inept phishing
In this morning's inbox:
I hope that hollygolightly@icloud.com isn't a real account, because Apple will block access to it after the scammers enter the password "eatshitanddie" three times.
(Of course, I shouldn't snark. After I was obliged last year to secure my online banking account with a much sturdier password, I neglected to change my username as well, so when the baddies returned last month attempting to force the portal anew, I was obliged to jump through a few hoops after my bank—kindly sparing a moment from its well-publicized regimen of consumer fraud—locked me out.)
cordially,
Order ConfirmationLet's see: "If you have not recently done this order using your Apple-ID" Hmmm...quality control issues in Apple's editorial department? "Estimated Tax: $5.18" —on a $650 order? I have the California Franchise Tax Board on line 2.
Hello,
Thank you for shopping with us. You ordered "Apple Iphone 7, Silver, 64 GB (Unlocked)".
Once your package ships we will send an email with a link to track your order. Your order summary is below.
Your credit card has been successfully charged for the total amount.
Guaranteed delivery date:
Sep 30, 2016
Order Status : Confirmed
Total Before Tax: $648.00
Estimated Tax: $5.18
Order Total: $653.18
If you have not recently done this order using your Apple-ID and if you think someone else has access to your account, it would be prudent to follow this steps :
1. Sign in through this link : Account
I hope that hollygolightly@icloud.com isn't a real account, because Apple will block access to it after the scammers enter the password "eatshitanddie" three times.
(Of course, I shouldn't snark. After I was obliged last year to secure my online banking account with a much sturdier password, I neglected to change my username as well, so when the baddies returned last month attempting to force the portal anew, I was obliged to jump through a few hoops after my bank—kindly sparing a moment from its well-publicized regimen of consumer fraud—locked me out.)
cordially,
