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Following is the dangerous spam that was delivered to our inbox today.   Ray Charles could see that it is spam. Why can't Comcast?   That's a serious question. I'm pretty sure I could teach a middle school student to recognize spam like that.   See the From field. It's a typical user name. It doesn't even claim to be from Comcast.   See the To field. Unbelievably it says it is _TO_ Comcast management!   See the distribution field is BCC. Does Comcast send service related emails to a  BCC field?   Before the syncophants say it's obvious that it's spam, ask yourself this question: Would it fool your elderly grandmother? Answer: Most of them. That's exactly why the spammers do that. It's statistics.   They're even using Comcast's postal return address! A seeing eye dog wouldn't have let this through.   Why isn't Comcast fixing this obvious problem?   --------------- Subject The Closing Email X-FlNlTY® <spammer's name @ gmail.com> 8:14 AM To management @ comcast.net Blind copy [our Comcast email address]   [image: xfinity] We are rolling over today!!!   Dear User,   We're reviewing all compromised Xfinity accounts for your safety and the security of all users.   As a precaution, you’ll need to Verify your information.   Go to Verify Center <https:// tinyl . io/3Xp7>   Thank you for being a valued Comcast User XFINITY ® Team THIS IS A SERVICE-RELATED EMAIL Comcast will occasionally send you service-related emails to inform you of service upgrades or new benefits. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Comcast Cable, One Comcast Center 1701 JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Attn: Email Communications ... View more

Our family has been inundated recently with _targeted_ phishing attacks. These are _not_ the ones that are sent out by the millions and that Comcast does a pretty good job of blocking. These are to our Comcast email address and typically have my wife's name in the "to" field. They appear to be individually focused, not the usual "by the millions" spam. These go to our inbox, not the spam folder. And, yes, I send them to the spam folder, for all the good that does. (Which is virtually none.) I have called the Comcast spam line. <Edited>. They will only say to forward the email to abuse@comcast.net and that they will contact you. I have done that and they have not contacted us of course. Worthless.   I work in a technical field and can cope with this stuff. My wife is not technical and is an easy victim for the * who craft these (mostly) believable (to non-technical people)  emails.   We need some relief! 1) Comcast continues to let these dangerous emails through to our inbox. 2) Calling Comcast's spam group is useless. Of course.   Here are recent examples, edited:   1) <Edited> 12/29/2020 4:58 AM To [our email address]@comcast.net Subject: Re: For your information. I've invited you to fill out the following form: Party Invite To fill it out, visit: <Edited> ..... Dear congratulations to you and your entire family as we bring to your notice, the results of the Second Category draw of E-Mail Lottery Promo organized and sponsor by the British Columbia Lottery Canada (BCLC). We are happy to inform you that your email address attached to Ticket #.: A9564756045011 drew the Winning # .....   2) Warby Parker <Edited> 12/29/2020 7:00 AM To [our email address]@comcast.net Subject: An easier way to buy gIasses and _contacts "Click here" To remove yourself from future mailings, please unsubscribe here   3) <Edited> 12/29/2020 7:31 AM To [our email address]@comcast.net Subject: Compliments Of The Season! I've invited you to fill out the following form: Untitled form To fill it out, visit: <Edited>.... ..... Please receive my greetings and wishes for good health, personal and professional accomplishments. I am writing to ask for your kind assistance to enable me to execute a very lucrative and high profiting supply business with you. It is with great pleasure to share this business opportunity with you. 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Due to the sensitivity of the position they once held in their country and the unstable investment environment of their country, some of our Clients evacuate majority of their funds into more stable economies and developed nations where they can get good yield for their money.   😎 From: "New.Bra1ueprint" <Edited> Date: December 27, 2020 at 7:32:23 AM PST To: [our email address]@comcast.net Subject: Scratching THIS Body Part Is a Sign of Alzheimer's If you'd prefer not to receive future emails, unsubscribe here   9) From: BARK BEGONE <Edited> Date: December 26, 2020 at 5:30:40 AM PST To: [our email address]@comcast.net Subject: The Fastest Way To Stop A Barking Dog (It Is Genius) If you wish to see in Browser click here. Click unsubscribe to discontinue receiving marketing emails from Bark Begone Unsubscribe.   10) From: XF Service <Edited> Date: December 25, 2020 at 1:38:25 PM PST To: undisclosed-recipients:; Subject: Closing Old Version We are rolling over today Update Now!!! Our record shows that your Mailbox is Out-dated which has caused some incoming mails to be placed on pending. Kindly Update your Mailbox in order to be able to receive new mails. Update your Mailbox Thank you All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Update Now****   11) From: Chase Card Services <Edited> Date: December 21, 2020 at 10:32:09 PM PST To: [our email address]@comcast.net Subject: Suggested for [our first name] We're giving you access to a secure tool that automatically tracks where you saved your card. Get started with our new security tool. See how it works [This is NOT from Chase. I called them to verify.]   12) From: HOME! <Edited> Date: December 15, 2020 at 8:27:47 AM PST To: [our email address]@comcast.net Subject: We have new update! The Classic version of Comcast Email will be replaced by our new version 12.9. So it's time to verify, before you lose your email access. Log-in Restore Comcast Team   13) From: MICHAEL HOCK <Edited> Date: December 14, 2020 at 8:59:58 AM PST To: [our email address]@comcast.net Subject: FAVOR TO ASK? Reply-To: <Edited> Hello, Do you have an Account with Amazon? Thanks. ---------------   All of the above are in our spam folder. I authorize Comcast to access these dangerous emails for verification and details. We need these narrowly directed phishing attacks to stop now, Comcast.   ... View more