Another clumsy email phishing attempt.

4v6 · 08-04-10, 07:26 AM

Found this email in my box this morning (spam) with the important sounding heading:
"Submit your Refund payment details"

Yeah right, sure i will....

The message ( comes with an attachment-shouldnt be opened imho) says:

"After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of 612.25 GBP

Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 2-4 days in order to process it.

A refund can be delayed for a variety of reasons. For example submitting invalid records or applying after the deadline.

In order to complete your Tax Refund; follow the steps below :

1.) Download and Save or Download and view your Tax Refund Form attached with this message.
2.) Complete all required fields.
3.) Click submit, to send your Tax Refund Form back to us via the web.

HM Revenue & Customs

--------------------------------------------------------------
© Copyright 2009, HM Revenue & Customs UK All rights reserved.
TAX REFUND ID: A29R119 "

plainly theres a link inside the attachment to click on on which takes your info to Mr Scammer.

Wonder if i can fill it out with some stupid details to string him along?....

b3coupe · 08-04-10, 08:17 AM

I had one of these only a couple of days after i had done my return, so with all the HM Revenue and customs branding on the email i stupidly clicked on the link to go to the website.

I clearly wasnt paying attention, but my anti-virus blocked it! I then took myself outside and gave myself a firm talking to!!

saint001 · 08-04-10, 10:17 AM

have you tried AVAST even the free version will laugh in the face of infection/spam

nogin · 08-04-10, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4v6

Found this email in my box this morning (spam) with the important sounding heading:
"Submit your Refund payment details"

Yeah right, sure i will....

The message ( comes with an attachment-shouldnt be opened imho) says:

"After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of 612.25 GBP

Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 2-4 days in order to process it.

A refund can be delayed for a variety of reasons. For example submitting invalid records or applying after the deadline.

In order to complete your Tax Refund; follow the steps below :

1.) Download and Save or Download and view your Tax Refund Form attached with this message.
2.) Complete all required fields.
3.) Click submit, to send your Tax Refund Form back to us via the web.

HM Revenue & Customs

--------------------------------------------------------------
© Copyright 2009, HM Revenue & Customs UK All rights reserved.
TAX REFUND ID: A29R119 "

plainly theres a link inside the attachment to click on on which takes your info to Mr Scammer.

Wonder if i can fill it out with some stupid details to string him along?....

Cheeky barstewards will try anything

Coxy · 08-04-10, 11:19 AM

lol! Like HMRC as gonna give anything away!!!

Tim C · 09-04-10, 12:00 PM

This dropped in my work inbox today. Not so much phishing, but just as much a scam!
Follow the link at the bottom if you're interested

.

It sounds like a bold, if not ridiculous claim.

Can you really unlock the secret to unlimited success in only three days?

Indeed you can, and it begins with what is likely to be the most life changing event you've ever attended.

National Achievers Congress, London 2010

A gathering of people who crave personal and professional success, and are willing to do what it takes to achieve both and transform their lives.

Featured Speakers:
Robert and Kim Kiyosaki, with RichDad's Advisors

When:
11 June - 13 June 2010

Where:
ExCeL London, one of the world's top venues

What It Means For You:
You'll learn how to succeed from top success experts, and you'll develop lasting, rewarding relationships with other like-minded individuals... and you can start living your dreams.

http://www.nationalachieverscongress.com/london

Transforming Lives For The Past 16 Years
--------------------------------------------------------

Since 1994, National Achievers Congresses in Singapore and Malaysia have been transforming lives.

Now the event is coming to London in 2010 for the first time.

This one event can open doors to success you simply cannot imagine at the present time.

The information you'll receive can help you transform your life into a success engine of unbelievable power, regardless of your current circumstances.

The relationships you develop could form the foundation of literally world-changing influence for you in the future (remember, who you know is often more important than what you know).

Our Speakers
-------------------

Robert Kiyosaki is the bestselling author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and the creator of the CASHFLOW 101 board game.

Both of those have helped tens of thousands of people change how they think about money. Mindset is the key to all success. Robert will help you change how you think about money, so you can change your life.

The power you have inside you is immense, and Robert will help you unleash it.

He also is bringing his wife, Kim (a tremendously successful entrepreneur in her own right) and his top-notch teach of Rich Dad's Advisors.

