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I'm a scam prevention expert and I got scammed

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Re: I'm a scam prevention expert and I got scammed

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Post by dheera »

Symbiote wrote: post #438
dheera wrote: post #312

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Reality check: I'm not exactly rich. When I'm a millionaire I'll happily support LBS. Until then Amazon helps me save a shitton of money. I got a pair of Continental GatorSkin tires from Amazon for 30% less than LBS just 2 weeks ago. And yes, I called LBS and checked the price.

Your local shop isn't the only option. The first online retailer (above Amazon in my Google search result) is €3 cheaper than Amazon, shipping included. https://www.amazon.de/-/en/C1010429-P-Continental-Gatorskin-... https://www.bike24.com/p2195136.html

+19.99 EUR and 10-14 days to ship to the US. Not cheaper.

Not to mention maybe another $150 in Uber rides waiting 14 days instead of 1 day for it.

Also Amazon gives me 5% cashback too so that also needs to be factored into all prices.

Re: I'm a scam prevention expert and I got scammed

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Post by mitchdoogle »

lupire wrote: post #299
InitialLastName wrote: post #218

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> It seems like Amazon doesn't commingle inventory if there is an official store. Is there any confirmation of this? I've seen assertions both ways.

No. Amazon doesn't commingle inventory when... the manufacturer doesn't sell through any other channels, so there is no one to commingle with.

Unless there are counterfeits

Re: I'm a scam prevention expert and I got scammed

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Post by mitchdoogle »

Wistar wrote: post #356
rhizome wrote: post #124

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I never take restaurant phone numbers directly off of Google, I always check their (hopefully existent) website before calling, or at least crosscheck it against other sources. There is no way Grubhub or any of the other mediating greedholes will get even Caller ID data from me if I can help it.

Related. Finding real locksmiths has become so difficult that I have resorted to calling a business across the street and asking them to tell me if there is, in fact, a locksmith at the purported location. Maybe there is a business in physically verifying a given business is the actually the real thing.

KeyMe are one of the perpetrators of this shady practice. They have vending machines for keys and put them all over the place and then their machines show up when you search for a locksmith. If you call the number their rep will act as middleman to connect you with an actual locksmith and they take a cut.

I've decided I will do my searches through https://www.findalocksmith.com/ which is from the associated locksmiths of America

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Post by mitchdoogle »

david422 wrote: post #115
dqv wrote: post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Well this initiated a rant, not directly related to ads, but Google in general. This is an internet literacy issue I’ve noticed more and more. People will refer to Google listings as an authoritative source even if the data comes from some third party. “Is this Jordan’s Tiles?” “No. This is Patrick. You have the wrong number.” “It says on their website this is the number!” “Their website is wrong, this isn’t Jordan’s…

Honestly, how do you know what the right number is though? Everybody outsources their stuff. The real website is at jordans-eatery.outsourcedsite.com. Or maybe the guy at jordans-eatery.seo.com is taking calls and placing orders to the real site at a markup. Or maybe the real number is on jordans-eatery.com. Or maybe it's none of those.

Easy, go to the restaurant in person and order takeout or dine in if you want. On your way out ask them what their official website and phone number are. Then you can put them on your "safe to order from' list

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Post by system2 »

LinAGKar wrote: post #444

Haven't read it yet, but do I want to trust security advice from someone serving their site with a self-signed certificate? Edit: looks like accessing it over HTTPS just gives you a broken looking site saying "Lupinia Hosting Is Shutting Down".

Makes me wonder how many "security" clients the author has. No https, outdated site, 2FA over the phone.

Her other post also mentions "I'm a professional web developer". Unsure what she does for living. Her site shows lots of interest for tech but not at a professional level.

Re: I'm a scam prevention expert and I got scammed

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Post by rhacker »

8 years ago I got a call from Discover card asking if I wanted to extend my credit limit. I immediately asked for his name and said I would call Discover with the phone number on their website. I got through and asked for him and our call continued. It was not a scam. I can't believe this person is an expert.

Re: I'm a scam prevention expert and I got scammed

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Post by system2 »

grog454 wrote: post #419

Interesting that even in the addendum at the end of the article (which I only skimmed) there is no mention of the most glaring oversight of the author. From his own screenshot: "[...] Wells Fargo will not contact you by phone or text to request this code." To be fair, that should be about as large as the title text, and displayed before the code. And the scammer was likely doing a good job of keeping the author distr…

Author doesn't seem to understand the basics of phishing.

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Post by mettamage »

klik99 wrote: post #21

There's one easy rule that could have avoided all of this - never give out any info on incoming calls. If I get a call or text about fraudulent transactions, I'll keep them on hold while I log into the bank website. If I get a call about a late payment, I'll thank them for the info and ask them to stay on while I pay online. If I get an inbound call with a more complex request, I'll ask them for their employee info a…

> There's one easy rule that could have avoided all of this - never give out any info on incoming calls.

When I don't recognize a number, I don't pick up. I tell them to email me/text me and that they provide when they called and with what number. Then I might call them back.

Asking extra effort from unknown people will do a few things:

- Scammers won't do it (not yet anyway)

- Spammers won't do it either

- Anyone lazy won't do it

Re: I'm a scam prevention expert and I got scammed

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Post by system2 »

dfsegoat wrote: post #287
inetknght wrote: post #152

What a terrible site to complain about being scammed when you don't even bother to serve over HTTPS!

I know it doesn't matter for reading text, but the look is no bueno. I really think this detracts from the credibility of a "Security expert".

She is trying to find an identity in tech. A few years ago she was a "professional web developer". Many of us have been there, titles give some sort of security to people; even if they are not well-fitting.
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