
Businessman
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I suppose we all get them - 'phishing' emails. Most are easily detectable, others not so. So, I thought I'd start a wee thread in which any 'fresh' ones that pop into your in box that might-almost have got you, can be rounded up!
Today's shaft of wit comes from "LinkedIn Security" and is entitled "Account High Restricted [150316-0078581221]"
It reads...
Dear LinkedIn Customer,
Our system has detected irregular activity related to your Account, as a precautionary measure, certain limitations may be placed on your account in accordance of the user agreement and privacy policy.
To regain access without any interruption to LinkedIn account, please Click Here to login your Account, you will be redirected by our Security / Customer support to help you re-validate and keep your Account safe for potential risk.
Please follow Instruction given to you precisely to make sure you continue having the best experience possible on LinkedIn.
This Email is Subject to mandatory follow, Failure to comply would lead to Permanent closure of Account.
Thanks for helping us keep your Account safe.
Regards,
Your LinkedIn Customer Experience Team
LinkedIn Trust & Safety
Nice try lads... Thing is... I don't HAVE a LinkedIn account! Doh!
For those that do... Well one of the more obvious 'tells' is that the link (disabled here of course) takes you to a URL - on ouourl.c*m, which is a masking/shortening service.
Today's shaft of wit comes from "LinkedIn Security" and is entitled "Account High Restricted [150316-0078581221]"
It reads...
Dear LinkedIn Customer,
Our system has detected irregular activity related to your Account, as a precautionary measure, certain limitations may be placed on your account in accordance of the user agreement and privacy policy.
To regain access without any interruption to LinkedIn account, please Click Here to login your Account, you will be redirected by our Security / Customer support to help you re-validate and keep your Account safe for potential risk.
Please follow Instruction given to you precisely to make sure you continue having the best experience possible on LinkedIn.
This Email is Subject to mandatory follow, Failure to comply would lead to Permanent closure of Account.
Thanks for helping us keep your Account safe.
Regards,
Your LinkedIn Customer Experience Team
LinkedIn Trust & Safety
Nice try lads... Thing is... I don't HAVE a LinkedIn account! Doh!
For those that do... Well one of the more obvious 'tells' is that the link (disabled here of course) takes you to a URL - on ouourl.c*m, which is a masking/shortening service.