Good morning everyone it's a dry day today with some sunshine.
Enjoy your day everyone 
Good morning Buddies 
A cold, cloudy breezy start to the day here. We may hit the dizzy heights of 8 degrees today 
We managed to hang on to a 1-0 lead last night El. It was nail biting at the end though 
What about Fulham winning 7-0 and Bournemouth losing 2-1 at home
Enjoy your day everyone
Good morning everyone
Sunny here though not warm outside.
Got an email from someone I know from church. Email asking for help but didn't go into details. I haven't had an email from him for quite some time but the sender's email address was not the one I have in my address book. Email sent an hour ago so I rang, straight through to answerphone so I left a message. Email headed of "Help!" and a greeting of just "Hi" without my name are typical of fraudulent scams. Someone replying to such an email would get a response saying that they were in some sort of financial difficulty and need money transferred to them.
I hope everyone has a good day
@El Loro posted:Good morning everyone
Sunny here though not warm outside.
Got an email from someone I know from church. Email asking for help but didn't go into details. I haven't had an email from him for quite some time but the sender's email address was not the one I have in my address book. Email sent an hour ago so I rang, straight through to answerphone so I left a message. Email headed of "Help!" and a greeting of just "Hi" without my name are typical of fraudulent scams. Someone replying to such an email would get a response saying that they were in some sort of financial difficulty and need money transferred to them.
I hope everyone has a good day
Thatâs disgraceful El 
@Moonie posted:Thatâs disgraceful El
I don't know yet that it's a scam but one can't be too careful 
Some years ago I had an email from a client saying that they were abroad on holiday, had been robbed of their money, were due to fly back that day to the UK but the holiday manager wouldn't let them go before being paid so they needed a loan from me as a matter of urgency. I rang the client who was at home - she had discovered that her email had been hacked and that the emails was being sent to others on her address book. She was having to contact everyone to tell them that the email was a scam.
That sort of scam has been going on for years, Just do a search on "Western Union" scam email (Western Union is genuine but has been used by scammers for making money transfers).
@El Loro posted:I don't know yet that it's a scam but one can't be too careful
Some years ago I had an email from a client saying that they were abroad on holiday, had been robbed of their money, were due to fly back that day to the UK but the holiday manager wouldn't let them go before being paid so they needed a loan from me as a matter of urgency. I rang the client who was at home - she had discovered that her email had been hacked and that the emails was being sent to others on her address book. She was having to contact everyone to tell them that the email was a scam.That sort of scam has been going on for years, Just do a search on "Western Union" scam email (Western Union is genuine but has been used by scammers for making money transfers).
Youâre right, you canât be too careful these days
I have heard of the âWestern Unionâ one El
@El Loro posted:I don't know yet that it's a scam but one can't be too careful
Some years ago I had an email from a client saying that they were abroad on holiday, had been robbed of their money, were due to fly back that day to the UK but the holiday manager wouldn't let them go before being paid so they needed a loan from me as a matter of urgency. I rang the client who was at home - she had discovered that her email had been hacked and that the emails was being sent to others on her address book. She was having to contact everyone to tell them that the email was a scam.That sort of scam has been going on for years, Just do a search on "Western Union" scam email (Western Union is genuine but has been used by scammers for making money transfers).
There seems to be very little retribution for these scammers...it's no wonder it has become almost prevalent in today's internet world. Worryingly so 
Fortunately I have a savvy family and a Pops that does as he's told (when it involves his laptop that is) 
@slimfern posted:There seems to be very little retribution for these scammers...it's no wonder it has become almost prevalent in today's internet world. Worryingly so
Fortunately I have a savvy family and a Pops that does as he's told (when it involves his laptop that is)
As you say, there's far too many scammers around
When I first joined up to use internet (over 20years ago), the following day I got a phone call saying that the provider needed to confirm my bank details. I did but I had some misgiving so I rang my bank who put an immediate stop and said that this was a scam. I didn't lose anything as I had acted immediately. This was in the days before such scams became much better known. But it did make me far more sceptical about phones calls and emails.
Good for your Pop
@El Loro posted:As you say, there's far too many scammers around
When I first joined up to use internet (over 20years ago), the following day I got a phone call saying that the provider needed to confirm my bank details. I did but I had some misgiving so I rang my bank who put an immediate stop and said that this was a scam. I didn't lose anything as I had acted immediately. This was in the days before such scams became much better known. But it did make me far more sceptical about phones calls and emails.Good for your Pop
Blimey! they were quick off the mark, it's as well that you were a smarter cookie than they were.
