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You’ve won an iPhone 12 Pro

GillyB — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:11:05 GMT

Has anyone else received a private message from “Bears” stating that you’ve won an iPhone 12 Pro? Grammar of the message is terrible. Obviously some sort of scam. How do these people manage to get my username?

Re: You’ve won an iPhone 12 Pro

BAFlyer — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:32:17 GMT

Yes I had the same message. Just deleted it given I assume its against forum rules to advertise or sell products; thus is a scam.

Re: You’ve won an iPhone 12 Pro

DCR219 — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:49:59 GMT

Me too, message from 'Spikes' - just deleted.

Re: You’ve won an iPhone 12 Pro

BAFlyer — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 16:01:26 GMT

My only concern is has there been a data breach that allows the scammers to get our user names and email addresses. Maybe a moderator could answr this question.

Re: You’ve won an iPhone 12 Pro

RobbieMac — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 16:15:42 GMT

Afternoon guys,

I am sorry that you received those messages. We were the victim of a spam attack this morning I'm afraid. Rest assured, the appropriate action has been taken. Thanks for everyone who highlighted this to me earlier, I really appreciate the time you have taken to do that.

@BAFlyer Don't worry, there wasn't a data breach. The accounts in question can see your Community username. This is publicly visible for anyone who visits the Community even if they aren't a member. Your personal info such as your email address can not be seen.

Thanks again guys,

Cheers,

Robbie

Re: You’ve won an iPhone 12 Pro

BAFlyer — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 16:22:01 GMT

Thank you Robbie for your confirmation that our data is secure.

Re: You’ve won an iPhone 12 Pro

LizzieB29 — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:46:11 GMT

I've received the same message but from 'Pistachios"

Re: You’ve won an iPhone 12 Pro

DavidM — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:49:43 GMT

Hi @LizzieB29,

Thanks for posting. There were a number of user IDs involved but it's all sorted.

Cheers

David