The Finch Formerly Known As Gold

8 December 2006

Let's school these phish

You know, guys, you could be a lot more successful with your phishing if you didn't come up with stilted, unintelligible crap like this:

You have been chosen by our online department to take part in our quick and easy online departament. In return we will credit $20 to your account — Just for your time! Helping us better understand how our customers feel benefits everyone. With the information collected we can decide to direct a number of changes to improve and expand our online service.

We kindly ask you to spare two minutes of your time in taking part with this unique offer!

I kindly ask you to bite me.

Posted at 4:19 PM to Scams and Spams


Shouldn't that be byte me?

Posted by: Aero at 11:54 PM on 8 December 2006

I don't want any bytes from them.

Posted by: CGHill at 12:12 AM on 9 December 2006

I have a credit card from an account that I closed back in 2002. When I get phisher emails, I give out that number to them, adjusting the expiration date and giving names like 'Stupid Criminal' (and worse).

I wonder have many have been arrested for trying to use that card. I hope a lot of them.

Posted by: Dan B at 2:07 PM on 10 December 2006