Hi Mike it came through the six club mailman.
Sent from my iPad
> On Mar 7, 2017, at 4:14 PM, "tentec-request@contesting.com"
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> 1. Re: Phishing Attempt on list members (rick@dj0ip.de)
> 2. Re: Opinions (rick@dj0ip.de)
> 3. Re: Phishing attempt! (Mike Schatzberg)
> 4. Re: Phishing Attempt on list members (Ron Notarius W3WN)
> 5. Phishing Attempt on list members (Paul A. Ramey)
> 6. Phishing Scam (P C Andy Anderson)
> 7. Re: Phishing Attempt on list members (k8mp@aol.com)
> 8. Re: Phishing Scam (Dave Ryan)
> 9. Re: Phishing Scam (Ron Notarius W3WN)
> 10. Re: Phishing Scam (rick@dj0ip.de)
> 11. Re: Phishing Scam (P C Andy Anderson)
> 12. Re: Phishing Scam (P C Andy Anderson)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2017 19:42:16 +0100
> From: "rick@dj0ip.de" <Rick@DJ0IP.de>
> To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Phishing Attempt on list members
> Message-ID: <000001d29772$8c0e2990$a42a7cb0$@de>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> I don't think it's going through the reflecter, Mike.
> It seems they have hijacked our mailing list and are mailing everyone
> directly.
>
> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> (Nr. Frankfurt, Germany)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Mike
> Schatzberg
> Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2017 7:31 PM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Phishing Attempt on list members
>
> I hope I am not missing something. I have seen nothing untoward posted here
> so far.
>
> I screen every subscription for call sign. This takes several emails back
> and forth to do so because many new subscribers do not include their call
> signs as requested.
>
> In the last week alone, there were 6 membership requests that did not return
> email requests for call signs.
>
> I delete hundreds of postings each week from non subscribers, mostly from
> robots.
>
> I'm hoping nothing gets thru that shouldn't.
>
> 73,
>
> Mike
> W2AJI
> Owner Ten Tec Reflector
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>>> On Mar 7, 2017, at 12:32 PM, Rick via TenTec <tentec@contesting.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> I think I've got several ham radio lists where this is going on.
>>
>> 73s,
>>
>> Rick
>> WO8L
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rick@dj0ip.de <Rick@DJ0IP.de>
>> To: 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment' <tentec@contesting.com>
>> Sent: Tue, Mar 7, 2017 11:47 am
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Phishing Attempt on list members
>>
>> Bill,
>>
>> You beat me to the punch.
>> I was just about to post a message, warning about the same type of
>> message that I received through the Argonaut Group (also contesting.com
> group).
>> I haven't seen any email traffic on that group for months, and now
>> this email came.
>>
>> Here is the FULL TEXT of the email:
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> Hi,
>> Due to a recent compromise of our servers by some chinese hackers, It
>> has been mandated that we carry out an integrity check to isolate and
>> disable all suspicious accounts. For now we have already placed a red
>> flag on several accounts thereby preventing them from carrying out any
>> financial transactions whatsoever.
>> To ensure that your account was not compromised, you are required to
>> ascertain your identity, failure to do this within 24 hours will lead
>> to account service suspension.
>> Login and Ascertain Your Identity
>>
>> [ DANGEROUS LINK REMOVED ]
>>
>> Thanks for your anticipated co-operation and understanding.
>> The Accounts Team,
>> For Chase Online
>> ______________________________________________________________
>> Argonaut_USERS_Group mailing list
>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/argonaut_users_group
>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
>> Post: mailto:Argonaut_USERS_Group@mailman.qth.net
>>
>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email
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>>
>> DELETE THIS TYPE OF EMAIL IMMEDIATELY!
>>
>> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
>> (Nr. Frankfurt, Germany)
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bill
>> Cotter
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2017 5:25 PM
>> To: tentec@contesting.com
>> Subject: [TenTec] Phishing Attempt on list members
>>
>> Beware of the phishing attempt you may receive (see below). Someone
>> has harvested names from this list and is targeting "ETO_Alpha" and
> "TenTec"
>> members.
