Posted on 12/09/2013 6:24:23 AM PST by Rummyfan
When Ted Cruz suggested that “Nigerian email scammers” built the Obamacare websites, the Nigerian Ambassador demanded he apologize.
However:
New problems emerged on Friday, with a Capitol Hill source drawing attention to an apparent scam in the system. The source detailed how, after telling the user the password was incorrect, the site directed the individual to a “forgot password” page — which then asked for highly personal information.
“On that page I was asked for my check card number and my ATM pin,” the source said. “I was fairly confident this was a scam so I called customer service. After a 103 minute hold time, I was told that this was indeed a scam.”
The explanation is not exactly reassuring:
Some shoppers are being directed from the insurance website to an outside site that appears nearly identical to the real exchange, officials confirmed Friday. The fraud is widespread enough that they’re considering adding disclaimers to its website to warn users against divulging their check card or PIN numbers.
“Yes, we have heard of it. There is definitely a phishing scam from an outside source,” said Richard Sorian, a spokesman for D.C. Health Link.
Hey, don’t worry. It’s not us, just some guy who’s hijacked our website.
Oh boy, PUPPIES!
“Oh boy, PUPPIES!”
Spelled incorrectly. They meant Poopies.
Steyn ping.
Mark Steyn ping.
Freepmail me, if you want on or off that Mark Steyn ping list.
Thanks for the ping Slings and Arrows.
Yeah, some guy from Bulgaria...
It’s obviously, a scam since the government’s already collected your ATM number and PIN months ago.
Nice reminder of how horrible the New York Times is - - they set the standard for the rest of the MSM...
Does anybody believe the phishing is coming from an "outside source?" With this bunch, I'd be more worried about what the gummint does with my close personal data.
Cruz should apologize.
It was actually a Kenyan scammer who orchestrated the whole thing.
Yes, they have the data, but they need “plausible deny-ability” in order to actually steal the money and get away with it.
You know what deficit spending actually is? Over 100% tax rates.
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