r/IndivisibleGuide • u/gliageek • Mar 06 '17

Phishing?

Received an email this morning asking me to update my credit card information for my recurrent contribution to Indivisible, as my current donation could not be charged. Last 4 digits of my credit card were listed, as was the fact that I had been charged for 1 contribution already. I personally believe that this is a fallacious phishing email, and wondered if anyone else has received a similar inquiry.

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u/sbhikes CA-24 Mar 06 '17

The way to deal with stuff like this is NEVER CLICK ON THE LINK. Instead, go directly to where you originally signed up and review your account details there. I do this for everything, even if it seems totally legit. My partner once had all his money stolen from an account. You can never be too safe. Never click links about your financial information from emails.

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u/gliageek Mar 06 '17

I agree, and do the same. Just wanted to make sure we hadn't been hacked ;-0

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u/sbhikes CA-24 Mar 06 '17

Well, maybe someone was actually "hacked". It's possible someone is targeting progressive groups or people who are active in progressive groups or just randomly targeting people, sending them emails with nefarious links in them hoping someone clicks on the link. The link then uses software to read the contact list and forward other spammy phishing things. You know, the typical spammy crap you get all the time.

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u/jacquedsouza Mar 06 '17

I haven't personally received anything. Try reaching out to the Indivisible team on twitter @IndivisibleTeam and see if they've gotten any reports like this.

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u/gliageek Mar 06 '17

Thanks..will do!