>>
>> 73 Bill N4LG
>>
>>
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2017 19:48:55 +0100
> From: "rick@dj0ip.de" <Rick@DJ0IP.de>
> To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Opinions
> Message-ID: <000101d29773$79ac1680$6d044380$@de>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> Thank you Jeff.
> You are a very good man for publically apologizing.
> You are very welcome here.
>
> In my nearly 20 years here in the group, I've said much worse than that a
> time or two and had to apologize a few times as well.
>
> Good luck on finding a good used OII.
>
> On this side of the pond we need the $$$ to drop and the EURO to go back up
> again so that we can afford Ten-Tecs again.
>
> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> (Nr. Frankfurt, Germany)
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jeffrey L.
> Bauman via TenTec
> Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2017 7:18 PM
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Cc: Jeffrey L. Bauman
> Subject: [TenTec] Opinions
>
> After some days of reflection, I find myself regretting having expressed my
> opinion on a public forum regarding my perception of the state of Ten-Tec?s
> customer service and my unfounded, hypothetical projections regarding the
> company?s prospects for the future. I meant no harm to anyone, though I can
> see how harm could be an unintended consequence.
> So let me apologize and wish all the success in the world to Mike and
> Ten-Tec. I own and have owned, used, and continue to appreciate many of its
> fine rigs, and I hope to add an Orion II to the list when the timing is right.
> JeffW8KZW
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2017 13:56:14 -0500
> From: Mike Schatzberg <cherokeehillfarm@earthlink.net>
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Phishing attempt!
> Message-ID: <F0497AF7-25EE-450E-BDAA-7DFDF075D692@earthlink.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> John,
>
> Was the email from the 6 meter group server? Or did the email come directly
> to you?
>
> Tnx,
>
> Mike
> W2AJI
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 7, 2017, at 1:14 PM, john brown <n2ydf@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Just received a very similar email from a 6 meter group. tnx John.
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>>> On Mar 7, 2017, at 12:00 PM, "tentec-request@contesting.com"
>>> <tentec-request@contesting.com> wrote:
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>>> 1. Re: Reflector Op-eds (k8mp@aol.com)
>>> 2. Omni D 160 (Michael Hutchison)
>>> 3. Re: Omni D 160 (Mike Bryce)
>>> 4. Re: Omni D 160 (Steve Ellington)
>>> 5. Re: Argonaut VI (rick@dj0ip.de)
>>> 6. Re: Current Firmware (Vic Klein)
>>> 7. Phishing Attempt on list members (Bill Cotter)
>>> 8. Re: Phishing Attempt on list members (rick@dj0ip.de)
>>>
>>>
>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 1
>>> Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2017 20:36:47 -0500
>>> From: k8mp@aol.com
>>> To: tentec@contesting.com
>>> Cc: oldlongbeard@yahoo.com
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2017 13:06:52 -0600 (CST)
> From: Ron Notarius W3WN <wn3vaw@verizon.net>
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Phishing Attempt on list members
> Message-ID:
> <30827318.313323.1488913612204.JavaMail.root@vznit170126.mailsrvcs.net>
>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> I know what you mean Mike, but (in another sense) I hope that you ARE missing
> something -- that is, that the phish-mongers this time around aren't getting
> into this list.
>
>
> At least some of the breaches seem to involve lists that are on the QTH.COM
> site -- which is not to imply that that site has been hacked, only that
> someone got access to some of the list email addresses (like the
> "tentec@contesting.com" address that we use). I've seen one such email come
> through the ICPO list, and there was a warning on the Pa QSO list about
> another attempt that was blocked, to name two.
>
>
> Was kind of funny to see the LIST get an email saying that the LISTS's bank
> accounts
>
>
> All in a days work, sad to say. (You should see some of the phishing
> attempts that they try to get through to our users at work. )
>
>
> 73, ron w3wn
>
>
> On 03/07/17, Mike Schatzberg wrote:
>
> I hope I am not missing something. I have seen nothing untoward posted here
> so far.
>
> I screen every subscription for call sign. This takes several emails back and
> forth to do so because many new subscribers do not include their call signs
> as requested.
