Re: skype again - muhahaha

[Gregory Hicks <ghicks () cadence com>]

> Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2005 20:04:36 +0200
> From: Gadi Evron <ge () linuxbox org>
> To: Joe Stewart <jstewart () lurhq com>
> Subject: Re: [funsec] skype again - muhahaha
> Cc: "FunSec \[List\]" <funsec () linuxbox org>
>
> > I got a phone phish today. It went something like:
> > [Ring Ring]
> > Me: Hello?
> > Phisher: (In heavy Nigerian accent) Hello, I'm trying to reach Mrs. 
>
> What does a Nigerian accent sound like?

Kinda like a Russian, but 'flatter'

>       Gadi.
>
>
> > Stewart
> > Me: She's not here
> > Phisher: This is Chris White calling on behalf of her bank
> > Me: (somewhat sarcastic) Oh, really?
> > Phisher: What time would be best for me to call her back?
> > Me: Tell you what, I'll take a message and have her call you. What was 
> > your name again?
> > Phisher: This is Chris Black, and I am calling on behalf of her bank.
> > Me: Which bank would that be?
> > Phisher: I am calling on behalf of MBNA.
> > Me: That's not her bank.
> > Phisher: We appreciate her business, and will call back later.
> > Me: This sounds like a phishing scam.
> > Phisher: No sir. I am calling on behalf of her bank... Thank you for 
> > your time. Goodbye.
> >
> > -Joe
>
>
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