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  • Coiled

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    I rcvd +30 spam emails each of the last 2 days, I don't ever recall that much volume before. Yesterday when I blocked/deleted them they were gone but today, after the initial block/delete 1 email immediately popped into my spam folder with a slightly different address from one of the others (yes, I scan the addys before deleting). A block/delete of that email and another popped up immediately. I did that 2 or 3 times and the last I simply deleted, no new ones as of this post.

    Sorry but a 2 part snip is the best I could do. If not obvious, this is from me TO me:


    ransom 1.JPG


    ransom 2.JPG
    Venture Surplus ad
     

    AKM47

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    I received this one....

    ACTIVITY IN PROGRESS: (CLOSURE ALERT)

    Outlook Mail Notification

    Dear Customer,


    This is to inform you that as of tomorrow 9th of July 2021, All your email messages and pdf attachments won't be delivered to the intended recipients because your email is outdated. Follow below to verify and update your email.

    UPDATE MAILBOX HERE

    Thank You.
    Hotmail Support------------
    Please do not reply to this message. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered.
     

    Sasquatch

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    I received this one....

    ACTIVITY IN PROGRESS: (CLOSURE ALERT)

    Outlook Mail Notification

    Dear Customer,


    This is to inform you that as of tomorrow 9th of July 2021, All your email messages and pdf attachments won't be delivered to the intended recipients because your email is outdated. Follow below to verify and update your email.

    UPDATE MAILBOX HERE

    Thank You.
    Hotmail Support------------
    Please do not reply to this message. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered.

    Might want to kill that hotlink, as it appears to be not a genuine Microsoft link, and could potentially cause harm to others
     

    sdismukes

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    I rcvd +30 spam emails each of the last 2 days, I don't ever recall that much volume before. Yesterday when I blocked/deleted them they were gone but today, after the initial block/delete 1 email immediately popped into my spam folder with a slightly different address from one of the others (yes, I scan the addys before deleting). A block/delete of that email and another popped up immediately. I did that 2 or 3 times and the last I simply deleted, no new ones as of this post.

    Sorry but a 2 part snip is the best I could do. If not obvious, this is from me TO me:


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    Got one similar. Deleted it, never heard back.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     

    studenygreg

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    I've been getting emails like this lately. More than usual.

    Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk
     

    TAZ

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    Received similarly worded spam. Only noticed cause it was the only note in my junk mail. Assuming that spam filter has been wiping them in the past, just un noticed due to volume. Computer still works fine and none of my contacts have been notified of by gun browsing habits AFAIK.


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    AKM47

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    I get a lot of spam in my junk mail

    You can easily tell it is spam due to the misspelling, poor english, odd names, etc.
     

    Maverick44

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    I rcvd +30 spam emails each of the last 2 days, I don't ever recall that much volume before. Yesterday when I blocked/deleted them they were gone but today, after the initial block/delete 1 email immediately popped into my spam folder with a slightly different address from one of the others (yes, I scan the addys before deleting). A block/delete of that email and another popped up immediately. I did that 2 or 3 times and the last I simply deleted, no new ones as of this post.

    Sorry but a 2 part snip is the best I could do. If not obvious, this is from me TO me:


    View attachment 266490

    View attachment 266491

    Got one sort of like that awhile back. Do not reply, do not click any links, and damn sure don't download anything.

    File a report here, delete the email, and forget about it. These guys are hoping to scare you into submission, they don't actually have anything on you.

     

    Coiled

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    LSD (:eek: )
    Tape over my camera too. As for the mic I hope they like the Kardashians cuz I watch it 24/7, STILL can't enough. :what:
     
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    Coiled

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    Got one sort of like that awhile back. Do not reply, do not click any links, and damn sure don't download anything.

    File a report here, delete the email, and forget about it. These guys are hoping to scare you into submission, they don't actually have anything on you.

    Yeah, I know all that, the from my address was most disturbing, maybe that's easier emulate than I realize.

    Can't report it cuz it's gone but thanks for the link.
     

    contender buff

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    Got one sort of like that awhile back. Do not reply, do not click any links, and damn sure don't download anything.

    File a report here, delete the email, and forget about it. These guys are hoping to scare you into submission, they don't actually have anything on you.

    What he said, if you open or click on a link you will have your mail box held for a ransom.
     
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