Hmm? I don't see how I'm supposed to know that one is "wrong"? Going to take a look at that which site you mention. However it occurs it's long one just like the one you said to beware of - So how do you tell it's ok? I really haven't got a grip of this have I?
and in the21st century that's ok .... the internet is an absolute minefield, I'll try and find you some decent links later for you to peruse to get you spam/dodgyemail savvy
Completely agree!
Temperature has suddenly dropped up here. Almost too cold now sitting out in the garden in my T shirt.
It's no good fella, goes right over my head. Bring back Max Wall I say.
No you haven't
Thank you. Lots for me to chew over there.Here, Try this to start with: https://swgfl.org.uk/resources/phishing-tackle/how-to-spot-phishing-emails/
and these guys are particular experts in the field: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/phishing-scams/spot-scams
This from there kinda sums it up:
How to spot scam messages or calls
Scammers try to quickly gain your trust. They aim to pressure you into acting without thinking.
If a message or call makes you suspicious, stop, break the contact, and consider the language it uses. Scams often feature one or more of these tell-tale signs.
Authority
Is the message claiming to be from someone official? For example, your bank, doctor, a solicitor, or a government department. Criminals often pretend to be important people or organisations to trick you into doing what they want.
Urgency
Are you told you have a limited time to respond (such as 'within 24 hours' or 'immediately')? Criminals often threaten you with fines or other negative consequences.
Emotion
Does the message make you panic, fearful, hopeful or curious? Criminals often use threatening language, make false claims of support, or tease you into wanting to find out more.
Scarcity
Is the message offering something in short supply, like concert tickets, money or a cure for medical conditions? Fear of missing out on a good deal or opportunity can make you respond quickly.
Current events
Are you expecting to see a message like this? Criminals often exploit current news stories, big events or specific times of year (like tax reporting) to make their scam seem more relevant to you.How to check if a message is genuine
If you have any doubts about a message, contact the organisation directly. Don’t use the numbers or address in the message – use the details from their official website.
Remember, your bank (or any other official source) will never ask you to supply personal information via email, or call and ask you to confirm your bank account details. If you suspect someone is not who they claim to be, hang up and contact the organisation directly. If you have paper statements or a credit card from the organisation, official contact details are often written on them.
In my day Scouts were supposed to wear a shath knife and its a shame that this can no longer be the case.
In general treat EVERYTHING you get unsolicited as a scam and you will be right. These B's are very clever and convincing. If you have not asked for something specifically in all cases delete and ignore inviting requests and adverts. Anything important will come by a route you recognise. Dont even trust calls that appear to be from a number you recognise if its about anything important, Scammers can replicate everything even phone numbers. Always use a good internet protection software that ensures your camera is off unless you specify it to be on. ditto microphone. Lastly always be available to give me an alibi when I have clubbed any scammer I catch to death with my pick axe handle!
So sorry to hear your sad news. On the other hand he's in the best place to be getting help. It's what took my brother nearly two years ago now. He'd had one a few years before but hadn't told us because he didn't want us to worry. When he got worse again they said he needed a quadruple bypass operation and at that point he told me. They kept on delaying it saying they needed to get test results for this and then that and then the next thing. He had other health issues and, reading between the lines, I think they thought it unlikely he would survive the surgery so just kept asking for more and more "tests" to be done thus delaying a decision? In the end he passed peacefully at home in his bed during the night. I like to think he just went to sleep and didn't wake up again.
Do panda's not have heart attacks then??
Thanks for the kind words folks. He hadn a massive aortic aneurism repaired 6 years ago so its a bit scary. It all seemed well. I suppose you never know if such things are related. Getting old is no fun. If he's told to cut the booze he will be heart broken as well! I had an ultrasound the other day and Im told my aorta is still good, and I dont smoke or drink much at all. Since having a kidney removed oddly I have gone off alcohol, only occasionally do I fancy a beer. I used to have one a day before, so it was a cost cutting operation in my case. Its all far too close to home for comfort and really makes you feel motal..Do panda's not have heart attacks then??
Seriously, hope he recovers and is back to normal self soon. even the fittest can be struck down with heart problems, for various reasons. Young or old, fit or otherwise.
