Popular Post JetsetBkk Posted October 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2021 I've received a few of these emails over the last 2 or 3 weeks. They are marked "High Priority": The "Thailand Post" image at the top and all the text and the pictures at the bottom are part of one big graphic. If I hover the mouse anywhere over the graphic, a link address is visible: If I click on the graphic in the email I get this page after a few seconds. Initially the URL is as above, but changes to what is shown below in the address bar. Note it ends in "/101a0/": If I go through the process again and click on the image in the email again, the URL changes (to /9b186/ at the end). The "Tracking number" stays the same, but each time the code at the end changes: If I search for the name "Butiran Pembayaran" (who I presume is going to receive the payment), there are lots of results: By the way, this email was sent to my old Hotmail account which I rarely use now. I suppose I could print it out and take it to the post office in Rawai and ask them if this is a scam! What do you think? 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted October 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2021 It seems a coincidence that 34.16 is the EXACT amount featured in the recent bank account hacks . It also requires your bank /card details so appears to be linked to that SCAM./fraud. 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, CharlieH said: It seems a coincidence that 34.16 is the EXACT amount featured in the recent bank account hacks . Really? I didn't hear about that! Edit: Have you got a link? ???? Edited October 19, 2021 by JetsetBkk 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, JetsetBkk said: Really? I didn't hear about that! Edit: Have you got a link? ???? In the Thailand News forum. 10k accounts effected. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JustAnotherHun Posted October 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2021 It's not very smart toopen links in mails from unknown senders. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, JetsetBkk said: What do you think? Mark it as spam and forget about it. 2 minutes ago, JetsetBkk said: Edit: Have you got a link? ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 This originally broke on the forum with an amount like your here ; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 Just now, CharlieH said: This originally broke on the forum with an amount like your here ; Wow! Thanks Charlie. Could change the title to "Email and SMS Alert"! ???? Obviously I didn't fill in my card details, but I wonder if the email could be of use to anyone investigating the scam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, JetsetBkk said: Wow! Thanks Charlie. Could change the title to "Email and SMS Alert"! ???? Obviously I didn't fill in my card details, but I wonder if the email could be of use to anyone investigating the scam? If you feel inclined take it to the nearest Police station.As it has been featured in the Media etc it may be helpful. The Post Office would also be a good choice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliveshep Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Take it to the Police who will be able to do - well, nothing probably! After all if they cannot after 6 years get the on-line 90 day Report working you can bet your last s'tang they aren't going to track down the originator of this scam without some pretty smart outside agency's help. Shame you can't get the Americans tracking it down as they almost certainly have the expertise, or maybe the Japanese or even Koreans but Thais? Highly unlikely! This is probably some of those Russian Mafia sorts from Pattaya who are so clever at this sort of activity. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 hour ago, JustAnotherHun said: It's not very smart toopen links in mails from unknown senders. It's stupid and risky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodknock Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 close out all the cards you use, debit/credit and get new cards. watch all your accounts for withdrawels or payments you did not make fast!!!! NEVER OPEN EMAILS THAT YOU DO NOT KNOW!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Berkshire Posted October 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 I've gotten several of these "Thailand Post" e-mails but always ignored them. It never made any sense that they would have my e-mail address when I've never given it to the Post Office. I wonder if this is how some people got fleeced. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) It's definitely a scam. the link Should give it away. .SV = EL Salvador!! Edit ooh and 1 more thing https://thailandpost-th.com/ Looks like this Edit2: They make the url look like the real thing, another example ASEANN0W.COM, the O in ASEANNOW is switched for a <zero> Edited October 20, 2021 by MJCM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Here some links on how to learn to detect Phishing Emails https://www.itgovernance.co.uk/blog/5-ways-to-detect-a-phishing-email https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/protect-yourself-from-phishing-0c7ea947-ba98-3bd9-7184-430e1f860a44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 12 hours ago, CharlieH said: 12 hours ago, JetsetBkk said: Wow! Thanks Charlie. Could change the title to "Email and SMS Alert"! ???? Obviously I didn't fill in my card details, but I wonder if the email could be of use to anyone investigating the scam? 12 hours ago, CharlieH said: If you feel inclined take it to the nearest Police station.As it has been featured in the Media etc it may be helpful. The Post Office would also be a good choice. It's too much of a coincidence to ignore isn't it. If you feel that you want to be helpful @JetsetBkk I'd suggest you find a way of getting to the attention of the banking system, but not as a printout. They would need it in its original digital format for it to be of use to them. Sorry but I can't help with an email address. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 8 minutes ago, Moonlover said: It's too much of a coincidence to ignore isn't it. If you feel that you want to be helpful @JetsetBkk I'd suggest you find a way of getting to the attention of the banking system, but not as a printout. They would need it in its original digital format for it to be of use to them. Sorry but I can't help with an email address. That's exactly what I was thinking. I could forward the original email to whoever was investigation this "phishing" scam. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JetsetBkk Posted October 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 21 minutes ago, MJCM said: Here some links on how to learn to detect Phishing Emails https://www.itgovernance.co.uk/blog/5-ways-to-detect-a-phishing-email https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/protect-yourself-from-phishing-0c7ea947-ba98-3bd9-7184-430e1f860a44 Thanks, but I think I already detected it ???? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 58 minutes ago, Berkshire said: I've gotten several of these "Thailand Post" e-mails but always ignored them. It never made any sense that they would have my e-mail address when I've never given it to the Post Office. I wonder if this is how some people got fleeced. Exactly - I think some of the people who complained about losing money need to think back to when they (or their spouse) filled in their debit card details - including the CVV - in response to an email stating that they owed money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 1 hour ago, JetsetBkk said: Thanks, but I think I already detected it ???? I should have said for other people who are not as smart as @JetsetBkk ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post metisdead Posted October 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 I have had several of those in my junk/spam box and I have reported them as Phishing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guderian Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Yeah, I've had them too, and one from Kasikorn asking me to validate my account details. Since I've never banked with them, that one was easy to spot. The message header may say something like "Thailand Post" or whatever, but when you check the actual address it came from it will be something like [email protected], or [email protected], so it's easy to tell that it's a fake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 The body of the email is probably saying something like there is money/duty owed on and item coming for you and to click the link to pay. There has been a similar email running around in Australia at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 36 minutes ago, Guderian said: [email protected] That's a Nigerian prince. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwill Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 It's best not to click on links in messages/emails that you get. If you want to find out if it is legitimate go directly to the site yourself, not through the link. You might want to show this at the local post office or police station. They might investigate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 17 hours ago, JetsetBkk said: By the way, this email was sent to my old Hotmail account which I rarely use now. I suppose I could print it out and take it to the post office in Rawai and ask them if this is a scam! What do you think? If I receive an email like this and I haven't a clue what it's about or where it's from I flag it as spam & block it. I don't click it to see what it's all about. You're inviting spam/hackers if you do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) Clicking on suspicious links that are attached or embedded in an email is dangerous. It can infect your Computer or mobile with a virus or possibly ransomware. Also, in most cases it will re-direct you to another fake site where the fraudsters will require your details and bank information. Never open mail that you are not aware of or that looks suspicious in the heading. Just delete them, or better still have them put as junk mail or spam so your email blocks them in future. Edited October 20, 2021 by steven100 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millymoopoo Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 17 hours ago, JustAnotherHun said: It's not very smart toopen links in mails from unknown senders. One way to check is right click over the link, choose the copy link address option and paste it into notepad or some similar offline program. Then you can examine the address without going to it. Generally I would expect a genuine thai post page to have 'thaipost' somewhere in the link address, if not, better to take the cautious approach and suspect it is a scam.! As 10k others may have found that out recently.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteBuffaloATM Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Obviously a common Scam. Delete without Opening. Think you know this. Especially when you aren’t expecting a y delivery, right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcB Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Definitely a scam The post doesnt know your email address The post doesnt ask your card info through unsollicited emails And yeah it is somewehere in Salvador. What I do with these kind of emails is: I go to www.samedyfreeday.co.uk There i fill in their email address and within 5 minutes they receive 8000 spam emails I just vuck them back spam them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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