>
> In the last week alone, there were 6 membership requests that did not return
> email requests for call signs.
>
> I delete hundreds of postings each week from non subscribers, mostly from
> robots.
>
> I'm hoping nothing gets thru that shouldn't.
>
> 73,
>
> Mike
> W2AJI
> Owner Ten Tec Reflector
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 7, 2017, at 12:32 PM, Rick via TenTec <tentec@contesting.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> I think I've got several ham radio lists where this is going on.
>>
>> 73s,
>>
>> Rick
>> WO8L
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rick@dj0ip.de <Rick@DJ0IP.de>
>> To: 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment' <tentec@contesting.com>
>> Sent: Tue, Mar 7, 2017 11:47 am
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Phishing Attempt on list members
>>
>> Bill,
>>
>> You beat me to the punch.
>> I was just about to post a message, warning about the same type of message
>> that I received through the Argonaut Group (also contesting.com group).
>> I haven't seen any email traffic on that group for months, and now this
>> email came.
>>
>> Here is the FULL TEXT of the email:
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> Hi,
>> Due to a recent compromise of our servers by some chinese hackers, It has
>> been mandated that we carry out an integrity check to isolate and disable
>> all suspicious accounts. For now we have already placed a red flag on
>> several accounts thereby preventing them from carrying out any financial
>> transactions whatsoever.
>> To ensure that your account was not compromised, you are required to
>> ascertain your identity, failure to do this within 24 hours will lead to
>> account service suspension.
>> Login and Ascertain Your Identity
>>
>> [ DANGEROUS LINK REMOVED ]
>>
>> Thanks for your anticipated co-operation and understanding.
>> The Accounts Team,
>> For Chase Online
>> ______________________________________________________________
>> Argonaut_USERS_Group mailing list
>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/argonaut_users_group
>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
>> Post: mailto:Argonaut_USERS_Group@mailman.qth.net
>>
>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>
>> DELETE THIS TYPE OF EMAIL IMMEDIATELY!
>>
>> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
>> (Nr. Frankfurt, Germany)
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bill Cotter
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2017 5:25 PM
>> To: tentec@contesting.com
>> Subject: [TenTec] Phishing Attempt on list members
>>
>> Beware of the phishing attempt you may receive (see below). Someone has
>> harvested names from this list and is targeting "ETO_Alpha" and "TenTec"
>> members.
>>
>> 73 Bill N4LG
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2017 13:15:13 -0600
> From: "Paul A. Ramey" <wg0g@arrl.net>
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: [TenTec] Phishing Attempt on list members
> Message-ID: <3a5200ca-332d-bb7e-a766-7ba511289113@arrl.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
> They are also using the HRD and Wisconsin Ham list with the same REPLY
> email address.
>
> Paul, WG0G
>
> --
> Paul Ramey
> WG0G
> 612-747-1244
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2017 19:16:59 +0000
> From: P C Andy Anderson <xtraham58@hotmail.com>
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
> Subject: [TenTec] Phishing Scam
> Message-ID:
>
> <BL2PR16MB1059A99EDF09ECB2B04A155AB92F0@BL2PR16MB1059.namprd16.prod.outlook.com>
>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Howdy all , not being a computer Guru or an IT person, how would I recognize
> a post that would be a Phishing Scam. I guess it is best not to open any mail
> unless you know who sent it by name and email address. I am sure I miss a lot
> of good information but I probably delete a dozen emails for everyone I open.
>
>
> Andy, W3LI
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2017 14:18:47 -0500
> From: k8mp@aol.com
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Phishing Attempt on list members
> Message-ID: <15aaa35a82d-42dc-18a06@webprd-a27.mail.aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> I haven't received any either. However. I have seen multiple instances of
> some emails.
> Any idea what's up with that?
>
> Later, Joe, K8MP
>
> Sent from AOL Mobile Mail
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Schatzberg <cherokeehillfarm@earthlink.net>
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Tue, Mar 7, 2017 02:01 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Phishing Attempt on list members
>
>
> I hope I am not missing something. I have seen nothing untoward posted here
> so far.
