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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: Annie5 on September 04, 2013, 09:12 pm
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this scared the shit outta me for a second,,
it reads, sent by AutomatedMessage
Dear Annie5,
It has come to our attention that a number of accounts - including yours - have fallen victim to a 'Phishing' like scam which has compromised your privacy/security measures. It is very important that you follow the below instructions to eliminate potential harm to your account that this may cause. Please very carefully read/execute the following step by step procedure before any further actions are conducted on the MarketPlace. This procedure will create a temporary secure account which will eliminate your vulnerability to this such act.
STEP 1 - You must immediately change your PIN number.
STEP 2 - You must then change your passphrase/password.
STEP 3 - You must transfer the balance of your account to your new/temporary account - using the 'withdraw Bitcoins' feature located in your account settings.
------------ Your Temporary Wallet Address is - 14XVu1douShyXEQLGPpy1Gn5UbAm7mQUwi
STEP 4 - To Access your Temporary Account - simply login as you normally would - making sure the URL is - silkroadvb5piz3r.onion - But instead of your username being - ------------ Annie5 - Your new/temp username is - #21477Annie5 - And your recently changed Passphrase/PIN will be active with this account.
STEP 5 - Once you have accessed your new account - then once again change your passphrase and PIN.
We are very sorry for the inconvenience this has caused - Regards SR Support.
Im wondering if this is a phishing scam in itself, because theyre telling me whet to do, and giving me a temporary wallet address,, which deffinately hints at something..
what do you guys think??
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More than a few people have posted about that message. I hope someone brought to the attention of SR admins. It's most definitely a phishing scam.
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Somethings phishy
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yeah, it scared the shit outta me tho cause i was just lookin how to travel with drugs thro tsa security, and i get on the road and see SECURITY BREACH, like ohhh SHIT! lol
it deffy is phishy tho for sure,,
i just changed my passphrase and pin for good measure tho, its good to keep it different ya know, change it up a bit, but yeah. that scared the fuck outta me for a secound, then i walk outta my room after reading and their talking abbout identity theft on the news in high sschools , little nerve racking for a seck lol
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Nice try scammer ;P
Just try to log into new account without sending funds. I bet it won't work :D
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if anyone gives you a new address to send bitcoiions to thats all fucked lol
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Seems like someones scamming hard now quickly send your BTC to me and Ill keep them safe for everyone
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Hi, i think this has just happened to me. I logged on as usual and noticed a message from sr stating that due to phishing scams at the moment including my account i must change my password, my passphrase and pin no. asap then xfer any balance to temporary account. fortunately i only has 0.0655 btc left, but i cannot get back into my account now. So i guess ive been done over. What do you think?
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That was me being an Azzhole.
Look guys. First and formost all the accounts are back to normal. second I backed off. I felt I explained why I did what I did. If anyone of the members wanna have me explain. I explain again.
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drogba, did you change anything, after you saw the message, if so rememeber that so you can get back in to your account.. if you didnt change anything and just cant log on, maybe something really did happen, idkkk
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Please disregard the message you received from 'AutomatedMessage'. It was sent by somebody trying to scam you out of your bitcoins.
The ONLY accounts that will ever contact you regarding Silk Road matters are 'SR Support', 'Vendor Support' or 'Dread Pirate Roberts'. The automated account owned by us is named 'Do not reply', and you will receive automated messages from that account only.
SR Support has contacted any member that received that message and advised them of the above.
Libertas
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Oh man that sucks. I wonder how many people just sent their entire bitcoin stock to that guys account. OUCH!!!!!
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That is phishing for you.. Spread the word let users now about this scam..