Another email scam alert

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  1. Phil A

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    Wouldn't be able to wind them up if I did :snork:

    Had a long conversation with one about how Russia is a long way to go just to have a cup of tea :heehee:
     
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      And??????...................................???????????.:dunno::scratch::doh::hate-shocked::heehee:
       
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      • Phil A

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        And I send them a bing map showing that it would take me at least a day to get there :doh:
         
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        Well, it's never stopped you before!!!!:dunno::whistle::hate-shocked::heehee::loll:
         
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        • Phil A

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          I'll go a long way for a good cup of Yorkshire Tea [​IMG]
           
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          are you really? :catapult::yawn:
           
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          This is another Scam or phishing type of Email Note the poor grammar and spelling.


          DVLA Driver and Vehicle License Agency
          Date: 19/February/2015


          Dear customer,

          We are currrently upgrading our database and we found that you are eligible to recieve a refund from your last payment made on our behalf.

          A refund can be delayed for a variety of reasons. As example, for submitting invalid records or applying over the deadline.

          To complete your refund application with us, you are required to fill out the form in the link below.

          If you refuses to complete your application within two weeks of receiving this email will cause the lose the specified amount and you will take full responsabilty for that. We sincerely apologise for any inconviniences this might have caused you. Thank you for your co-operation. (c) Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Swansea SA6 7JL


          Needless to say one should not follow the link.

           
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            @Palustris You may want to edit your post as your 'Link Removed' still has a link! :blue thumb: :)
             
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            :heehee: Nice spelling! :roflol: Whatever rubbish are these scammers going to do next???? :scratch:
             
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              hmmmm FBI head office Nigeria , never knew that :biggrin:
               
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                the latest scam I have been getting are !!! invoices saying I owe them $$£££ and lots of them I dont even open and at least my spam is getting hold of then 1st
                 
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