hub meetings, > what am wondering is ...is this modern day phishing or a genuine > case am a bit sceptic though ,for starters phishing is the act of > harvesting info by sending messages purporting to be others ,preferable > being in need blah blah as you reply your email account ,password are > harvested ,its the order in Nija world , maybe for records let nobody > think this is a phishing site ,otherwise the verdict is ours! > > > On Mon, Oct 31, 2011 at 11:49 AM, Kipruto Bett < > kipruttobett@gmail.com> wrote: > >> You can't seriously be thinking we believe you are who you say you >> are. >> >> >> >> On 29/10/2011, Jessica Colaco jessiicacolaco@gmail.com wrote: >> > Hope you get this on time, I made a trip to London UK and had my >> bag stolen >> > from me with my passport and personal effects therein. The >> embassy is >> > willing to help by letting me fly without my passport, I just >> have to pay >> > for a ticket and settle Hotel bills. Unfortunately for me, I >> can't have >> > access to funds, I've made contact with my bank but they need >> more time to >> > come up with a new one. I was thinking of asking you to lend me >> some quick >> > funds that I can give back as soon as I get in. I really need to >> be on the >> > next available flight. >> > >> > I can forward you details on how you can get the funds to me. >> > >> > I await your response >> > >> > Thanks >> > >> >> _______________________________________________ >> WikimediaKE mailing list >> WikimediaKE@lists.wikimedia.org >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediake >> > > > _______________________________________________ > WikimediaKE mailing list > WikimediaKE@lists.wikimedia.org > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediake > >
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