Scam Alert Wednesday plus HOLY SHIT, IT'S DOCTOR FATE

[kali921]

I would like to preface this entry with a note that from the RP side of things, it's hilarious to me when things I've RPed become almost canon. More about that below

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[ceitfianna]

A few months ago, I got phished through paypal and my university account, it was a long day. Luckily my bank was really nice about, but not fun. I'm glad you've got it sorted and thanks for the warning.

Also I love that shot of Clark and the Hawkgirl mask. The support group sounds good, I hope it works out for you.

[kali921]

How did you get phished through PayPal of all places? What happened? Because maybe that's how they got my digits.

[ceitfianna]

It was really odd, because I only recently started using PayPal again after an absence of a few years.

Basically I got an email at my school account saying we need you to reenter your card information so we can double check it. Since I hadn't used paypal in a while and was worrying about the most recent transaction going through I filled it out.

It wasn't until after I had to replace my card that I realized wait, I didn't give paypal that email so the scammers were probably sending out emails around the university since a lot of students use paypal. The scammers had mocked up a site that looked just like paypal so I was completely fooled and not on my guard as much since I trust paypal.

Also quick edit to say I tagged back Kendra, I know lj's been bad about notifs so its there for whenever you get to it.

[kali921]

Wow, hon, I'm so sorry that that happened to you - that's abominable. Preying on a demographic that's likely to have no money - like students - that makes me furious.

I hope karma comes back to chomp on their heinies like rabid wolverines.

[ceitfianna]

Luckily my local Ann Arbor bank caught it the same day it happened and the turn around for a new card was quick.

It just was a bit jarring since I've never had it happen before.