Beware!!! - Page 2

gpick24 · 04-08-2014, 15:21

It goes without saying that if you in any way suspicious of a link, then do not click it. But if you want to check where a link is actually going to take you, then if you right click on it and choose inspect element it shows you exactly where the link is pointing to.
Here`s an example I got from Lloyds bank (don`t bank with Lloyds).

gpick24 · 04-08-2014, 15:32

Forgot to say, this is for Firefox, IE is right click properties.

Restless · 04-08-2014, 15:35

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Originally Posted by gpick24

Forgot to say, this is for Firefox, IE is right click properties.

right click view source for IE

But that is a bit intensive for noobs

gpick24 · 04-08-2014, 15:41

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Originally Posted by Restless

right click view source for IE

But that is a bit intensive for noobs

properties works for me.

Restless · 04-08-2014, 16:10

Ah right clicking the link and not the page

Restless · 04-08-2014, 16:13

Edu is university domain right? And googling shows my as Malaysia..... D-o-d-g-y

Margaret Pilkington · 04-08-2014, 16:37

I usually check to see the e-mail addy of the sender.
On this occasion, it was for e-biiling @bt...with the dot com bit.......but the link that would have taken me through to the page which requests your details...well I didn't get that far as my security flagged it up as malware.....but for those who are maybe less savvy,(not that I am that savvy) it could have been taken for real.
I also checked with my bank and the payment went out without any hitches. So I knew it was a phishing e-mail.
What I don't understand is how can they have the same e-mail addy as the real BT??

Margaret Pilkington · 04-08-2014, 16:43

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Originally Posted by gpick24

It goes without saying that if you in any way suspicious of a link, then do not click it. But if you want to check where a link is actually going to take you, then if you right click on it and choose inspect element it shows you exactly where the link is pointing to.
Here`s an example I got from Lloyds bank (don`t bank with Lloyds).

Well, I did not know you could do that......so something else i have learned.
Saying that....I am no wiser as to where the e-mail originated....it is lines and lines of gobbledy gook.

gpick24 · 04-08-2014, 22:10

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Well, I did not know you could do that......so something else i have learned.
Saying that....I am no wiser as to where the e-mail originated....it is lines and lines of gobbledy gook.

You can ignore most of it, if you`ve right clicked the link, the target will be highlighted.
Also works with links in the forum, so if someone hides the link by saying click this link, if you right click etc. you can see the target webpage without actually going to the page.

Studio25 · 04-08-2014, 23:22

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

What I don't understand is how can they have the same e-mail addy as the real BT??

They don't. The scammers use a "genuine" email as the basis for their own. They change some or all of the content, the closer it is to the original, the more likely it is to be accepted. It's likely that the payload is in a different link, or an attachment in the email.

Accyexplorer · 05-08-2014, 08:19

Sub domains:
For example http://www.barclays.12bucklemyshoe.co.uk/accounts.php is actually 12bucklemyshoe.co.uk/accounts.php....clicking on it could get you fleeced of your savings and a cactus inserted up ones rectum to say thanks

Margaret Pilkington · 05-08-2014, 10:20

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Originally Posted by Studio25

They don't. The scammers use a "genuine" email as the basis for their own. They change some or all of the content, the closer it is to the original, the more likely it is to be accepted. It's likely that the payload is in a different link, or an attachment in the email.

I have noticed(upon close inspection) that the Logo for BT on the bogus e-mails is distorted....so now as soon as I see this they get deleted without a thought.

Neil · 05-08-2014, 10:27

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Originally Posted by Accyexplorer

Sub domains:
For example http://www.barclays.12bucklemyshoe.co.uk/accounts.php is actually 12bucklemyshoe.co.uk/accounts.php....clicking on it could get you fleeced of your savings and a cactus inserted up ones rectum to say thanks

That's a good example of how they try and trick you into thinking the address is a real one because most people don't understand what you are explaining.

For those who might be wondering that is not a real address so clicking it would take you anywhere iffy.

I was talking about this with a lad at work and in about 5 minutes I had created a perfect copy of paypals website to show him how easy it is to do.

Neil · 05-08-2014, 10:30

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

I have noticed(upon close inspection) that the Logo for BT on the bogus e-mails is distorted....so now as soon as I see this they get deleted without a thought.

That was just lucky for you though as anyone with half a brain can make the logo look right before they send the email out.

cashman · 05-08-2014, 10:35

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Originally Posted by Neil

That was just lucky for you though as anyone with half a brain can make the logo look right before they send the email out.

So that lets me out,i couldn't do it.