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 The constant battle with online thugs
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04/16/21 06:31 PM
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Texas Dan
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It's become a constant battle not being duped by online thugs. One of the tactics I've noticed recently plays on the fact that online purchases have become so commonplace. As a result, there's a good chance a blind text message will hit someone who is expecting delivery of something they ordered online. And with porch pirates being so active at the same time, I can see where people might click on links in text messages thinking it will somehow ensure safe delivery of whatever they're expecting to arrive on their doorstep.
Last edited by Texas Dan; 04/16/21 06:32 PM.
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Re: The constant battle with online thugs
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04/16/21 06:56 PM
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I have gotten a lot of these texts.
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Re: The constant battle with online thugs
[Re: Texas Dan]
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04/16/21 06:57 PM
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Makes sense, usually you only get texts if you opt in to receive them, but some people may not know that.
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Re: The constant battle with online thugs
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04/16/21 07:35 PM
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Order online several times a month, don't have that problem.
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Re: The constant battle with online thugs
[Re: Texas Dan]
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04/16/21 09:46 PM
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Scammers suck. I got an email Weds. morning from a friend asking for a favor. I replied and asked what he needed. He said he could not find a Google Play card locally or online and needed to get one for nieces bday. So I look at Wal Mart.com and don't see a problem. I replied back and said that I don't understand. He said they declined his card. I said call the bank. He replied and said he was having problems with card. This guy is very well off so something is wrong here. Also I am not aware he has a niece and if he does she would be in 40s. I get suspicious and text him. His email account had been hacked. Common scam aimed at old folks. It would not have been the $300 for the card that hurt as much as when they got my bank info for reimbursement.
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Re: The constant battle with online thugs
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04/16/21 10:03 PM
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Order online several times a month, don't have that problem. I order online almost daily, never have problems. I have Fed Ex, UPS, USPS, Amazon, Door Dash dropping stuff at my house or mailbox almost daily
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Re: The constant battle with online thugs
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04/16/21 10:10 PM
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Some of it depends on your email server.
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Re: The constant battle with online thugs
[Re: Texas Dan]
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04/16/21 10:20 PM
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NORML as can be
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I fly an American Flag on my house i never have a problem.
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Re: The constant battle with online thugs
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04/16/21 10:53 PM
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I use a credit card. 
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Re: The constant battle with online thugs
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04/16/21 11:18 PM
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Lowlife scumbags are a plenty.
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Re: The constant battle with online thugs
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04/17/21 12:27 AM
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It's become a constant battle not being duped by online thugs. One of the tactics I've noticed recently plays on the fact that online purchases have become so commonplace. As a result, there's a good chance a blind text message will hit someone who is expecting delivery of something they ordered online. And with porch pirates being so active at the same time, I can see where people might click on links in text messages thinking it will somehow ensure safe delivery of whatever they're expecting to arrive on their doorstep. I didnt know folks fell for that carp 
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Re: The constant battle with online thugs
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04/17/21 12:50 AM
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Here was my completely professional reply to the last one sent to my wife's phone. Short, sweet, and to the point. It made me feel better and that's all that matters. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2021/04/full-7848-291281-img_2205.png)
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Re: The constant battle with online thugs
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04/17/21 01:02 AM
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I fly an American Flag on my house i never have a problem. I worn Dr. Scholl's shoe inserts for years now. Never had a problem.
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Re: The constant battle with online thugs
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04/17/21 01:52 AM
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Here was my completely professional reply to the last one sent to my wife's phone. Short, sweet, and to the point. It made me feel better and that's all that matters. Well played 
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Re: The constant battle with online thugs
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04/17/21 12:27 PM
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Here was my completely professional reply to the last one sent to my wife's phone. Short, sweet, and to the point. It made me feel better and that's all that matters. Now you have confirmed that they hit an active number.
Last edited by Marc K; 04/17/21 12:28 PM.
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