Do You Think This MIGHT Be A Scam
Sep 12, 2017 04:58:47 #
Received the following email yesterday.
-----Original Message-----
From: James C Truelove [mailto:brian.linke@zen.co.uk]
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 1:26 PM
To: nicksr@mertes.us
Subject: Incident:8250037219802:041
This email has been automatically generated and sent to you because BBB has received a complaint, claiming that your company is violating the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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James C Truelove
Two things hit me immediately. One: the originating email address (brian.linke@zen.co.uk). Why would somebody with the Better Business Bureau in the UK contact me concerning a complaint about my business here in the states. Two: They don't give the name of the business. I don't own a business nor have I lived in the UK. Me thinks there's something fishy about this.
-----Original Message-----
From: James C Truelove [mailto:brian.linke@zen.co.uk]
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 1:26 PM
To: nicksr@mertes.us
Subject: Incident:8250037219802:041
This email has been automatically generated and sent to you because BBB has received a complaint, claiming that your company is violating the Fair Labor Standards Act.
You can download the text file with the explanation of abuse by following the link https://bit.ly/2jipcEZ
We also ask that you give a short response in 24 hours to us. This message should contain information about what you intend to do about it.
Important note:
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BBB
Compliant Department
James C Truelove
Two things hit me immediately. One: the originating email address (brian.linke@zen.co.uk). Why would somebody with the Better Business Bureau in the UK contact me concerning a complaint about my business here in the states. Two: They don't give the name of the business. I don't own a business nor have I lived in the UK. Me thinks there's something fishy about this.
Sep 12, 2017 05:08:12 #
nicksr1125 wrote:
Received the following email yesterday. br br br... (show quote)
It sure looks like a scam to me; I'm assuming you didn't click on that link! It stinks like a dead fish!
Sep 12, 2017 05:22:28 #
nicksr1125 wrote:
Received the following email yesterday. br br br... (show quote)
A quick click on the embedded link could provide you with regrets for a long, long time. Don't be tempted. This is similar to the calls from the "IRS" warning that one is about to be sued unless they call and make payment arrangements. There are so many scam artists out there who are most willing to receive and spend money that you worked hard to earn. Spend the money on nice photo equipment instead.
Sep 12, 2017 05:30:52 #
You better do as they say or you could face penalties. It would not be on the internet if it was a scam.
Sep 12, 2017 05:31:35 #
Sep 12, 2017 06:15:41 #
tradio wrote:
You better do as they say or you could face penalties. It would not be on the internet if it was a scam.
I think the corollary is, "I saw it on Facebook, so it must be true." LOL
Sep 12, 2017 06:19:31 #
If you send me your bank account information, I'll take of this for you !!!!
(NOT!!!)
(NOT!!!)
Sep 12, 2017 19:33:19 #
If any of you would like to check this out, click on the link & let me know how much you get taken for. 
Sep 14, 2017 13:47:09 #
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