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Originally Posted by Mythica
Until they offer you discount, then its rinse and repeat.
I've had the same email and it had nothing to do with VM
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It's now that bad that I think i'd rather pay more for a better service, having said that, for what I watch Freeview/Freesat would do me. Maybe dip in and out of Now TV too.
I assumed that the email was as a result of the VM data breach, which caused me some distress. Even if it wasn't, the fact that the data breach took place made the situation worse.
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Originally Posted by Paul
Is your email unique to VM, not used on any other site, at all, ever ?
Unless it is, you cannot prove that spammers got it from that specific database.
Also, do you have a webcam, did you watch porn ? if not then the "threat" is meaningless.
So ? ex directory means very little, scammers just dial numbers in turn.
Also, again, is VM the only site, ever, that has your phone number ?
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Yes, i've read that they have auto dialers starting with specific number ranges and gradually moving forward.
I only use the VM email address that I received the blackmail attempt on for VM business as I didn't want any hassle should I ever leave them. It was awful, it even said that thst I should think twice befire going to the police!
I do have a webcam, but aren't into watching porn, but you never know how scammers can doctor things these days. I did seek professional advice and was advised that it was just a random attempt to frighten those who have been watching inappropriate porn.