lol just got this email from "gmail" and attatched was a txt file.... the txt file says: Google rarely contacts Gmail users via email, but we are making an exception to let you know that due to malicious attacks on our database, We have decided to upgrade our database system with enhanced security and as a result of this security upgrade, we require you to verify your Information. Failure to verify your information might result in account suspension. Please click the reply button and fill the below spaces as requested. Learn more. Full-Name: Email : Password: Country : Occupation: Kindly help us with the verification process by filling the details above so as to make a correspondence with your details stored in our database.By clicking your reply button.. Our Agent in charge will update your account has soon has we have your Details requested This mandatory announcement was sent to all Gmail users Gmail Registration Services®. ------------------------------------- the email addy it was mailed from was goot7561@gmail.com Should I alert gmail about this?
It's a conspiracy! Seriously though, that is obviously fraudulent. A text file? Improper grammar? Random capitalization? Did you really have to ask?
I've never seen a valid request like this from any company that requires you to provide information like this to verify anything. It's always a phishing scam. I would never do it and anyone who does do it is an idiot.
Sounds legit to me. I would give them all the info they're asking for. You don't want your account to be suspended, after all.
I received the same email. I made sure to send all my information as soon as possible; I didn't want my account suspended. They then sent a nice follow-up email thanking me for the quick response and even let me in on an issue they were dealing involving the Nigerian Royal Family. All in all I would say I was pleased with the outcome.
The inability to realize this is a scam, combined with a conviction in conspiracy theories...let's just say it's all starting to make more sense.
ToyCen what's your mail, i have some Nigerian ties i can hook you up for some nice couple of millions $$$...
ToyCen, I'll do you a huge favor. Just email me all the contact info they're looking for AND your credit card numbers. Might want to throw in your SS # just in case. I'll "protect" them for you.
lol this was really just to see if anyone else got this email also..... I would never give out any information like this... anywho, you guys find the corkiest things to be serious.
Dude I got the same email, it is 100% legit. I was worried a bit because I didn't want my email suspended. I have a bunch of really important things in my email inbox and I can't afford to not be able to access it. I have order receipts, school records confirmations, and most importantly I have all the information in my correspondence with the Nigerian prince who will be sending me 15% of his fortune. I've been waiting on that for a good 3 months.
Bro you should really double check and make sure you sent your SS# and Bank Account. If the #'s are messed up he might not be able to process his inheritance. I know I ran into the same problem with a relative who was coordinating funds of an East African prince too.
Your account could get suspended? That's nothing. If I don't give the princess of Algeria my credit card number, how can she access her money from the Royal Bank of Scotland? If she doesn't get that inheritance money, the janjaweed will surely kill her!
