First, someone is reaching out via email and offering to sell the Pasadena Chamber's database of contacts.
If you received an email from albert.b2bdatalists@gmail.com offering our contact list, that is false.
The Pasadena Chamber does not sell our contact list and we never include emails when we share our list with members or vendors. Further, our online database is protected from even sophisticated attempts to mine the email addresses of our members.
This email:
Hi,
I hope you're doing great and staying healthy!
Would you be interested in acquiring Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association Mailing Lists?
List Includes: Company/Org Name, First Name, Last Name, Full Name, Contact Job Title, Verified Email Address, Website URL, Mailing address, Phone number, Industry and many more…
Number of Contacts : 20,743 Verified Contacts.
Cost : $1,889
If you’re interested please let me know I will assist you with further details.
Kind Regards,
Albert Roy
Is completely false. Do not send Albert any money and be careful as the email also could be fishing for your information.
Then:
Please do not ever click on links from unsolicited emails. Also, be extra careful even if the sender seems to be someone you know.
I received a few new solicitations that are malware or spyware or ransomware links. Do not click on the links:
Here are some examples:
Password Notification Thursday, July 28, 2022 5:59:06 PM
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No reply <chrisanyuteagtu@gmx.net>
To:Paul Little
Thu 7/28/2022 2:59 PM
Microsoft
Hi paul
Password for (paul@pasadena-chamber.org) expires today
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Keep My Password (this had a link)
Pasadena-chamber.org l͏T
AND
Payroll created on Thursday, July 28, 2022
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Payrollpaymentsystem@pasadena-chamber.org <knucacginaschoolfe@gmx.net>
To:Paul Little
Thu 7/28/2022 12:43 PM
Encrypted Message
Dear paul@pasadena-chamber.org
You have received an encrypted message from noreply@pasadena-chamber.org
Date: Thursday, July 28, 2022
Please follow the instructions to:
Review Document (this had a link)
This file is encrypted end to end for privacy reason.
AND
Notification on Thursday, July 28, 2022
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pasadena-chamber.org Request <soacastatehatsyu@gmx.net>
To:Paul Little
Thu 7/28/2022 10:49 AM
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1 MB
Vοice Inbox | pasadena-chamber.org
You have a new Vοice NOTE.
D/T Rd : Thursday, July 28, 2022
Lenght : 00:00:45 id:18:46:04:170U
Play Vοice NOTE's on your computer.
S.I.D: paul@pasadena-chamber.org
This one had an html attachment link.
AND
You have received a Zoom Meeting Jul 27, 03:01:04 pm
This message was sent with High importance.
This message was sent with High importance.
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pasadena-chamber.org Meeting via Zoom <notificaciones@uniseguros.net>
To:Paul Little
Wed 7/27/2022 12:01 PM
Sign in to track and view meeting details.
ZOOM
You have received an Audio meeting invitation.
Follow the link below to review and accept or decline invitation
Review Invitation (this had a link)
Zoom
If you receive emails from @gmx.net it is likely they are ransomware or fishing links.
It is always good to be careful. If you get an unexpected link or an attachment, even from someone you know and trust, please verify it is legitimate before clicking.
Take care and be well.