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Bruce Boardmeister

Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 7978 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:53 pm Post subject: Sneaky Phishin' Bastids |
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Got this phishing email just a little while ago:
Looks real official and every one of the links goes to Hallmark's actual website except for one...the "to see it click here" which has an "exe" type file name that I'm sure wants to eat your hard drive or something. I'm far from the first to notice this. There were several photos like this in Google Images. Bastids.
B _________________ VO-BB Member #31 Enlisted June, 2005
I'm not a Zoo, but over the years I've played one on radio/TV. . |
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dMichaelb Contributor IV

Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Posts: 144 Location: NYC
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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... other hint is the misspelling of "received" twice ...
I could easily have been caught if I wasn't lucky enough to have no one would send me a card! _________________ --Michael
D. Michael Berkowitz
800/965-9672
"... in this life you can either be oh so smart or oh so pleasant.
Well, I was smart for a long time. I prefer pleasant. You may quote me."
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CarynClark MMD

Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 2697 Location: Fort Myers, FL
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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I get this one at least once a week. _________________ Caryn Clark... The Hip Chick Voice!
"A positive mental attitude and having faith in your ability is quite different from being irresponsible and downright stupid." - Dave |
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JeffK T-Shirt

Joined: 22 Dec 2005 Posts: 276 Location: Oz
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:51 pm Post subject: |
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...I have been forwarding these emails to my new friends in the Republic of Zambia. Man, they must be really ticked!!...now I will never see that $35,000,000 and 200kg of gold!! |
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bobbinbeamo M&M

Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Posts: 2468 Location: Wherever I happen to be
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:16 am Post subject: |
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not exactly phishing... but here's another scam I received just this week which is reaching talent on Starsnsites and Voice Over Directory:
Quote: | Am interested in your voice and artistical skills,so i intend to employ you for the recording of my Clients script which would be forwarded to you as soon as possible (asap).
Secondly,i acquire your contact info/email address from the www.starsnsites.com today,so i decided to contact directly through my email, the voice have to be straight and cool. So kindly contact me back if you are willing to record for me,my range is between $2,000USD or 1,000GBP respectively...Thanks for your warm message and thanks for your prompt response, Firstly i would like to know your personal info such as (age e.t.c) in case i need to know you in person...,
The Language has to be Fluent English and you must convincingly follow a script without sounding like you're following a script.
I'm looking for an approachable relaxed sounding voice, not sugary sweet, exaggerated or slutty, and finally payment can be made in advance via Bank Transfer in any currency of your choice payable to you or any addressy from you..
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Dang, I was gonna send back my slutty demo! _________________ Bobbin Beam
www.bobbinbeam.com
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voicy1stef The Gates of Troy

Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 1799 Location: Lovely Hertfordshire, England
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:08 am Post subject: |
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Hi gang!
Be careful of those letters. There's a virus going around (our IT guy has checked it out and says this is true), that puts in your in box an email saying you've received a Hallmark Card, or you've received a postcard. It's very bad news. Don't open anything that comes to you addressed as such.
cheers....
 _________________ Intuit and do it!
British-American voice artist based in England for the past umpteen years. I say, has it really been that long!
http://www.stefsvoice4u.co.uk
Podcast: Positive Affirmations and Audio Stories, on iTunes, Spotify etc. |
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Moe Egan 4 Large

Joined: 11 Sep 2006 Posts: 4339 Location: Live Free or Die
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:08 am Post subject: |
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The thought of a Bobbin slutty demo made me giggle.  _________________ Moe Egan
i want to be the voice in your head.
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bobbinbeamo M&M

Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Posts: 2468 Location: Wherever I happen to be
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:18 am Post subject: |
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oooooh yea, baby....HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH _________________ Bobbin Beam
www.bobbinbeam.com
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DC Goode Guest
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Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:50 pm Post subject: Bobbin's slutty demos |
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Although it made me giggle, maybe we've stumbled on a new demo style!! '-)
Thanks Bobbin. Very funny.
dc |
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Yoda117 M&M

Joined: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 2362 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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fun, fun, one of the folks at work got bit by one of these today.
Not too nasty, but the wrapper for the payload (it was a trojan) was one of the nicest written pieces I'd seen in a while.
It's good to see people taking pride in their work  _________________ Voiceovers by Gregory Houser
Philadelphia based Voice Actor
Blog - A man, a martini, and a lot of microphones |
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Bruce Boardmeister

Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 7978 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 6:55 am Post subject: |
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bobbinbeamo wrote: |
Dang, I was gonna send back my slutty demo! |
I was checking out my demos at V123 yesterday (I've filled all ten slots) and the site still complained to me that I was missing several possible categories, including "Adult". I guess I gotta go slap me together my own slutty demo.
Let's see, for a slate, "Hello there.....this is....mmmmmmm.....your Bruce man....put me between your ears and let's see what we can make happen....."
B  _________________ VO-BB Member #31 Enlisted June, 2005
I'm not a Zoo, but over the years I've played one on radio/TV. . |
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Yoda117 M&M

Joined: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 2362 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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