I suspect it didn't help when companies started selling on personal details of their clients.
I found it quite disturbing when having to opt out of my Doctor's surgery passing on my data to others. 
@slimfern posted:Blimey! they were quick off the mark, it's as well that you were a smarter cookie than they were.
I suspect it didn't help when companies started selling on personal details of their clients.
I found it quite disturbing when having to opt out of my Doctor's surgery passing on my data to others.
I think the scammers may have had access to details of newcomers to the internet company, either that or an extraordinary coincidence.
When I started on the internet there were about 250 million users globally. Nowadays there are over 5.1 billion users. So about 20 times the number that there were then, allowing for population growth about 15 times.
@El Loro posted:I think the scammers may have had access to details of newcomers to the internet company, either that or an extraordinary coincidence.
When I started on the internet there were about 250 million users globally. Nowadays there are over 5.1 billion users. So about 20 times the number that there were then, allowing for population growth about 15 times.
My introduction to the internet wasn't till 2009, and even then it was only to gain access to the BB forum a couple of times a week. Nowadays I spend hours on it 
I did work for HMRC back in the mid 80's ...inputing data from concards to the computer, but no internet involved at that point.
@slimfern posted:My introduction to the internet wasn't till 2009, and even then it was only to gain access to the BB forum a couple of times a week. Nowadays I spend hours on it
I did work for HMRC back in the mid 80's ...inputing data from concards to the computer, but no internet involved at that point.
My introduction to the internet was so that I could send and receive emails with clients (with those who did have access), also so that I could file tax returns online using software.
@El Loro posted:My introduction to the internet was so that I could send and receive emails with clients (with those who did have access), also so that I could file tax returns online using software.
Who knows...maybe my husband dealt with one of your returns
Maybe I input data about one of your clients or even you
@El Loro posted:Good morning everyone
Sunny here though not warm outside.
Got an email from someone I know from church. Email asking for help but didn't go into details. I haven't had an email from him for quite some time but the sender's email address was not the one I have in my address book. Email sent an hour ago so I rang, straight through to answerphone so I left a message. Email headed of "Help!" and a greeting of just "Hi" without my name are typical of fraudulent scams. Someone replying to such an email would get a response saying that they were in some sort of financial difficulty and need money transferred to them.
I hope everyone has a good day
A church warden knocked on the door and I mentioned the above to him. Lots of other people have had the same email. It is a scam - they want people to but Google play gift cards for them. Church warden is going to the person's house to check up on him as it seems that his actual email address has been taken over and all phone calls are going straight to voice mail.
@El Loro posted:A church warden knocked on the door and I mentioned the above to him. Lots of other people have had the same email. It is a scam - they want people to but Google play gift cards for them. Church warden is going to the person's house to check up on him as it seems that his actual email address has been taken over and all phone calls are going straight to voice mail.
I hope the church warden finds everything to be alright with the individual concerned
@slimfern posted:I hope the church warden finds everything to be alright with the individual concerned
Thanks
I've found this article in the Los Angeles Times. It's the same scammer other than it's the man's "niece's" birthday rather than a heart operation & there's no reference to the pandemic, much of the text is identical:
https://www.latimes.com/busine...virus-imposter-scams
@El Loro posted:Thanks
I've found this article in the Los Angeles Times. It's the same scammer other than it's the man's "niece's" birthday rather than a heart operation & there's no reference to the pandemic, much of the text is identical:
https://www.latimes.com/busine...virus-imposter-scams
$3.3 billion in fraud losses last year
@El Loro posted:Good morning everyone
Sunny here though not warm outside.
Got an email from someone I know from church. Email asking for help but didn't go into details. I haven't had an email from him for quite some time but the sender's email address was not the one I have in my address book. Email sent an hour ago so I rang, straight through to answerphone so I left a message. Email headed of "Help!" and a greeting of just "Hi" without my name are typical of fraudulent scams. Someone replying to such an email would get a response saying that they were in some sort of financial difficulty and need money transferred to them.
I hope everyone has a good day
awww that's awful ELthere is too much of this nowadays
night EL moonsiee slim
A cloudy cold and dry day today from the looks of it.
Enjoy your day everyone
Watched "Q Planes" (1939) a British film. A quirky British Secret Service Agent tries to discover who is using a secret weapon to steal experimental planes. Leading actors were Ralph Richardson, Laurence Olivier and Valerie Hobson.
The film was released in February 1939. Ian Fleming was recruited in to the Naval Intelligence section of the Royal Navy in May 1939. Others have commented that "You Only Live Twice" has some similarities with "Q Planes".