>
> I screen every subscription for call sign. This takes several emails back and
> forth to do so because many new subscribers do not include their call signs
> as requested.
>
> In the last week alone, there were 6 membership requests that did not return
> email requests for call signs.
>
> I delete hundreds of postings each week from non subscribers, mostly from
> robots.
>
> I'm hoping nothing gets thru that shouldn't.
>
> 73,
>
> Mike
> W2AJI
> Owner Ten Tec Reflector
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 7, 2017, at 12:32 PM, Rick via TenTec <<a
>> href="mailto:tentec@contesting.com";>tentec@contesting.com</a>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> I think I've got several ham radio lists where this is going on.
>>
>> 73s,
>>
>> Rick
>> WO8L
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: <a href="mailto:rick@dj0ip.de";>rick@dj0ip.de</a> <<a
>> href="mailto:Rick@DJ0IP.de";>Rick@DJ0IP.de</a>>
>> To: 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment' <<a
>> href="mailto:tentec@contesting.com";>tentec@contesting.com</a>>
>> Sent: Tue, Mar 7, 2017 11:47 am
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Phishing Attempt on list members
>>
>> Bill,
>>
>> You beat me to the punch.
>> I was just about to post a message, warning about the same type of message
>> that I received through the Argonaut Group (also contesting.com group).
>> I haven't seen any email traffic on that group for months, and now this
>> email came.
>>
>> Here is the FULL TEXT of the email:
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> Hi,
>> Due to a recent compromise of our servers by some chinese hackers, It has
>> been mandated that we carry out an integrity check to isolate and disable
>> all suspicious accounts. For now we have already placed a red flag on
>> several accounts thereby preventing them from carrying out any financial
>> transactions whatsoever.
>> To ensure that your account was not compromised, you are required to
>> ascertain your identity, failure to do this within 24 hours will lead to
>> account service suspension.
>> Login and Ascertain Your Identity
>>
>> [ DANGEROUS LINK REMOVED ]
>>
>> Thanks for your anticipated co-operation and understanding.
>> The Accounts Team,
>> For Chase Online
>> ______________________________________________________________
>> Argonaut_USERS_Group mailing list
>> Home: <a href="http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/argonaut_users_group";
>> target="_blank">http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/argonaut_users_group</a>
>> Help: <a href="http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm";
>> target="_blank">http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm</a>
>> Post: <a
>> href="mailto:Argonaut_USERS_Group@mailman.qth.net?";>mailto:Argonaut_USERS_Group@mailman.qth.net</a>
>>
>> This list hosted by: <a href="http://www.qsl.net";
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>> Please help support this email list: <a
>> href="http://www.qsl.net/donate.html";
>> target="_blank">http://www.qsl.net/donate.html</a>
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>
>> DELETE THIS TYPE OF EMAIL IMMEDIATELY!
>>
>> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
>> (Nr. Frankfurt, Germany)
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: TenTec [<a
>> href="mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com?";>mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com</a>]
>> On Behalf Of Bill Cotter
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2017 5:25 PM
>> To: <a href="mailto:tentec@contesting.com";>tentec@contesting.com</a>
>> Subject: [TenTec] Phishing Attempt on list members
>>
>> Beware of the phishing attempt you may receive (see below). Someone has
>> harvested names from this list and is targeting "ETO_Alpha" and "TenTec"
>> members.
>>
>> 73 Bill N4LG
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> TenTec mailing list
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>> <a href="http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec";
>> target="_blank">http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec</a>
>>
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>> target="_blank">http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec</a>
>>
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2017 12:32:52 -0700
> From: "Dave Ryan" <daveryan@wyoming.com>
> To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Phishing Scam
> Message-ID: <004a01d29779$9e5c45d0$db14d170$@wyoming.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Andy,
> The basic clues are that they'll ask you to update some kind of
> personal account information and 'conveniently' provide you a link to the
> site login. Most reputable sites won't do that. If there's an actual
> problem with something like a bank account or other secure login a reputable
> company will tell you to browse to their site via your web browser and
> login. They won't add a link to the notice email making that easy to do as
> that's how these phishing scams work, they redirect you to a login page that
> looks legitimate (heck anyone can create a convincing looking web page)
> where you'll type in your account name and password info and at that point
> they have you.
