Comments on: Twitter Scams & Pfishing

By: Jill Lillvis

Jill Lillvis — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:19:12 +0000

Great article, thanks for the warning about this new threat! I admit I have done this before, clicking on links via email and DM’s. Will stop that right away! A few years ago, I clicked on a link that was in an email, it was a keylogger, who then was able to get my login information for my email, programs, and payment processor. I lost $70 in the payment processor, thank heaven was able to restore my accounts. Had to have my computer cleaned and reset to the tune of $150. I do not want to go through an experience like that again! Thanks for the warning!

By: Chrissy

Chrissy — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:14:20 +0000

It was just a matter of time, it is so unfortunate, it truly is.

I learned early on when I received an email (so I thought from PP) well I looked in the address and it was not pp domain at all. I clicked away and called PP directly. My info was safe because I did not login or anything THANK GOD.

A friends wife was not so lucky and this was years later and had her bank acct completely cleaned out. She is still cleaning up the mess that caused her life.

These reminders are so needed!

By: Printing Quotes | UPrinting Coupons

Printing Quotes | UPrinting Coupons — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:11:23 +0000

I agree that instead of clicking a link directly in your inbox, might as well copy the link on a new window or tab. Although certain sites like Facebook will ask you to change your password if they detected that you’ve been a victim of phishing. Still why take the risk.

By: Melissa Galt

Melissa Galt — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:19:28 +0000

Hey Nicole,

So glad you addressed this, I’ve been warning my followers and newbies because it has gotten absolutely overwhelming with the spam DM’s of late. So glad I could share your in depth commentary.

Going Farther Together, Melissa

By: Lain Ehmann

Lain Ehmann — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:06:55 +0000

Susanne, I completely agree — I HATE the auto-dm’s. An auto thank you is not a thank you at all, in my opinion.

By: Melody

Melody — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:22:55 +0000

I’ve hardly been on twitter this past month or so, I’ve been busy with more important stuff. When I do pop in I’ve noticed a huge influx of spammers and questionable followers. It doesn’t surprise me that it’s attracted these type of “marketers.” I use that term rather loosely!

It’s certainly wise to avoid following any links on twitter unless it someone you know well and trust.

By: Susanne

Susanne — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:22:49 +0000

Excellent point Nicole and thank you for the reminder. Twitter DM is such a great feature, but spam and now these pfishing attacks render it almost useless. I wish there was some sort of spam filter in place.

On a similar note, I don’t care for auto DMs when you follow someone either. All they do is clutter my twitter inbox and cause me to miss actual messages.