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Old 08-25-2007, 10:23 PM   #1
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I got this phishing attempt today. Pretty easy to tell that it was a fake as most are. This one had a rather unique signature.

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Dear Wellsfargo Customer :

we recently have determined that different computers have logged onto your Online Wellsfargo Banking account, and multiple passwords failures were present before the logins.

We now need you to re-confirm your account information to us.

if you not complete this confirmation we will forced to suspend your account indefinitely, as it may have been used for fraudulent purposes.

we thank you for your cooperation in this manner.

Verify and confirm Your Wellsfargo Online Banking account Click here.

Note : if you choose to ignore our request, you leave us no choice but to temporary suspend your account.

Best Regards,
Wellsfargo.com
Wellsfargo Security and Anti-flatulent Department.
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Old 08-25-2007, 10:39 PM   #2
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lol....anti-flatulent department
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Old 08-25-2007, 10:48 PM   #3
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LOL.....

Not too mention several grammar and capitalization errors that can also be found in this email if read carefully.
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Old 08-25-2007, 10:49 PM   #4
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i didn't even actually read it..just sort of noticed the bottom part first.

wow. they didn't put any effort into that one.
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Old 08-25-2007, 11:18 PM   #5
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Forgetting to capitalize the first word in a sentence alone is a dead giveaway. It's a good thing most of them have really bad grammar...but I guess then, if they had received a decent education they would not need to steal from others.
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Old 08-25-2007, 11:23 PM   #6
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LOL !!! That's the best laugh I've had in days!
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Old 08-26-2007, 12:50 AM   #7
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I got that e-mail and they promptly took care of my flatulence.. good thing, cuz the whole ordeal was a crappy situaiton.
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LOL! Nice!

I've noticed that too....that alot of phishing attempts have really bad grammar mistakes in them. Probably for the reason David M stated though.
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Old 08-26-2007, 01:57 AM   #9
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You noticed the bottom fart first, Shadow?
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Old 08-26-2007, 02:10 AM   #10
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i did.

it sticks out. it's in red.
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Old 08-26-2007, 04:30 AM   #11
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You noticed the bottom fart first, Shadow?
arrrrg.... sounds like one of my jokes
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That cannot have been a typographical error. Someone is prolly creating comedy.
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I wonder how many actually do/did fall for this? There have been countless tales of fraud lately of all sorts, yet people still seem to get reeled in...
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I wonder how many actually do/did fall for this? ...
From the few articles I've read on spammers and the like, they are happy with a low percentage of responses, even 1 - 2%, due to the massive volume that is put out.
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i did.

it sticks out. it's in red.

Oooh, a worrying sign... a bottom fart that comes out red
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ROTFL!!

You guys are a riot, lol
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