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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 09:12 AM
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Exclamation EPP WAS HIT WITH AN EMAIL SCAM, READ HERE AND DO NOT RESPOND

i got this e-mail today claiming it is from exotic performance plus, i doubt it is real just letting everyone know it's out there and dont respond.


Due to a database loss, we must ask that we retrieve customer information. Our current email is down and we must verify recently place and older orders. We have setup a special email via google to import this information back into our website.

Please Respond to Netscaped2@gmail.com With:

Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Home Phone:
Email:
Credit Card Used for Purchase:
Expiration:
CVC2 (code on back):

We will contact you as soon as we update the information! PLEASE REMEMBER TO EMAIL THIS INFORMATION TO OUR SECURE GMAIL, NETSCAPED2@GMAIL.COM

Thank You!

ExocticPerformancePlus.com
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 09:16 AM
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who sent the email? im guessing they sent it through ls1tech? does it have their user name?

it sounds VERY fishy to me. I dont think bob would ask for that info over an email. I send him a pm, hes a good guy he will clear it up but please post the user name so we can stop the solicitation

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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 09:38 AM
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it says it is from sales@exoticperformanceplus.com thats when i hit reply to sender i posted it up in another thread as well and someone else said they got the same e-mail. i'll pm bob now i also let him know through their web site e-mail
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 10:33 AM
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Yep, I got it too. Exactly how vaticano stated.
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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sales@exoticperformanceplus.com is still working - don't send information until you can call them and verify.
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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hmmmm
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by GEARHED
sales@exoticperformanceplus.com is still working - don't send information until you can call them and verify.
It doesn't state in the email to reply to sales@exoticperformanceplus.com, it states to send the info to Netscaped2@gmail.com.
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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yeah it seems like a hack bcuz i went to the site and checked my recent order status and all info was up....i replied to that meesage w/ my cell number telling them to call and if epp's number shows they can get my info...but i aint sending **** through my email..they havent called
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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I would have deleted that email w/o a response. No way I'm responding to a Gmail account with my personal info.
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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well they cant do jack w/ just my phone #
Old Sep 3, 2007 | 02:00 AM
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i sent about 10 emails saying "what do think i'm f!!!ing stupid" thats how i answer all my spoof or virus email. i just wanted to give the heads up that it's out there.
Old Sep 3, 2007 | 08:55 AM
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I got the same email today also.Instead i pm'ed Bob and let him tell me that he needs my information again.And i will give the information over the phone.
Old Sep 3, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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Response thread from EPP
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/776851-exoticperformanceplus-phishing-emails-anyone-else-get-one.html

Pass the word around, they got hit with a scam.
Before you start bashing how they could have been more secure, if someone wants the information they will get it regardless.
Old Sep 3, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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And yes, they are working right now to correct this. If you have any questions call them direct.
Old Sep 3, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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Thank you guys for posting this up. This IS a scam and please disregard it. If we need any information we will call you personally!

And no we would never use a free email for a backup email.
Old Sep 4, 2007 | 05:51 AM
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That e-mail is not from us, and they have Exotic spelled wrong. I'm sure this is going to cause a hassle for us, thanks for the warning, and please, nobody respond to it. Bob
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"...Due to a database loss, we must ask that we retrieve customer information. Our current email is down and we must verify..."
Is this why my account from years ago was gone and I had to create a new one? Hmmmm????
Old Dec 10, 2024 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Markstransam
"...Due to a database loss, we must ask that we retrieve customer information. Our current email is down and we must verify..."
Is this why my account from years ago was gone and I had to create a new one? Hmmmm????
This is not related to LS1Tech.




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