Thread: Is this "Phishing"

I feel pretty confident with recognizing Phishing attempts by email but this is new to me and was received via Skype. Do you think this is legitimate? I am thinking it's not.
Sue
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Phishing indeed! I received one like that the other day! I have a Mac!

I received the same thing in my Skype account. I agree I think it's bogus and I didn't respond to any of it.

Since then, I went into tools, options, SMS and Messages and selected "only chat with people in my contact list" or something similar to that. Now I shouldn't get any more outside junk like that.

Chris L

Originally Posted by JMS

Phishing indeed! I received one like that the other day! I have a Mac!

Received with a Mac no less, LOL Sounds like phishing to me. Here is an article that is one of those read it and weep situations.

Thank you, I thought it looked suspicious. I didn't open the link. That article is sure an eye-opener.
Sue