Paycom email scam/virus

Jel · 2005-12-20, 01:57 AM

Quite well done, message headers make it appear it is actually from paycom, which of course, it is not. I only realised it was dodgy when I saw the attachment (was more focused on whether my CC had been used fraudently). Whatever ya do, don't open the attachment

---------------------------------

Dear customer.

Thank you for your subscription to http://www.viewpornstars.com.

You have been billed as Paycom LLC for the amount of: GBP 24.95 for 30 days then GBP 24.95 recurring every 30 days.

Time: 2005-12-16 10:54:56
Transaction ID: 965658
Amount: GBP 24.95
Applied to Account #: 10915104
Pay Method: VISA

Your new subscription identification number is: 10915104, please keep this number in a safe place, as it will be required
for reference in all future correspondence regarding your membership.

Your membership access information is:
Username for your subscription: 112002
Password for your subscription: regina
Membership website: http://www.viewpornst*rs.com

For further details regarding this transaction and direct access to our online billing support services, available
24-hours a day, 365-days a year, please check your transaction details in attachment.

Thank you for choosing Paycom as the eMerchant for your subscription!

Customer Support

****************************************
Billing services provided by Paycom, LLC

------------------------------------------

I know almost all of us know not to poen attachments unless yada yada yada, but would hate to see someone here get hit with a virus for 2 seconds of being off guard if you just woke up to it (as I did)

2005-12-20, 01:57 AM	#1
Jel I'm the only guy in the world who has to wake up to have a nightmare Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London, United Kingdom Posts: 1,895	Paycom email scam/virus Quite well done, message headers make it appear it is actually from paycom, which of course, it is not. I only realised it was dodgy when I saw the attachment (was more focused on whether my CC had been used fraudently). Whatever ya do, don't open the attachment --------------------------------- Dear customer. Thank you for your subscription to http://www.viewpornstars.com. You have been billed as Paycom LLC for the amount of: GBP 24.95 for 30 days then GBP 24.95 recurring every 30 days. Time: 2005-12-16 10:54:56 Transaction ID: 965658 Amount: GBP 24.95 Applied to Account #: 10915104 Pay Method: VISA Your new subscription identification number is: 10915104, please keep this number in a safe place, as it will be required for reference in all future correspondence regarding your membership. Your membership access information is: Username for your subscription: 112002 Password for your subscription: regina Membership website: http://www.viewpornstrs.com For further details regarding this transaction and direct access to our online billing support services, available 24-hours a day, 365-days a year, please check your transaction details in attachment. Thank you for choosing Paycom as the eMerchant for your subscription! Customer Support *************************************** Billing services provided by Paycom, LLC ------------------------------------------ I know almost all of us know not to poen attachments unless yada yada yada, but would hate to see someone here get hit with a virus for 2 seconds of being off guard if you just woke up to it (as I did)