Thread: Did anyone receive an email??

I received two emails yesterday (probably since I had two transactions) asking about a specific dollar amount, on a specific date charged to a credit card in a specific name. The email stated it was from someone (name was listed) at ectrust.

It asked if I could confirm this was a valid purchase, if I knew what the charge was for, it I could confirm what was purchased and if I was satisfied with said purchase.

I had two transactions exactly like those listed in the email (minimum account set up fees) on the exact dates given to open p**ps accounts.

Would anyone know why I would be sent these emails and did anyone receive emails like this?

So some homework, first, Gracie. Check out the sender, and the "company", as well as dates, amounts, etc.

Without seeing the email, I would say that it sounds like a fishing expidition. Those involved in your transaction have what they need (unless this is a new transaction).

Be alert, be careful.

Arcturus

Originally Posted by Gracie

I had two transactions exactly like those listed in the email (minimum account set up fees) on the exact dates given to open p**ps accounts.

Would anyone know why I would be sent these emails and did anyone receive emails like this?

Concerning your past PIPs account...this is a clear as daylight....PHISHING attempt on you and you should be on your guard and I would advise you to retain all possible evidence you can save and report it to the local authorities, including your Bank.

YB.

I believe that company was the credit card processor for PIPS.
There are a couple of threads in HYIP discussion forum from people who have also receive the same e-mail.
http://www.hyipdiscussion.com/pips-p...ing-email.html

http://www.hyipdiscussion.com/pips-p...-ec-trust.html

You might want to read those Gracie.

Jo

If it were me (and yes, I used CC to open my account), I would not answer back OR I would answer with "What's it to you?" I would demand details for the request. If it's real and on the up and up, they'll tell you. If not......

I just think the are fishing from UK,and the want to now what people how joined PIPS,and its easy to track people how have join with creditcard.

If you answer the put u up on the tax list fore offshore buissines.

So dont give theme anything,fore your own best.

Just my 2 cents.

Tiiger

it probably was a merchant you might of used to try and spend some of the worthless pips.

EC Trust were the Trustees for Pips and have probably been asked by Bank Negara to verify that they received funds from members for the purpose of opening P*ps accounts. I don't see anything sinister about this or any reason not to cooperate subject to being given proof that the approach is genuinely from ECTrust.

As for it being a phishing attempt from UK tax authorities I think someone is being just a little paranoid here as they already have access to all that information if they want it and certainly don't need to phish via e-mails for it.

I have not received one of these e-mails yet but if I do I will verify the source as genuine and then happily declare that I was absolutely delighted with my spend on my card.

IMHO this is an indication that the investigation is now going through the final stages of confirming that the formalities were correctly observed with such organistions as EC Trust.

If EC Trust can show that they discharged their duties responsibly that is just one more obstacle out of the way.

Just my two bobs worth,

Michael

If that email does NOT disclose a properly headed disclosure of a legal institution... DON'T TRUST IT!!!

Sending emails of this nature simply is too easy a method which is rather suspicious and should not be taken for face value.

Yes, EC TRust can be trusted...but if it handled unprofessionally...by any one of its employees.... it just goes to show, some companies just NEVER seem to bother a global concern and not realising, what anxeities they are causing to ppl already being edgy with such approach....

I would expect, for all the trouble they are seriously investigating on, a snailmail with a proper letter head is the correct approach.

We are too embedded with red tape...sometimes, its for our own safety and good too! This email approach...is not a credible way to handle sensitive, privilege details to phish out the easy way... don't be bait to this flaw by that attempt, even if it is originating from "ectrust".

But do what you feel is close to your intuition, I say, head for your Bank or Police and let them tell you how you acted accordingly... I'm sure you'll get the thumbs UP for being extra cautious.

YB.

Michaeir, I believe your "two bobs worth" is very likely exactly what the e-mails from E C Trust are about............they have been asked by BNM to verify their business transactions.
The copy of the e-mail was in the link I posted above and it has a E C Trust's person's name and phone numbers so should be easy to comfirm with the company.

Jo