Wow, scammers are getting creative

[Karma v2]

So, I just got this in my mailbox:

Mod_admlnistrator

Attention Gaia User...
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Even though they tell you everywhere that a mod will never ask for your username and password, I can kinda see how a newbie might panic and actually send it. The little red highlights on words are a nice touch too xp

Gotten any scam attempts lately?
What were some of the most creative ones you've ever been sent?
Oh look! This person's photobucket account is Lord_D666 =o  

[Lucky Charms Pancake]

One had a link leading to a very realistic battle system site. The giveaway was the password slot on it..  

[Cattrain]

Oh, that reminds me. I got one too. Title:Battle system released!

MMO Rpg Network Navigator

You've been waiting for a long time to play our MMO, and your first chance is almost here.

We're getting very close to showing the game to the world, but we need to do extensive testing and tweaking first to make sure it's shipshape and ready for launch. Soon, we'll enter the beta phase, which will let a group of intrepid Gaians play the game for the first time and tell us how to make it more fun. This is one of the most critical stages in the game's development, and the feedback of the Gaia community is the key to making the game as fantastic as it could possibly be.

"WEBSITE CENSORED FOR YOUR PROTECTION - Gaia Battle System"

 

[Blue Aether]

And here I thought that the words "scammer" and "creative" didn't go well together...

I wish I knew how to make them pay for everything they do. It's their fault my sister has been without her main account for 3 months now... I hope the mods solve the problem quickly! =___=

 

[Amy Obscurite]

Usually, the scammers have the same Photobucket account as their Gaia account, which is pretty funny. Next time I get one of those PMs, I'm going to PM their main. xDD  

[Parasox v2]

I haven't had a scam pm in ages but I got an email yesterday askingfor my bank details. It was really badly done, Gaia scammers are more convincing sweatdrop  

[Thrux]

Parasox v2

I haven't had a scam pm in ages but I got an email yesterday askingfor my bank details. It was really badly done, Gaia scammers are more convincing sweatdrop

Bank details? Why would someone want that?

Wonderful how this account didn't get a scam account yet. Also, I wonder why they put the admin's avatar? It doesn't make it more realistic.  

[Parasox v2]

Roflcopterskates

Parasox v2

I haven't had a scam pm in ages but I got an email yesterday askingfor my bank details. It was really badly done, Gaia scammers are more convincing sweatdrop

Bank details? Why would someone want that?

Wonderful how this account didn't get a scam account yet. Also, I wonder why they put the admin's avatar? It doesn't make it more realistic.

To steal all my money...  

[Amy Obscurite]

Parasox v2

Roflcopterskates

Parasox v2

I haven't had a scam pm in ages but I got an email yesterday askingfor my bank details. It was really badly done, Gaia scammers are more convincing sweatdrop

Bank details? Why would someone want that?

Wonderful how this account didn't get a scam account yet. Also, I wonder why they put the admin's avatar? It doesn't make it more realistic.

To steal all my money...

I think I got that with my paypal account a while ago. The e-mail failed though because when I clicked the link it said the page could not be displayed. xDD Anyway, I have like £1 to my name.  

[Karma v2]

Roflcopterskates

Parasox v2

I haven't had a scam pm in ages but I got an email yesterday askingfor my bank details. It was really badly done, Gaia scammers are more convincing sweatdrop

Bank details? Why would someone want that?

Wonderful how this account didn't get a scam account yet. Also, I wonder why they put the admin's avatar? It doesn't make it more realistic.

Most people who've been on for a while know the admin. ava doesn't authenticate the PM, but it might intimidate new and young users into sending the info.

@Parasox: That's funny and sad that Gaia scammers are more convincing than RL scammers xd

@Amy: Maybe I should look up Lord_D666... eh, scammmers aren't really worth the retaliation effort.

@Aether: Sorry to hear about your sis' account D: I'd hate to be without my account for 3 months.

@Lucky and Cat: Seems a lot of scammers are trying to take advantage of the Battle MMO craze. Makes me wonder how many people lost their accounts that way.  

[lilartichoke]

I've only gotten one scam,
but I feel like my avis aren't all rich up in your face either.
I don't really post a whole lot in the GCD either.

I didn't fall for it (obviously)
BUT...
It totally freaked me out. I instantly deleted it.
Logged out.
Logged back in.
Changed my password.
Logged out and hid in my closet.
hehe.  

[Kalzonie]

I've had the top PM alot. Aleast 5 times now! The first time i got it, i was stilll a newbi and had to check in the Q&A that it was a fake  

[Razin Frostdrake]

Amy Obscurite

Usually, the scammers have the same Photobucket account as their Gaia account, which is pretty funny. Next time I get one of those PMs, I'm going to PM their main. xDD

that pm blue posted . . . did/dopes have a Gaia account under the same name xd

http://www.gaiaonline.com/profiles/10543086/

is the fraud's profile . . . apparently a lot of people have had problems with that person . . .

and according to one thread that pulled up . . . that user is no longer using that account, a hacker is . . .  

[BlueAltitude]

Thanks for alerting our members Karma :] It is always a help to keep everyone on their toes.
Gaiaholics stick together >: O!  

[Parasox v2]

I think I just got a scam pm. It was just a link, nothing else. No idea what it was, I just deleted it...