Uncredited appearance by Ian Fleming in "Q Planes" as an air ministry appearance. However that's the Australian actor, not the famous writer.
Another point of trivia is that Patrick Macnee modelled his John Steed character after the Ralph Richardson character.
@El Loro posted:Watched "Q Planes" (1939) a British film. A quirky British Secret Service Agent tries to discover who is using a secret weapon to steal experimental planes. Leading actors were Ralph Richardson, Laurence Olivier and Valerie Hobson.
The film was released in February 1939. Ian Fleming was recruited in to the Naval Intelligence section of the Royal Navy in May 1939. Others have commented that "You Only Live Twice" has some similarities with "Q Planes".
Uncredited appearance by Ian Fleming in "Q Planes" as an air ministry appearance. However that's the Australian actor, not the famous writer.
Another point of trivia is that Patrick Macnee modelled his John Steed character after the Ralph Richardson character.
Known as 'Clouds Over Europe' in the United States
Worth a watch El?
@slimfern posted:Known as 'Clouds Over Europe' in the United States
Worth a watch El?
As you say "Q Planes" was released in the States as "Clouds over Europe" which would have been a reference to the pre-WW2 situation in Europe.
The film is watchable and not a long film. Richardson is the quirky agent and semi-humorous at times. Olivier in a role as a good looking man of action, If you've ever seen "You Only live Twice" (the one with spacecraft being hijacked and the main action in Japan) you can see how Ian Fleming could have had the idea from watching "Q Planes" Just don't expect any huge explosions in "Q Planes".
@El Loro posted:I see that Film 4 has Vertigo on later this afternoon. Film critics seem to regard that as the best Hitchcock film. Got it to record though I've seen it before.
It's not my favourite Hitchcock film ...is good though
I have it bought on you tube...so can watch it at will
Might give 'Q Planes' a watch over the weekend...quite like a 'Steed' type chap 
I can live without explosions..gentle fireworks are more my style 
@slimfern posted:It's not my favourite Hitchcock film ...is good though
I have it bought on you tube...so can watch it at will
Might give 'Q Planes' a watch over the weekend...quite like a 'Steed' type chap
I can live without explosions..gentle fireworks are more my style
"Vertigo" isn't my favourite Hitchcock film either though it is good
I think the main similarity between the Ralph Richardson character and John Steed is that they had bowler hats
I don't like fireworks:
https://fireworkcampaign.com/2...ks-terrify-and-kill/
@El Loro posted:"Vertigo" isn't my favourite Hitchcock film either though it is good
I think the main similarity between the Ralph Richardson character and John Steed is that they had bowler hats
I don't like fireworks:
https://fireworkcampaign.com/2...ks-terrify-and-kill/
No me neither......sparklers maybe
I would have them banned in my world
@slimfern posted:No me neither......sparklers maybe
I would have them banned in my world
Sparklers are the least harmful
Many many years ago my father made his own fireworks and had a small stock of chemicals to make them including black powder (gunpowder) - that was in the days where it was legal to do that, obviously not now other than licenced manufacturers.
According to my mother the most notable was a catherine wheel. However it wasn't exactly circular with the result that when lit, each time a corner was reached, there was a bang
@El Loro posted:"Vertigo" isn't my favourite Hitchcock film either though it is good
I think the main similarity between the Ralph Richardson character and John Steed is that they had bowler hats
I don't like fireworks:
https://fireworkcampaign.com/2...ks-terrify-and-kill/
me neither EL was not really keen as a child
@El Loro posted:Sparklers are the least harmful
Many many years ago my father made his own fireworks and had a small stock of chemicals to make them including black powder (gunpowder) - that was in the days where it was legal to do that, obviously not now other than licenced manufacturers.
According to my mother the most notable was a catherine wheel. However it wasn't exactly circular with the result that when lit, each time a corner was reached, there was a bang
awww that's cute EL
night EL monsieeee Slim
Good morning everyone it's a cloudy morning with rain this afternoon.
Enjoy your day everyone
Good morning everyone
A cloudy day here, might get a bit of rain but mainly dry today.
A metal detectorist has found a 600 year old tiny bible made out of gold near York, It's thought that it might have belonged to a family relative of Richard III or his wife. BBC article with photos:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-...h-yorkshire-59181714
@El Loro posted:Good morning everyone
A cloudy day here, might get a bit of rain but mainly dry today.
A metal detectorist has found a 600 year old tiny bible made out of gold near York, It's thought that it might have belonged to a family relative of Richard III or his wife. BBC article with photos:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-...h-yorkshire-59181714
Thatâs absolutely beautiful El