The Case of the Visa Scam

Was it the bad grammar that gave them away? Or the email address? Or was it that feeling, that finely honed instinct of a private dick that told me something was fishy? All I know is that this email left me with that bad feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when faced with a particularly disappointing piece of vaporware.

From: Visa Service <security@visa-security.com>

Dear Sir/Madam,

We were informed that your credit card is used by another person or stolen. It could happen if you have been shopping on-line, and someone got your "Billing information" including your credit card number. To avoid and prevent any further fraud and billing mistakes and to refund your credit card, it is strongly recommended to proceed filling in the secure form on our site and applying for our Zero Liability program. Program is free and it will help us to confirm the fact of fraud and investigate this accident as soon as possible.

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Sincerely yours, Visa Support Assistant, Alwin Desagun.

bad questioner, no biscuit

OK, I admit I suck. I said I'd be at S&P yesterday and I wasn't. Will you ever forgive me? Inquiring minds want to know.

I know there can be no excuses for a transgression of this serious a nature, but perhaps there can be redemption and perhaps even salvation for so unworthy a soul.

With this record, I will make no promises, but the stars do indicate that this Libra will be at S&P this coming Wednesday. If, of course, you will take this humble supplicant back.

My schedule is set in the stones of dessert sands, drawn in snow on a summer day.

I'm sure you know how it is. *wink*