Hi, all. I realize this could be considered “off topic” by some, but thought I should pass it along for information purposes. It came through the TS590 list. Tom Behler: KB8TYJ From: [log in to unmask] [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 All: I realize this is off topic, but felt it important to get the word out regarding something that just happened to me. Last month my ARRL membership was up for renewal, so I went online and renewed it. 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. I'm in the habit of never providing financial information via email, so I called the number in the signature line. It rang and rang and no one picked up. I tried a second time with the same result. 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. 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. I've made HQ aware of the situation. Wanted you all to be aware as well. 73, Ron - KJ5XX __._,_.___ <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KenwoodTS-590/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJyNmVvbTNqBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzUzMzIzNDcwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMyMTAzMgRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNycGx5BHN0aW1lAzEzOTIzMDU2NjQ-?act=reply&messageNum=21032> Reply via web post <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Reply to sender <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Reply to group <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KenwoodTS-590/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJmbWxvbzl0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzUzMzIzNDcwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNudHBjBHN0aW1lAzEzOTIzMDU2NjQ-> Start a New Topic <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KenwoodTS-590/message/21032;_ylc=X3oDMTM3OXV1NWdqBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzUzMzIzNDcwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMyMTAzMgRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawN2dHBjBHN0aW1lAzEzOTIzMDU2NjQEdHBjSWQDMjEwMzI-> Messages in this topic (1) <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KenwoodTS-590;_ylc=X3oDMTJmcDZtYm5rBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzUzMzIzNDcwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2Z2hwBHN0aW1lAzEzOTIzMDU2NjQ-> Visit Your Group · <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KenwoodTS-590/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJnNmFpdnZhBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzUzMzIzNDcwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2bWJycwRzdGltZQMxMzkyMzA1NjY0?o=6> New Members 6 · <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KenwoodTS-590/spnew;_ylc=X3oDMTJnaHBnaTVwBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzUzMzIzNDcwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2cGhvdARzdGltZQMxMzkyMzA1NjY0> New Photos 1 · <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KenwoodTS-590/files;_ylc=X3oDMTJoaHJzYmdzBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzUzMzIzNDcwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2ZmlsZXMEc3RpbWUDMTM5MjMwNTY2NA--> New Files 1 <http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJlMGpsZ2k2BF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzUzMzIzNDcwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTM5MjMwNTY2NA--> Image removed by sender. Yahoo! Groups • <http://info.yahoo.com/privacy/us/yahoo/groups/details.html> Privacy • <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Unsubscribe • <http://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/terms/> Terms of Use . Image removed by sender. __,_._,___
