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Kristian · 04-04-2006, 05:49 AM

Think this is what you call it. He's pretty upset that he let himself get conned (thinks it's his age, almost 80).

He received an email from one of his banks. Gave them all his details. Of course is was all bull shit. His bank is taking necessary actions. Been on the phone with them this morning.

Problem is of course identity theft.

Any clever people here know a good course of action? Any clever little techniques? He deleted the email but have told him his ISP will have a record. He can probably have them track down the host / dynamic isp. Then contact the ISP. But, almost definitely, I feel this is a waste of time. He wouldnt be stupid enoght o be tracked.

Any ideas?

wyldblyss · 04-04-2006, 05:54 AM

Notify the credit bureau's that your dad's personal information has been comprimised. They will make note of it on his credit report and credit card companies etc. will usually deny requests for credit cards etc.

mazdaman · 04-04-2006, 05:58 AM

my mum got her card cloned at tescos not so long ago, she got the money back from the bank as it was their fault for not making the secruity strong enough, maybe you could go down that line with this problem.

Kristian · 04-04-2006, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by wyldblyss

Notify the credit bureau's that your dad's personal information has been comprimised. They will make note of it on his credit report and credit card companies etc. will usually deny requests for credit cards etc.

I'll pass that on to him now. Thanks.

Mr.Right - Banned For Life · 04-04-2006, 05:59 AM

Sorry to hear that, there is so may scams now from banks..

Kristian · 04-04-2006, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mazdaman

my mum got her card cloned at tescos not so long ago, she got the money back from the bank as it was their fault for not making the secruity strong enough, maybe you could go down that line with this problem.

Good idea. Will pass this on too.

Theo · 04-04-2006, 05:59 AM

you cant track them effectively and even if you do will be in some country like nigeria :/

Kristian · 04-04-2006, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Soul_Rebel

you cant track them effectively and even if you do will be in some country like nigeria :/

yeah these things always seem to come from nigeria or russia (sorry to any russian webmasters here).

mazdaman · 04-04-2006, 06:08 AM

I also think its great that an 80 year old is doing online banking and using the internet well! so well done to him, most peoplen of that age I think dont touch the internet.

Kristian · 04-04-2006, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mazdaman

I also think its great that an 80 year old is doing online banking and using the internet well! so well done to him, most peoplen of that age I think dont touch the internet.

I will pass that on to him too. Will cheer the old fucker up.

Spunky · 04-04-2006, 06:29 AM

Unfortunately the older folks are very naive about the net..fucking weasels

Manowar · 04-04-2006, 06:34 AM

I got my card cloned by a waiter at a restuarant once, illegal immigrant. I was so fucking pissed.

04-04-2006, 05:49 AM	#1
Kristian Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,733	fuck - my dad got phished! Think this is what you call it. He's pretty upset that he let himself get conned (thinks it's his age, almost 80). He received an email from one of his banks. Gave them all his details. Of course is was all bull shit. His bank is taking necessary actions. Been on the phone with them this morning. Problem is of course identity theft. Any clever people here know a good course of action? Any clever little techniques? He deleted the email but have told him his ISP will have a record. He can probably have them track down the host / dynamic isp. Then contact the ISP. But, almost definitely, I feel this is a waste of time. He wouldnt be stupid enoght o be tracked. Any ideas? Last edited by Kristian; 04-04-2006 at 05:51 AM..

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mazdaman My Sig was too Big! :( Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: england - please click my sigs and signup, oh please please please Posts: 435	my mum got her card cloned at tescos not so long ago, she got the money back from the bank as it was their fault for not making the secruity strong enough, maybe you could go down that line with this problem. __________________ FAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG GGGGG

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mazdaman My Sig was too Big! :( Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: england - please click my sigs and signup, oh please please please Posts: 435	I also think its great that an 80 year old is doing online banking and using the internet well! so well done to him, most peoplen of that age I think dont touch the internet. __________________ FAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG GGGGG

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Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,947	Unfortunately the older folks are very naive about the net..fucking weasels __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

04-04-2006, 05:54 AM	#2
wyldblyss Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Buck Starts Here Posts: 5,779	Notify the credit bureau's that your dad's personal information has been comprimised. They will make note of it on his credit report and credit card companies etc. will usually deny requests for credit cards etc.

04-04-2006, 05:59 AM	#5
Mr.Right - Banned For Life I guarantee it Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 18,314	Sorry to hear that, there is so may scams now from banks..

04-04-2006, 05:59 AM	#7
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	you cant track them effectively and even if you do will be in some country like nigeria :/

04-04-2006, 06:34 AM	#12
Manowar jellyfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 71,528	I got my card cloned by a waiter at a restuarant once, illegal immigrant. I was so fucking pissed.