They will entertain you, enlighten you and equip you to assault any challenge you face and build a life of achievement.

How Your Life Will Change
------------------------------------

No one aside from lottery winners gets rich overnight.

Attending the National Achievers Congress will not make you wealthy right away. But it certainly can put you on the superhighway to achieving your dreams, whatever they are.

A wise man once said, "Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it."

Isn't it time you went boldly in the direction of your dreams?

Why not start this June at the National Achievers Congress?

To Your Freedom

Success Resources UK Team

P.S. The current price promotion of £300 will ends on the 30th April. Hurry, sign up before the price increases! If you know you want to attend the year's premier event dedicated to transforming your life, now is the time to act.
Go here to sign up now:
http://www.nationalachieverscongress.com/london

08-04-10, 08:17 AM	#2
b3coupe Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 281	I had one of these only a couple of days after i had done my return, so with all the HM Revenue and customs branding on the email i stupidly clicked on the link to go to the website. I clearly wasnt paying attention, but my anti-virus blocked it! I then took myself outside and gave myself a firm talking to!! __________________ 1990 Coupe 20v (Nogsport conversion) 1998 2.5tdi T4 transporter

08-04-10, 10:17 AM	#3
saint001 Grown up member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: devon Posts: 237	spam have you tried AVAST even the free version will laugh in the face of infection/spam

09-04-10, 12:00 PM	#6
Tim C Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Poole, Dorset, England Posts: 1,729	This dropped in my work inbox today. Not so much phishing, but just as much a scam! Follow the link at the bottom if you're interested . It sounds like a bold, if not ridiculous claim. Can you really unlock the secret to unlimited success in only three days? Indeed you can, and it begins with what is likely to be the most life changing event you've ever attended. National Achievers Congress, London 2010 A gathering of people who crave personal and professional success, and are willing to do what it takes to achieve both and transform their lives. Featured Speakers: Robert and Kim Kiyosaki, with RichDad's Advisors When: 11 June - 13 June 2010 Where: ExCeL London, one of the world's top venues What It Means For You: You'll learn how to succeed from top success experts, and you'll develop lasting, rewarding relationships with other like-minded individuals... and you can start living your dreams. http://www.nationalachieverscongress.com/london Transforming Lives For The Past 16 Years -------------------------------------------------------- Since 1994, National Achievers Congresses in Singapore and Malaysia have been transforming lives. Now the event is coming to London in 2010 for the first time. This one event can open doors to success you simply cannot imagine at the present time. The information you'll receive can help you transform your life into a success engine of unbelievable power, regardless of your current circumstances. The relationships you develop could form the foundation of literally world-changing influence for you in the future (remember, who you know is often more important than what you know). Our Speakers ------------------- Robert Kiyosaki is the bestselling author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and the creator of the CASHFLOW 101 board game. Both of those have helped tens of thousands of people change how they think about money. Mindset is the key to all success. Robert will help you change how you think about money, so you can change your life. The power you have inside you is immense, and Robert will help you unleash it. He also is bringing his wife, Kim (a tremendously successful entrepreneur in her own right) and his top-notch teach of Rich Dad's Advisors. They will entertain you, enlighten you and equip you to assault any challenge you face and build a life of achievement. How Your Life Will Change ------------------------------------ No one aside from lottery winners gets rich overnight. Attending the National Achievers Congress will not make you wealthy right away. But it certainly can put you on the superhighway to achieving your dreams, whatever they are. A wise man once said, "Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it." Isn't it time you went boldly in the direction of your dreams? Why not start this June at the National Achievers Congress? To Your Freedom Success Resources UK Team P.S. The current price promotion of £300 will ends on the 30th April. Hurry, sign up before the price increases! If you know you want to attend the year's premier event dedicated to transforming your life, now is the time to act. Go here to sign up now: http://www.nationalachieverscongress.com/london __________________ quattro RR - crystal silver quattro WR - 1981 Lombard RAC rally recreation (50% share) Nissan Navara - tow car / service vehicle for above A4 2.0T quattro s-line special edition - wife's http://www.flickr.com/photos/37654549@N06/sets/

08-04-10, 11:19 AM	#5
Coxy 4 Ring Mafia Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on the side of a hill in Shropshire! Posts: 28,215	lol! Like HMRC as gonna give anything away!!!