".cc" scam?

[dddave]

I just got an SMS on my personal mobile stating that a delivery attempt had been unsuccessful  because they could not contact me.  Thing is, I don't have any deliveries due.  The message refers me to a website for "fir-line", the URL ending with ".cc"  I had never seen .cc before.  Google reveals it's the COCOS (KEELING) Islands, some Australian territory and that .cc URLs are being marketed because "they can be used in many different ways".  Well, Yah.   

I have no idea what this little endeavor actually is but keep an eye out for .cc URLs.

[Dan O]

3 minutes ago, dddave said:

I just got an SMS on my personal mobile stating that a delivery attempt had been unsuccessful  because they could not contact me.  Thing is, I don't have any deliveries due.  The message refers me to a website for "fir-line", the URL ending with ".cc"  I had never seen .cc before.  Google reveals it's the COCOS (KEELING) Islands, some Australian territory and that .cc URLs are being marketed because "they can be used in many different ways".  Well, Yah.   

I have no idea what this little endeavor actually is but keep an eye out for .cc URLs.

Its a typical scam that has been around for a while. Watch for similar ones from banks or debt cards or any number if things and never click on the links 

[villageidiotY2K]

8 hours ago, Dan O said:

Its a typical scam that has been around for a while. Watch for similar ones from banks or debt cards or any number if things and never click on the links 

what actually happens when u clcik on those scam email links? 

Does it offer more protection if ur viewing via iphone (chrome)  instead of a desktop pc?

[Dan O]

1 hour ago, villageidiotY2K said:

what actually happens when u clcik on those scam email links? 

Does it offer more protection if ur viewing via iphone (chrome)  instead of a desktop pc?

There is no protection no matter what phone brand. If you click a link it takes you to the scamming site that mimic whatever company making the claims  they can even scalp your data from your phone by loading a software that straps all your data

 

[Lacessit]

Just delete them as you get them, don't open them. They will give up after a while.

 

I only open emails from people and companies I know.

[NanLaew]

2 hours ago, villageidiotY2K said:

what actually happens when u clcik on those scam email links? 

Does it offer more protection if ur viewing via iphone (chrome)  instead of a desktop pc?

 

If you click on the link, your Thai immigration status is shared with the Thai revenue department.

[Wrwest]

On 12/15/2024 at 11:14 AM, dddave said:

I just got an SMS on my personal mobile stating that a delivery attempt had been unsuccessful  because they could not contact me.  Thing is, I don't have any deliveries due.  The message refers me to a website for "fir-line", the URL ending with ".cc"  I had never seen .cc before.  Google reveals it's the COCOS (KEELING) Islands, some Australian territory and that .cc URLs are being marketed because "they can be used in many different ways".  Well, Yah.   

I have no idea what this little endeavor actually is but keep an eye out for .cc URLs.

Fortunately, my Apple Mail automatically places in the "Junk" folder for my review and deletion so I never open such.

[Hakuna Matata]

Don't be afraid to click on the link, only to see what they want next. Don't do anything on the website, and you are safe. It will not install any malware without your intervention. This is a hoax. Browsing a website and not clicking any links is generally 100% safe.

[Hakuna Matata]

1 hour ago, Wrwest said:

Fortunately, my Apple Mail automatically places in the "Junk" folder for my review and deletion so I never open such.

 

The OP is talking about SMS messages, not email 🙂