3 weeks ago
Latest Phishing News 20/11/2024
We have been informed about phishing emails that contains the content copied below. They were NOT sent by Virgin Media and should not be responded to. Do NOT visit the link included in the mails or response
Email 1
V1RGIN @ 2024
We are disconnecting your old version of our Mailbox email accounts as of NOV, 15th 2024..
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Do not reply directly to this email as you won't get a response
Thanks,
@2024
Email 2
Urgent: Account Blocked – Immediate Action Needed!
🚨 Your Account Is Blocked!
Your account has been temporarily disabled due to an expired license.
We have attempted to contact you several times, but we haven't received any response. If you do not renew your license within 24 hours, your account will be permanently disabled.
Protection expired on: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:16:14 +0000
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Email 3
SECURITY ALERT: ACCOUNT LOCKED
Immediate action required to regain access
Account number: 6669195328
Security reference: 82
Dear xxxxx,
We would like to inform you that your antivirus protection has expired and your device is now vulnerable to cyber threats and hacker attacks. To ensure continued protection of your data and privacy, we recommend that you renew your license immediately.
We have detected suspicious activity on your account and have temporarily locked it for security purposes. To regain access, please verify your identity by clicking the button below.
Your account is temporarily locked due to security concerns. Please confirm your identity within 24 hours to avoid permanent lockout.
Verify Account
Or call us at 1198 705 8419 for immediate assistance.
Yours sincerely,
Chloe Wood
Director of Security Operations
Virgin Media Payments Limited
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3 weeks ago
Given that at least two of these emails (which I reported as well) purported to be from Virginmedia or MyVirginmedia, isn’t it possible just to block them at the server? I don’t get that many actual emails from VM that this would be difficult for VM to set up