>
> Reading the basic email isn't really the problem, but if you aren't dead
> certain of where an email came from then don't click any links or
> attachments and never follow a convenient link to a site login when someone
> says you have account problems to resolve. Always leave the email, if it's
> something like a bank account then contact them by other means (e.g. phone
> to a known number) or at the very least leave your email and use your web
> browser to visit their known site to see if there actually is an account
> problem.
>
> Folks with appropriate IT skills can also look at things like email header
> addressing or inspect URLs to see if the address displayed is a spoof (looks
> like one address but is actually another) but if you aren't familiar with
> those tools then just keep it safe and never click on links embedded in
> emails unless you're certain you know the sender. Even if it's someone you
> know, make sure it makes sense. A common scam these days is for someone to
> get a hold of something like a FB friend's list and you'll get an email,
> presumably from a good friend, that instructs you to click an embedded link.
> But the giveaway is that there's no actual friendly discussion in the email,
> nothing like how are you doing Andy and how is it going with........ just a
> link, a hello and something like 'Here's the Info you requested' when you
> haven't actually requested info from this person. Don't click on that link,
> don't reply and just delete the email. You can always reach out to the
> friend via other channels and double check to see if they really did send
> you something.
>
> Google, stuff like 'avoiding phishing scams' or similar and you'll get a lot
> of practical info.
>
> -Dave
> K7TRF
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of P C Andy
> Anderson
> Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 12:17 PM
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> Subject: [TenTec] Phishing Scam
>
> Howdy all , not being a computer Guru or an IT person, how would I recognize
> a post that would be a Phishing Scam. I guess it is best not to open any
> mail unless you know who sent it by name and email address. I am sure I miss
> a lot of good information but I probably delete a dozen emails for everyone
> I open.
>
>
> Andy, W3LI
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> Message: 9
> Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2017 13:35:09 -0600 (CST)
> From: Ron Notarius W3WN <wn3vaw@verizon.net>
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Phishing Scam
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> Andy,
>
>
> Oh, where to start?
>
>
> Some of the obvious signs that an email isn't exactly kosher...
>
>
> Domain names that are "one off" -- slightly different name, .net instead of
> .com, etc.
> Allegedly from a bank or finance company you do not and never have done
> business with
> Informing you that you need to update your account information, just go to
> this handy dandy link provided
> Hover your mouse over the link. If the email address doesn't even come
> close, especially if it's a link to another country, its suspicious!
> And...
> Second, third, or more time that you've gotten the same email, almost word
> for word, from a different alleged source.
>
>
> I could go on, but let's not drift too far off.
>
>
> 73, ron w3wn
>
> On 03/07/17, P C Andy Anderson wrote:
>
> Howdy all , not being a computer Guru or an IT person, how would I recognize
> a post that would be a Phishing Scam. I guess it is best not to open any mail
> unless you know who sent it by name and email address. I am sure I miss a lot
> of good information but I probably delete a dozen emails for everyone I open.
>
>
> Andy, W3LI
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> Message: 10
> Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2017 21:17:03 +0100
> From: "rick@dj0ip.de" <Rick@DJ0IP.de>
> To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Phishing Scam
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>
> Andy,
>
> In the case of the email I got purporting to be from the Argonaut group
> reflector, it was signed by the Chase Bank Team.
>
> Now why would Chase Bank be sending a collective email to the Argonaut
> group?
> How stupid is that. It was a dead give-away.
>
> But also as Jo pointed out, no legitimate organization will include a link
> and ask you to click it.
> Instead they would tell you to go to your account as normal and log in.
>
> These links are ALWAYS bogus and Pfishing.
>
> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> (Nr. Frankfurt, Germany)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of P C Andy
> Anderson
> Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2017 8:17 PM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: [TenTec] Phishing Scam
>
> Howdy all , not being a computer Guru or an IT person, how would I recognize
> a post that would be a Phishing Scam. I guess it is best not to open any
> mail unless you know who sent it by name and email address. I am sure I miss
> a lot of good information but I probably delete a dozen emails for everyone
> I open.
