phpBB Users beware - A con artist on the loose!

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LDM
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Re: phpBB Users beware - A con artist on the loose!

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Well its obvious he has been uncovered as a con artist throughout the phpBB communities, as he has now removed his site from email messages and changed his email address.

I am so surprised he still has the nerve to keep going this way, I really don't know why he just doesn't use the correct channels like everyone else.

The net can be a very shady place, be careful folks.
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Re: phpBB Users beware - A con artist on the loose!

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Just an update that these emails are still being sent out to people and has changed his email address since being exposed as a scammer across a range of forums.

If you get the following email, make sure you report it to Google (Gmail where his email originates)
Hello,

phpBB's new version ( 3.0.8 ) is now available .We recommend that you update your forum to fix some security bugs in earlier versions .

We provide paid services , Beside updating your forum we can :

+ Design for you a professional unique style with completely new icons and imagesets.
+ Install any MODs you like whatever its number or complexity.
+ Update your phpBB2 to phpBB3 with its many features .
+ Solve any problems that may face you in this moment.

If you are interested , please reply this email and we will send to you our resume .

Thank you.
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Re: phpBB Users beware - A con artist on the loose!

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looks interesting, i should of come up with that scam a long time ago!
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Re: phpBB Users beware - A con artist on the loose!

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I have seen this reported on a few forums now. It's good that the word is getting out.
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Re: phpBB Users beware - A con artist on the loose!

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I received that mail but i just ignored it. :)
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