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Scam????

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hudsonvett · 19/11/2024 18:15

My teenage son has received this email and is worrying about it.

I've told him it's a scam which I'm convinced it is but just to put his mind at rest, I thought I'd get some clarification on here.

It's been sent from his actual email address to himself, that's the part that's weird.

Best way forward - block himself on his email address if that's possible?

Scam????
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Original poster
hudsonvett · 19/11/2024 18:24

We will change the password - thank you all.

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leftfootinletfootout · 19/11/2024 18:23

I've had a similar one today, utter bollocks

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hudsonvett · 19/11/2024 18:23

fourelementary · 19/11/2024 18:18

A scam- but why would he even be concerned? Perhaps a good time to chat about his online activities. If I got that I’d know it was utter shite and someone would be very bored if they saw the crap I do online… if you’re worried though, does that mean you’re up to some dodgy shit online?

He's autistic so it's a real worry for him.

He isn't able to look at anything he shouldn't be as I have the WiFi settings set to be safe. He is very vulnerable and naive. It's just caused him some panic - tears etc. I can read him these replies though which will hopefully put his mind at rest.

I knew it was a scam - just boggled at how it's done from his own email address. Never come across that before

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Lindy2 · 19/11/2024 18:22

How horrible.

I'm sure it's a scam and is sent out to loads of people until someone panics enough to pay the scammed.

Your son should change his email password. Also have a chat about keeping his internet activities appropriate so that messages like this can instantly be discounted. The fact he's worried would indicate that he's been on some sites that are perhaps inappropriate.

TheShellBeach · 19/11/2024 18:21

I think the police would be very interested. There will be multiple victims and possible suicides or self-harming from the victims. Some victims will do anything to avoid being exposed, even though they're the ones being victimised.

GCITC · 19/11/2024 18:19

He just needs to change his email password.

JosieRay · 19/11/2024 18:19

Had a very similar email a few times, definitely a scam so just delete and ignore it. I think I may have changed my email password but nothing else.

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hudsonvett · 19/11/2024 18:19

My son has quite high anxiety so that's why I'm positing.

I can reassure him from these replies that it's a scam however just wondered if it was best to block himself on his own email address to stop
It happening again

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fourelementary · 19/11/2024 18:18

A scam- but why would he even be concerned? Perhaps a good time to chat about his online activities. If I got that I’d know it was utter shite and someone would be very bored if they saw the crap I do online… if you’re worried though, does that mean you’re up to some dodgy shit online?

TheShellBeach · 19/11/2024 18:18

I'd absolutely show that to the police.
Yes, it's a scam.

doodleschnoodle · 19/11/2024 18:17

Very common scam.
Delete and ignore.

Justkeeprollingalong · 19/11/2024 18:16

Just ignore it

Justsayit123 · 19/11/2024 18:16

Of course it’s a scam

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hudsonvett · 19/11/2024 18:16

Forgot to add second part of the email.

Scam????
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DonningMyHardHat · 19/11/2024 18:16

Clearly a scam.

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