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Looks Like I was "hacked" or "Spoofed"
Joseph Rogate, Photographer
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Seaford | NY | USA | Posted: 11:14 AM on 07.19.10 |
->> Some of you may have gotten a strange email today from me stating I was stranded in London and needed money.
For those of you that have alerted me to this , Thanks. But I can assure all of you that I am alive and wel and living on Long island. I have notified the FBI of this and changed all passwords as directed.
I just had knee reconstruction surgery last week so I don't think I will be going anywhere any time soon.
Thanks again to all of you for your concern. |
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Jim Colburn, Photo Editor, Photographer
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McAllen | TX | USA | Posted: 12:33 PM on 07.19.10 |
| ->> Have a nice time in London anyway. |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 1:40 PM on 07.19.10 |
| ->> I wouldn't mind being stranded in London. Those of you wishing for me to be stranded in London should send a donation to the "Strand Chuck Liddy in London" fund as soon as possible. Please make all checks payable to.....Chuck Liddy. |
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James Broome, Photographer
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Tampa | FL | US | Posted: 1:42 PM on 07.19.10 |
| ->> My father in-law had knee surgery a couple of years ago. But he's never been to London. |
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Octavian Cantilli, Photographer, Assistant
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Columbus | OH | United States | Posted: 2:01 PM on 07.19.10 |
->> I'm glad you're OK Joe!
This is the email I received from your hacker this morning:
"Hi, sorry to bother you at this time but I made a quick trip early this week to London, UK and had my bag stolen from me with my passport and credit cards in it. The embassy is willing to help by letting me fly without my passport, I just have to pay for a ticket and settle Hotel bills. Unfortunately for me, I can't have access to funds without my credit card, I've made contact with my bank but they need more time to come up with a new one. I was thinking of asking you to lend me some quick funds that I can give back as soon as I get in. I really need to be on the next available flight.
I can forward you details on how you can get the funds to me. You can reach me via email or May field hotel's desk phone, the numbers are, 011447024065511 or 011447024064567 or on my blackberry at joerogate@ymail.com
I await your response...
Joe Rogate"
"ymail" I was like WTF? So I emailed Joe at the email I had on file and received an even fishier reply:
"Thanks for the response. I need $2,000 to cover up expenses . Tell me if you can help me with anything.
You can have it converted to british pounds if possible. Keep me posted." |
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Joseph Rogate, Photographer
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Seaford | NY | USA | Posted: 2:37 PM on 07.19.10 |
->> Octavian
That's some response. I have nerve asking for that amount. Send more it isn't enough..LOL KIDDING.. Again sorry friends. These hackers should get jobs perhaps to protect inocent ones like us from hackers like them. |
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Patrick Fallon, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Columbia | MO | USA | Posted: 2:43 PM on 07.19.10 |
| ->> This scam is also on Facebook, you'll see status updates or Facebook chat messages coming though with similar signs of fraud. |
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Bob Nichols, Photographer
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Tipton | IN | USA | Posted: 2:50 PM on 07.19.10 |
->> I got it too. Sorry Joe, I didn't know you were a Sportsshooter "Senior" member or I might have shown more respect.
Seeing an earlier post on here about this scam, here was my reply e-mail at 8:25 AM today.
Eat shit and die Joe. Nobody likes you anyway.
CHEERS!!!!
Sorry about that. :)
Bob |
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Yamil Sued, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Peoria | AZ | USA | Posted: 3:26 PM on 07.19.10 |
->> I want to be stranded in the Caribbean!!
How can I arrange that??
Y |
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N. Scott Trimble, Photographer
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Lake Oswego | OR | USA | Posted: 4:19 PM on 07.19.10 |
| ->> I went to London once, but my knee stayed home. It was very inconvenient. |
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John Howley, Photographer
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Circleville | OH | USA | Posted: 4:24 PM on 07.19.10 |
| ->> I was actually in London last week and could always use some money to pay for the trip, so if anyone wants to send some cash ... |
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Jack McCoy, Photographer
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Baldwin | NY | USA | Posted: 4:38 PM on 07.19.10 |
| ->> Joe I sent you a check last week for $400 and you cashed it!!...what's up with that?! |
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Garrett Hubbard, Photographer
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Washington | D.C. | USA | Posted: 4:41 PM on 07.19.10 |
| ->> how is this hack or "spoof" done? How could I/we be protecting our identities better? |
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Michael Granse, Photographer
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Urbana | IL | USA | Posted: 5:21 PM on 07.19.10 |
->> The "strand Chuck Liddy in London" fundraiser is going to be a tough sell given the huge success of the "strand Chuck Liddy in Antarctica" drive.
Better get a good parka, Chuck :) |
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Joseph Rogate, Photographer
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Seaford | NY | USA | Posted: 9:33 AM on 07.22.10 |
->> Jack, you owe me more then $00.00. I built your career. (LOL)
Bob, don't worry about what you emailed me. I thought it came from the wife..OUCH ! sorry hun. |
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Lee Weissman, Photographer
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XXXXX | NY | USA | Posted: 9:41 AM on 07.22.10 |
| ->> Funny but your wife emailed and asked if I could SEND YOU to London...That one I knew was for real!!! |
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Israel Shirk, Photographer, Assistant
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Boise | ID | US | Posted: 10:03 AM on 07.22.10 |
| ->> Using SSL with your gmail account helps; otherwise your password is sent in the clear over the internet and can be sniffed. There's an option for it in your account settings. Some clients support secure connections; others don't - check what yours is. |
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Jack McCoy, Photographer
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Baldwin | NY | USA | Posted: 5:54 PM on 07.22.10 |
->> Joseph...it was you 13 years ago at the Newsday lightbox getting ripped apart, not me right?
Just kidding my friend |
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Joseph Rogate, Photographer
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Seaford | NY | USA | Posted: 9:43 AM on 07.24.10 |
| ->> Time has passed quickly Jack. We had fun at the light table didn't we. I miss those days. |
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