Administrators Andrew Reid Posted September 21, 2017 Administrators Share Posted September 21, 2017 Someone is pretending to be me, trying to scam free products out of the DSLR video community. Huge thanks for this company for being smart and sending me an email through this site, to check it was actually me!! Previously also James Miller I think was a victim of this kind of thing as well, but the real victims are the small businesses who lose valuable goods to an imposter! (This is a message to the person behind this ruse: It's completely fraudulent and we will get the police involved) IronFilm and Justin Bacle 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisaha Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Crazy world..just ask for his address and phone number to send the filter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Andrew Reid Posted September 21, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted September 21, 2017 Yep easy to trap. "Please send to Ebrahim Saadawi, 1 scam street, fraudtown." IronFilm, Justin Bacle, hansel and 4 others 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members Mattias Burling Posted September 21, 2017 Super Members Share Posted September 21, 2017 Devious but also pretty nifty I must say. I wonder how often it happens in yours or others name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinegain Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Hey, Philip Bloom here, send me one of them Kinefinity Terras. -- but all fun 'n jokes aside, that's pretty sad IronFilm and hansel 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neumann Films Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Oh yeah, this has happened to us a few times. Hire a hacker to go on the offensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronChicago Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 So are they sending you the OLPF? I"m curious to hear some feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Andrew Reid Posted September 21, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted September 21, 2017 Yes they are sending it to the real Andrew thankfully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Kotlos Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Maybe it was a well designed plan to get you to review their filter IronFilm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcs Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 In the same way cryptocurrency (bitcoin et al) provides a new means for energy exchange/currency, we need a non-government global identity/trust system. After the 143 million person Equifax breach, I received a phone call from my own phone number, stating it was from the phone company and there was a security issue, enter last 4 of social etc. I did nothing and the call hung up after 30s. Called phone company and they acknowledged that the phone network can be hacked and is not secure. So if the phone system can be hacked, calling 611 might not route your call to the actual phone company, and thus any information you provide may not be going to the phone company. HTTPS (AES encryption) is designed to provide a secure connection over the internet, however it's not 100% secure either (it's mostly secure, the likelihood at this point for exploits for most things is low). There's currently nothing like HTTPS for phone calls (or email that is standardized/widely used). It's interesting that most people in this thread so far are using their real name (I'm using my initials with links in signature that can be followed to see my identity). I think there is value in real identities (Facebook tried to make this case, though it's understood that it's not a 'kind' system nor is google ('Do no evil' lol)). So it's understood that some people may wish to remain anonymous (as much as possible) when dealing with 'unkind' systems. However for a forum such as EOSHD and other friendly communities, perhaps it would be cool if there were 'game theory' -based reasons / rewards for people using their real identities as well as positive reinforcement for desired community behavior. Maybe a "Verified ID" badge or similar. For email between trusted friends / colleagues, folks used to use PGP, however it doesn't appear to be widely used anymore. Seems like a great business opportunity for folks to tackle- a universally trusted crypto ID system that is pervasive and not owned or controlled by any government or corporation, similar to bitcoin for currency. Rawlite OLPF- was curious what camera this was for... http://rawlite.com/ EDIT: 'Edgar' was hacked at the SEC: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-21/all-about-edgar-and-why-its-hack-shakes-the-sec-quicktake-q-a . This is a very big deal. The world could really use a new trust system... Jonesy Jones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander.M Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 8 hours ago, Andrew Reid said: Yep easy to trap. "Please send to Ebrahim Saadawi, 1 scam street, fraudtown." The Ebrahim Saadawi scam thread was one of the most entertaining things I've ever read on the internet. Sad it never got resolved (afaik). gethin and IronFilm 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweak Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I dunno, I think you guys should give him a chance, he might be telling the truth. IronFilm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buggz Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Wow! This is pretty wasted. Someone should face criminal charges, seriously. I hate this kind of crap in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaylee Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 On 9/21/2017 at 8:09 AM, Neumann Films said: Hire a hacker to go on the offensive Hello friend! Yes I am able to help, I am excellent hacker with high honor points on this board, for you lucky member. I will use my hacking service to destroy your opponent. Unfortunately the government of my country does not allow hacking so I must be in secret. Please DM me soon to arrange payment. hakuna matata Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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