Another Best Buy Scam???

[Eltano1]

I called BestBuy, and they didn't know anything about this email, they asked me to forward the whole thing, and they will call me back.
So guys be careful, don't fall into the trap.

Best regards

Eltano

Order Information
7/7/2003

Dear XXXXXXXX:

Our Web site is currently undergoing improvements that will make your online shopping experience better than ever. One of the improvements includes a minor modification to the "My Account" passwords. On our enhanced Web site, the password length must be 6-10 characters. Our records indicate that your current password falls outside the required character length.

Your relationship with Best Buy is very important to us and we want to continue providing you with important order and account information. So the next time you visit us at BestBuy.com, please take some time to change your password by following the directions below:
After entering BestBuy.com, please click on "Sign-In" link at the top of the page and enter your old password when prompted.
You will immediately receive a message indicating your password is "Invalid".
Click on the Get Password icon. An email will be sent to you with your new password.
On your next visit to BestBuy.com, use this new password to access your account. You will then be able to change your password to your liking.
For your security, you will need to re-enter all of your credit card information and your billing address. All order history and other account information will still be available.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. If you have any questions or would like assistance in changing your password, please feel free to contact our Customer Care. Just call us toll-free at 1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289).

We look forward to your next visit to one of our stores or to www.BestBuy.com.

Best wishes from Best Buy,
Best Buy Customer Care



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[ZeroEffect]

like this one too??
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Dear customer,

Recently we have received an order made by using your personal credit card information.
This order was made online at our official BestBuy website on 06/19/2003.
Our Fraud Department has some suspicions regarding this order and we need you to visit
a special Fraud Department page at our web store where you can confirm or decline this
transaction by providing us with the correct information.
Your e-mail address has been taken from National Credit Bureau.

Click the link below to visit a special Fraud Department page to resolve the cause of the problem.
BestBuy.com/fraud_department.html

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ORDER# 1095619 - STATUS: SUSPENDED
ITEMS PURCHASED
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Item No: 73890
CDA-9815 In-Dash CD Player/Ai-Changer Controller
Price: $387.65 Qty: 2 Total: $775.3
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The order listed above has not yet been processed.
The reason for the delay in processing your order is:

- UNVERIFIED SHIPPING ADDRESS

- Information provided:
Shipping
41 WINHAM ST
Staten Island, NY 10306
United States
phone# 206-337-9843

In our effort to deter fraudulent transactions, we need your help in providing us with the correct information. Your prompt response is needed to avoid any unauthorized charges to your credit card.
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Click the link below to visit a special Fraud Department page to resolve the cause of the problem.
BestBuy.com/fraud_department.html

 

[JWMiddleton]

Strange....I got a call 2 weeks ago from my Visa card company stating that I had activity that they wanted to check on. Someone ordered $528.34 worth of Direct TV equipment. Well I didn't buy it! :Q They are sending me paperwork to sign to dispute the charge. They canceled the card and sent me another one with a new number.

In my case I was not home when they called. I was on the way to the airport. My wife contacted me with the info and I called them back on my cell phone. It all seemed very legit. But, I never thought to ask them to prove who they were. Well, when they asked for my SSAN to verify I was "ME" they started off with the 1st three numbers.

I guess you gotta be really careful!

 

[LANMAN]

Social Engineering.....


You got to love it.. :|


Anyone read Kevin Mitnick's "Art of Deception"? Excellent book!!

I guess a small percentage of self paranoia never hurt anyone.


--LANMAN

 

[networkman]

Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean there aren't people out there trying to get me.

 

[Robor]

Originally posted by: networkman
Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean there aren't people out there trying to get me.

Always liked that quote, Rich!