I am still receiving some escalations with regard to accounts being hacked due to the ACCOUNT VALIDATION SCAM. For those who do not know what this scam is, please read about this scheme here.
Thus I have decided to create a part 2 for this VERIFY YOUR ACCOUNT SCAM.
Things You Need to Know About the VERIFY YOUR ACCOUNT SCAM!
1. PREVENTION IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN CURE.
Yes we often see this but often times, we also do not take notice of it. I am sure that every one of us knows why we are in these programs -WE ALL ARE WANTING TO EARN. This also goes the same with the HYIP admins. Thus they will do everything in their part to earn. The sad part of the story is that their targets are the investors.
2. IF IT'S TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT PROBABLY IS.
Yes, I know you have read this line a lot too. But it is also another line that we also often forget. After all, life is about opportunities and once we are presented with it, we should always grab. NOT!!! Unfortunately this is not the case here in the HYIP industry. These "opportunities" are actually ALWAYS have a catch. It could be one of the PRIMARY SIGN FOR A SCAM.
3. KNOW THE DIFFERENCE WITH OTHER SCAM SCHEMES
I believe that I have covered this up already in my previous newsletter but nevertheless, I feel the need to remind everyone how this VERIFY YOUR ACCOUNT SCHEME goes. First thing that are going to do is create a program (HYIP of course). Like any other HYIP programs, it is attractive. So after they attract investors, the program goes like any other normal HYIPs go - you invest and then you get paid. When time comes that they are no longer able to sustain the program, like any other HYIPs do, THEY WANT TO GET THE LAST SQUEEZE out of you - to scam your money invested PLUS MORE! This is where the VERIFY YOU ACCOUNT SCHEME differs from the rest.
4. HOW THEY DO THE 'VERIFY YOUR ACCOUNT' SCAM
As soon as number 3 happen, the HYIP admin will then encode something on their program and modify the program script. They will create a "web portal" or "web page" that will direct you to a "new page." This new page is OBVIOUSLY SOMETHING YOU HAVE NOT SEEN FROM THE PROGRAM BEFORE. Much to your curiosity you read through the wordings. They will give you some detailed explanation as to why you have to verify your account and what to do in order to verify your account (send a very small amount so obviously everyone will not be suspicious and all can afford). On the process of verifying your account, you click on the "WEB LINK" which will direct you to your "PAYMENT PROCESSOR LOG IN PAGE." I know it looks EXACTLY the same page but BE AWARE that this is not the real page of your processor. THIS IS THE HACKERS PAGE which I am referring. They specifically built this page in order to extract your payment processors information. To convince you also, they will give "PROMISED BONUS" which will not be given to you really. As soon as you put your log in information (username and password), YOUR INFORMATION WILL THEN BE SENT TO THE HACKER. Obviously, they will be able to log in to your account and finally SCAM ALL YOUR MONEY!
5. HOW TO SPOT THE 'VERIFY YOUR ACCOUNT SCAM'
These are some main things you need to know and is also a recap of number 4. First is the 'VERIFY YOUR ACCOUNT' sign. Second is the "SEND A VERY SMALL AMOUNT TO VERIFY ACCOUNT." This is the 'PAYMENT PROCESSOR LOG IN PAGE' which is used to get your log in information. And last but definitely not the least important is a "PROMISED BONUS" that will never be given to you.
I really do hope that these information will be of use to you. Please share this write up to everyone in order for them to know what this is all about. UNFORTUNATELY AT THIS POINT, if ever you got scammed the only thing you can do is hope and pray that your payment processor will be able to trace the money where it was sent and block those account. This cannot give your money back anymore, unless your payment processor has the ability to do so.
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