>
>
> Andy, W3LI
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> Message: 11
> Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2017 21:11:48 +0000
> From: P C Andy Anderson <xtraham58@hotmail.com>
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Phishing Scam
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>
> Dave, thank you very much for the information. Too bad there are AH's out
> there causing trouble. Will pass along to family.
>
>
> 73's Andy, W3LI
>
>
>
>
> Andy,
> The basic clues are that they'll ask you to update some kind of
> personal account information and 'conveniently' provide you a link to the
> site login. Most reputable sites won't do that. If there's an actual
> problem with something like a bank account or other secure login a reputable
> company will tell you to browse to their site via your web browser and
> login. They won't add a link to the notice email making that easy to do as
> that's how these phishing scams work, they redirect you to a login page that
> looks legitimate (heck anyone can create a convincing looking web page)
> where you'll type in your account name and password info and at that point
> they have you.
>
> Reading the basic email isn't really the problem, but if you aren't dead
> certain of where an email came from then don't click any links or
> attachments and never follow a convenient link to a site login when someone
> says you have account problems to resolve. Always leave the email, if it's
> something like a bank account then contact them by other means (e.g. phone
> to a known number) or at the very least leave your email and use your web
> browser to visit their known site to see if there actually is an account
> problem.
>
> Folks with appropriate IT skills can also look at things like email header
> addressing or inspect URLs to see if the address displayed is a spoof (looks
> like one address but is actually another) but if you aren't familiar with
> those tools then just keep it safe and never click on links embedded in
> emails unless you're certain you know the sender. Even if it's someone you
> know, make sure it makes sense. A common scam these days is for someone to
> get a hold of something like a FB friend's list and you'll get an email,
> presumably from a good friend, that instructs you to click an embedded link.
> But the giveaway is that there's no actual friendly discussion in the email,
> nothing like how are you doing Andy and how is it going with........ just a
> link, a hello and something like 'Here's the Info you requested' when you
> haven't actually requested info from this person. Don't click on that link,
> don't reply and just delete the email. You can always reach out to the
> friend via other channels and double check to see if they really did send
> you something.
>
> Google, stuff like 'avoiding phishing scams' or similar and you'll get a lot
> of practical info.
>
> -Dave
> K7TRF
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of P C Andy
> Anderson
> Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 12:17 PM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
> Subject: [TenTec] Phishing Scam
>
> Howdy all , not being a computer Guru or an IT person, how would I recognize
> a post that would be a Phishing Scam. I guess it is best not to open any
> mail unless you know who sent it by name and email address. I am sure I miss
> a lot of good information but I probably delete a dozen emails for everyone
> I open.
>
>
> Andy, W3LI
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> Message: 12
> Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2017 21:13:51 +0000
> From: P C Andy Anderson <xtraham58@hotmail.com>
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Phishing Scam
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> Ron, thanks for the information. I will pass it along to the family.
>
>
> 73's Andy, W3LI
>
>
> ________________________________
>
>
> Andy,
>
>
> Oh, where to start?
>
>
> Some of the obvious signs that an email isn't exactly kosher...
>
>
> Domain names that are "one off" -- slightly different name, .net instead of
> .com, etc.
> Allegedly from a bank or finance company you do not and never have done
> business with
> Informing you that you need to update your account information, just go to
> this handy dandy link provided
> Hover your mouse over the link. If the email address doesn't even come
> close, especially if it's a link to another country, its suspicious!
> And...
> Second, third, or more time that you've gotten the same email, almost word
> for word, from a different alleged source.
>
>
> I could go on, but let's not drift too far off.
>
>
> 73, ron w3wn
>
> On 03/07/17, P C Andy Anderson wrote:
>
> Howdy all , not being a computer Guru or an IT person, how would I recognize
> a post that would be a Phishing Scam. I guess it is best not to open any mail
> unless you know who sent it by name and email address. I am sure I miss a lot
> of good information but I probably delete a dozen emails for everyone I open.
>
>
> Andy, W3LI
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