Well, thanks for the updated info, Lloyd.
It is always so hard to know whether things like this are actually true. I
guess it's always good to stay on the side of caution, which is why I
forwarded the original info to the list. But doing so does sometimes create
unneeded paranoia.
I apologize if my post created unnecessary issues for anyone.
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Lloyd Rasmussen
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 11:01 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [KenwoodTS-590] SCAM Warning to all ARRL Members
I have seen two messages on the PVRC listserv, one of which is from an ARRL
staffer, indicating that this information is not correct and that the lady
does, indeed, work at ARRL. Due to the Target credit card fiasco, a very
large number of us are forced to change our credit card numbers, and this is
also an occasion for paranoia.
Lloyd Rasmussen, Kensington, MD
http://lras.home.sprynet.com
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From: Tom Behler
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 8:08 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: FW: [KenwoodTS-590] SCAM Warning to all ARRL Members
Hi, all.
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but thought I should pass it along for information purposes.
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It came through the TS590 list.
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Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ron Bean
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 10:34 AM
To: TS-590 Group
Subject: [KenwoodTS-590] SCAM Warning to all ARRL Members
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All:
I realize this is off topic, but felt it important to get the word out =
regarding something that just happened to me.=20
Last month my ARRL membership was up for renewal, so I went online and =
renewed it.=20
This week, I received an email from an "Effie Mangllara" at ARRL =
headquarters in Newington (based on the ARRL email, mailing address & =
phone numbers in the signature line) stating that she "could not process =
my application because of an expired card". I assumed that it had =
something to do with my membership renewal, since that was the only = recent
ARRL transaction, but thought it a bit odd since I renewed =
online.=20
I'm in the habit of never providing financial information via email, so = I
called the number in the signature line.=20
It rang and rang and no one picked up. I tried a second time with the = same
result.=20
I called the main ARRL number and and spoke to Kathy. When I asked for =
this Effie person....... you guessed it, no such person. The phone =
number in the signature line was identical to many of the Newington =
numbers. I had Kathy check the number - close, but no such extension.
Someone is running a pretty sophisticated scam, even going to the = trouble
of putting together a fairly convincing signature line and ARRL = email
address.=20
My guess is that they are getting member emails off some of the various =
discussion groups, and sending the "unable to process your application" = in
the hopes of getting some takers.=20
I've made HQ aware of the situation.=20
Wanted you all to be aware as well.=20
73,
Ron - KJ5XX
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