This looks bogus to me

James Blast · 14 Mar 2007, 15:39

Got this e-mail today, my ISP was NTL now Virgin. Something about it doesn't ring true, especially the last line.

Dear Member:

We apologize if u had any trouble accessing our services. In the last month we have worked day and night, for the improvement of our services. We want to do our best, and make it as simple as possible for us, but especially for you, our valued customer. From the beginning of this year we have had a big number of solicitations and because of this it was necessary to replace the old database server with a new one, which has the information about our new clients, and where some of our clients are going to get moved. Please verify your information until March 20, 2007 and help us avoid the lock-out of your services. We require all old accounts to verify their information on file with us. To verify your account details now, please visit our secure server webform by clicking the hyperlink below:

https://www.virginmedia.com/update

We appreciate your business and hope to keep you as a customer for life.
Virgin Media Online is so easy; no wonder it's number one !
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Thank You for using Virgin Media.

Sincerely,
Virgin Media Billing Services
How can I restore my account access?
Please update your billing here: Virgin Media Billing Services and complete the web form.

Completing all of the checklist items will automatically restore your account access.

Â©2007 Virgin Media Inc. All Rights Reserved
If you choose to ignore our request, you leave us no choice but to temporary suspend your account.

Doktor Gott · 14 Mar 2007, 15:42

Most definitely is, the link doesn't work when you type it in..

is the link the same as that when you put your cursor over it??

Definitely looks like a bit of phishing...

AhrÃ¡yeph · 14 Mar 2007, 15:43

Sounds suss alright. I take it an email to ntl has already been sent?

James Blast · 14 Mar 2007, 15:45

I hadn't clicked prior to posting, trying it there access was denied.

czuczu · 14 Mar 2007, 15:46

I'm with Virgin/Telewest but haven't received anything like this :/
Will have to check tonight cos I don't use that account often

James Blast · 14 Mar 2007, 15:50

AhrÃ¡yeph wrote:Sounds suss alright. I take it an email to ntl has already been sent?

in progress

streamline · 14 Mar 2007, 15:53

dodgy email wrote wrote: Dear Member

If they don't even know your name I wouldn't trust them as far as I could throw them.
Sounds very dubious to me, James, I'd forward it on to Virgin.

dodgy email continues... wrote: If you choose to ignore our request, you leave us no choice but to temporary suspend your account

That veiled threat is hardly good business practice is it?

Nah, tis bollox my friend.

6FeetOver · 14 Mar 2007, 15:55

Dude, it's totally a phishing attempt - DON'T follow any of the instructions contained in that email, and please report it to your service provider ASAP...

James Blast · 14 Mar 2007, 15:58

the image in the e-mail was the first thing that set alarm bells ringing, it's way too fuzzy, then the opening line: We apologize if u had any trouble

Bunch of Arse!

streamline · 14 Mar 2007, 16:03

some numpty wrote: We apologize if u ....<<cut due to excessive commas - my god txt speak in a business email!>>...we have had a big number ...<<big number?? Oh the grammar!>> ...of solicitations and because of this it was necessary to replace the old database server with a new one, ...<<cut for even more comma abuse >>.. which has the information about our new clients, and where some of our clients are going to get moved. Please verify your information until March 20, 2007 and ...<<cut the rest due to bullsh!t overload >>

I know that Richard Branson doesn't wear a tie to work, but I'm willing to bet that his minions have to know their way around the English language!

The prosecution rests m'lud

Planet Dave · 14 Mar 2007, 16:04

Slightly bogus, or like, totally bogus, dude.

James Blast · 14 Mar 2007, 17:29

this just in from the spamming bastards, Candie's Escorts I ask you?:

<a href="http://candiesescort.com">https://www.virginmedia.com/update< ... ></A></a> 
 
<table width="100%" border="1"> <a href="http://candiesescort.com">https://www.virginmedia.com/update< ... ></A></a> 
 
<table width="100%" border="1">
If you choose to ignore our request, you leave us no choice but to temporary suspend your account. 
We appreciate your business and hope to keep you as a
customer for life. 
Virgin Media Online is so easy; no wonder it's number one ! 
We apologize for any inconvenience. 
Thank You for using Virgin Media. 
Sincerely, 
Virgin Media Billing Services 

and this from the real people:
Hi Mr Blast,

Thanks for the email you sent to us on 14 March 2007. We're on the case
and a member of our team will get back to you as quickly as possible ?
usually within 48 hours. Right now, we're a little busier than normal,
so it may take us up to 5 days to respond.

If your request was about disconnecting any of your Virgin Media
services, we'll make sure that your disconnection date is 30 days from
the date you sent your email. We?ll confirm this when we get back to
you.

Don't forget - if there's anything else you'd like to know, just log on
to our website. It's at www.virginmedia.com

Kind regards,

The team at Virgin Media

limur · 14 Mar 2007, 17:36

James Blast wrote:If your request was about disconnecting any of your Virgin Media services, we'll make sure that your disconnection date is 30 days from the date you sent your email. We?ll confirm this when we get back to you.

They seem keen to disconnect you

6FeetOver · 14 Mar 2007, 17:37

Escorts?! Mr. Blast! Tsk, tsk. *Shakes head*

Pat · 14 Mar 2007, 18:13

My advice is move to a real communications company (they're in the phonebook under B)They'll give you fantastic service, 8mb even though you're only paying for 1mg.20gb download limit even though you're only paying for 3gb.No correspondence or interest from them as long as you pay your bills.This Virgin mob, don't they make soft drinks or something and aren't they responsable for huge carbon emmisions from their aeroplanes.
B*****ds.Tubular Bells .....FFS.

James Blast · 14 Mar 2007, 18:17

I thought you were coming over at lunchtime?

Pat · 14 Mar 2007, 18:20

Tomorrow for def.

6FeetOver · 14 Mar 2007, 18:34

You guys really hang out at lunch?

Pat · 14 Mar 2007, 18:43

SINsister wrote: You guys really hang out at lunch?

I will be working close by and I have some "merchandise" to drop off.

James Blast · 14 Mar 2007, 18:47

and I have some "merchandise" for you

6FeetOver · 14 Mar 2007, 18:59

That's really bl00dy cool.

Planet Dave · 14 Mar 2007, 19:22

SINsister wrote: You guys really hang out at lunch?

Didn't you know Erika, we all live in the same village, the one from Prisoner, at that! I'm the local idiot.

James Blast · 14 Mar 2007, 19:37

Be seeing you.

6FeetOver · 14 Mar 2007, 19:38

Marvelous! I think I'll pop over and take up residence there myself, then, if you lot don't mind. Since the position of village idiot's been thoughtfully filled by Mr. FFS, I'll gladly take on the role as village side-show act. Hope my tutu and sequencing-proggie tunes fit the bill!

No, really, I'm serious about this.

Andie · 14 Mar 2007, 22:15

James Blast wrote:this just in from the spamming bastards, Candie's Escorts I ask you?:

Bloody Oiâ„¢...

Oh...there's a C

carry on

just incase i missed something...