[66557] in Cypherpunks
FW: Internet Scam TRUE?
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Brian Hills)
Thu Sep 26 10:28:15 1996
From: brianh@u041.oh.vp.com (Brian Hills)
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 96 10:10:33 EDT
This lexis-nexus is running around again, is this a true statement?
Or another hoax going around?
I had not seen any comments on this list yet.
The person who forward this to me had not provided where this
originated from.
Thank You
b
> > >
> > > Subject: FW: Internet Scam
> > > Date: Thursday, September 26, 1996
> > >
> > > FYI
> > >
> > > More on the Lexis-Nexis connection:
> > >
> > > Subj: Internet Scam
> > >
> > > Many of you have probably received a message lately regarding a
> > > company called Lexis which is distributing names, social security
> > > numbers, etc. to people over the internet for illegal use (i.e. to obtain
> > > credit in
> > > your name). The message advises you to call a number, give your name and
> > > social
> > > security number, and they will take you off the list.
> > >
> > > DON'T DO THIS!!
> > >
> > > The scam is to have you call and give the info to them. The social
> > > security office is advised of this and is investigating the company.
