Discount Tire web site security problem

MTG said:
Not to "derail" this awesome thread…

But I have a question for you internet savvy people…

So I kept getting emailed by this Nigerian prince. At first I thought it was a scam, but he was pretty persistent AND convincing. All I had to do was give him my SS#, DOB, CC#, security code on the back of the card, override the credit card fraud prevention system via phone and my mother's maiden name, and he was going to transfer $1,000,000 to my account. Needeless to say I thought this sounded legit! I'm pretty sure this is how Crippledpetty made his fortune, financed two $80,000 jeep builds, doesn't work and learned so much about the internet. :yup:

Anyway, I'm just looking for some reassurance that I made the right move. It's been 48 hour since I've heard from my Nigerian prince, but he assured me that if I do not check my accounts for 60+ hours it would be best…don't want to tip off the snoopy authorities after all. ;)

So am I good? :idontknow:
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Wait! What!?!? The exact same thing happened to me too! He said it was money from a long lost uncle. We must be kin!
 
MTG said:
Not to "derail" this awesome thread…

But I have a question for you internet savvy people…

So I kept getting emailed by this Nigerian prince. At first I thought it was a scam, but he was pretty persistent AND convincing. All I had to do was give him my SS#, DOB, CC#, security code on the back of the card, override the credit card fraud prevention system via phone and my mother's maiden name, and he was going to transfer $1,000,000 to my account. Needeless to say I thought this sounded legit! I'm pretty sure this is how Crippledpetty made his fortune, financed two $80,000 jeep builds, doesn't work and learned so much about the internet. :yup:

Anyway, I'm just looking for some reassurance that I made the right move. It's been 48 hour since I've heard from my Nigerian prince, but he assured me that if I do not check my accounts for 60+ hours it would be best…don't want to tip off the snoopy authorities after all. ;)

So am I good? :idontknow:

USMC Wrangler said:
Wait! What!?!? The exact same thing happened to me too! He said it was money from a long lost uncle. We must be kin!
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At least you guys got it from royalty. I get it from those looking to sell those mail order brides, such an abundance of choices...I wonder if they do 2-day free shipping :thinking::thinking:

But, I stay connected VPN on each device I browse on at all times, adds to my layer of security from sniffers just in case there are openings along the way from client to server.
 
Drobo said:
At least you guys got it from royalty. I get it from those looking to sell those mail order brides, such an abundance of choices...I wonder if they do 2-day free shipping :thinking::thinking:
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Do they offer a forum discount though?
 
I believe that folks need to actively protect there selves by sparing no expense when it comes to cyber security. I spent the money on a really good, well encrypted router and pay annually for a top rated anti virus and Malware killer. I often respond to venders regarding there use of PayPal and thank them for doing so. Just my 2 cents.
 
TJ4fun said:
I believe that folks need to actively protect there selves by sparing no expense when it comes to cyber security. I spent the money on a really good, well encrypted router and pay annually for a top rated anti virus and Malware killer. I often respond to venders regarding there use of PayPal and thank them for doing so. Just my 2 cents.
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You are wise to do whatever you can to add a measure of security. I work in computer crime, and my card was hijacked. In fact, I've had three cards hijacked over the past few years. You run a risk every time you pay at the pump. Stealing one's identity is far worse than just stealing a credit card. I've been lucky. Once you're out on the net, a router won't do anything to block malcode that's on a site or that's deployed by the actions that users innocently take on a site. Running a firewall also is a good idea. I agree that PayPal offers more security than the average merchant; however, I believe that eBay was hacked big time a while ago. There are a few antivirus apps that probably are as good as anything you buy. Still, they all help. Anyway, I fear that I'm getting pretty far away from the purpose of this forum!
 
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