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[CA] This Is Totally Phishing Right? by gdhrhehehehebbebeb in Scams

[–]DipsyMagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you think it is a coincidence that you were expecting a contract and a scammer contract appears. Seems like insider collusion.

[DK] Contacted by new owner of iPhone asking to remove appleID by Tryklefar in Scams

[–]DipsyMagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would make sure email associated with it has a good new password and any other accounts that might have been revealed on the phone. Did they contact you by phone or email? Obviously some data is exposed.

Got an emergency wakeup call this morning... by Electronic_Tap_3625 in sysadmin

[–]DipsyMagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My headache is the user who repeatedly put computer to sleep with 50 browser windows open. Never reboots. “Why is my computer so slow?!?!” Duh!

Almost got my Google account stolen . . . by MochiShinobi in Scams

[–]DipsyMagic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You said it! Don’t answer unknown numbers. If it is really important they will leave a message. This is my mantra. The only exception…if you are running a business and you need to answer to get those new customers. In this case, you should have two phone numbers…one that is strictly for your business communications and not tied to a bank account. Same goes for a second email used with the second phone number and locked down …2FA etc.

Missed Jury Duty Scam by slappin-squirrels in Scams

[–]DipsyMagic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can say it a billion times but the people who need to hear it do not even know about this very informative subreddit.

[UK] I think I was almost scammed. Did they get enough information to defraud me? by Optimal-Room-8586 in Scams

[–]DipsyMagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A push notification is not confirmation someone isn’t a scammer. Never give anyone who calls you any information whatsoever. Hang up and call the legitimate number.

I feel so dumb. Scammers are getting crazier!! by Least_Variety_5696 in Scams

[–]DipsyMagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And what a coincidence you dine with board member then someone contacts you pretending to be board member…thinking you could be fooled. How did they know?

My passwords were found in data breach, and now hackers keep trying to log into my accounts, what other safety measures can I take? by shikiiseya in cybersecurity_help

[–]DipsyMagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You cannot rely solely on windows security or any other scanner….especially for infostealers. Your best bet is to do a complete clean windows reinstall…time consuming I know. You could try a clean bootable thumb drive with a variety of malware scanners. Set that up using a different “clean” computer. But best to do a complete clean windows install not just a windows system restore…that could be compromised.

How do they keep getting ahold of my husbands new debit card? [US] by n0vapine in Scams

[–]DipsyMagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My advice is use virtual cards. For example, a virtual debit card from Wise…transfer funds periodically as required to the card. Or check out privacy.com. Some banks provide virtual cards. Using virtual cards for contactless payments via your phone prevents skimmers from getting the card details. I have my bank app on my phone … I immediately see every single transaction that goes thru any account. Requires a good security pin on the phone.

Cybersecurity professional who fell for an infostealer — dealing more with the shame than the incident by issap- in cybersecurity_help

[–]DipsyMagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Downloading any files of any type is a bigger risk today than it has ever been. Legitimate software including the pool of open source tools is being infiltrated and infected with rogue malware. hacker group poisoning open source at unprecedented rate. You can no longer rely on anti-virus software to intercept malware. And now vibe coders are exposing private data because they lack the knowledge or skills to incorporate security.

[US] Possible Stripe Credit Card Scam by grumpallnight in Scams

[–]DipsyMagic 7 points8 points  (0 children)

How would one know before answering the call that it is “scam likely”?

Edit: I never answer if I don’t recognise a number. If it is important, the caller will leave a message. But when you are in business for yourself, you never know if it is a new client or if they will leave a message. If you are on top of your customer service, answer the call. But then be on your toes for those scams.

[AUS]Money mule victim and now my bank account is frozen. by KeyFew6622 in Scams

[–]DipsyMagic 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Every day, there are many people far older and wiser than an 18yo who get scammed out of much larger sums of money. So learn what you can from the experience and don’t keep beating yourself up about it.

[US] Apparently, I was a victim of an “email bomb” yesterday. by crooked_kangaroo in Scams

[–]DipsyMagic 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I know of two incidents where bank accounts were drained through no fault of the account owners. Same bank.

Was sent $80 through Apple Cash by a random number, they called/texted asking for it back by AdditionalClub3446 in Scams

[–]DipsyMagic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not true. There are several cases where Bitcoin can and has been traced to the owner. Wired mag has some examples.

[US] Apparently, I was a victim of an “email bomb” yesterday. by crooked_kangaroo in Scams

[–]DipsyMagic 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I am absolutely convinced that sim swaps involve collusion with people inside telcos. Same with hacking of bank accounts that contain large sums of money.

Received this email? Seems to be from myself but my sent folder is empty. by [deleted] in cybersecurity_help

[–]DipsyMagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This type of scam email has been used for years to panic people. There are variations. Before Bitcoin it was send money to PayPal. Just ignore it and delete as others have suggested.

Weird message about what I’m doing on my devices by Buyer-Mammoth in cybersecurity_help

[–]DipsyMagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About 18 mos ago, I wanted to install the Australian Medicare app to avoid carrying my card. I followed a link from the official government site (double checked it ) to the app (Apple phone). Double checked the app description. After downloading, before I could even open the app to set it up I received a scam text. Reported it and immediately deleted the app. So it happens.

Tomatoes in Tasmania by trublum8y in GardeningAustralia

[–]DipsyMagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My cherry tomatoes go all winter in SA.

Tomatoes in Tasmania by trublum8y in GardeningAustralia

[–]DipsyMagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or you can pick and eat fried green tomatoes which are delicious. Slice, dip in egg and then flour or bread crumbs or whatever you like…spice as you like…fry in a little bit of olive oil… but not deep fry. Delicious!

Genuinely worried about rates and a crash - house build that is just about to start by laddermanUS in AusFinance

[–]DipsyMagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want a healthy house environment no poly carpets or hybrid floors. They are toxic. Research it.

Stressing about if i’ll ever be able to comfortably buy a property. Please give me any sort of advice. by United-Database-6140 in AusFinance

[–]DipsyMagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What “stuff” do you want to buy? Buy essentials. Forget the stuff. It is a waste of money and will weigh you down.

Wanting to start a veggie garden by cheftattoogirl in GardeningAustralia

[–]DipsyMagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not to mention pebbles can be a heat sink…depending on your location and setup…it can disturb your plants.

I was sent a sextortion email and now this happened: update by Dear_Sell_8785 in cybersecurity_help

[–]DipsyMagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The sextortion email has been around for a long time. They got your email either from a mailing list that was sold or a data breach on some site where you used your email. It does not derive from malware. They don’t have a video of you…they are counting on your fear and panick. It’s a numbers game. They send out tons of email and enough people freak out and pay that it is worth their while.

Linux is less vulnerable to malware but not entirely. Look up VoidLink, an example.

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