Oh Bugger | 02 May 2015 3:32 a.m. PST |
That is a bit of a worry. |
Greg G1 | 02 May 2015 3:53 a.m. PST |
I also received a message on my Yahoo account Dear TMP Member "Greg G1", My name is Gwen. You may know me as one of the editors at The Miniatures Page (TMP). According to our files, you were once a Supporting Member of TMP. Maybe you paid for the upgrade, maybe it was a gift, or maybe it was an award from the moderators. I am writing you at this time to encourage you to return again to Supporting Membership. If you love TMP, and if you appreciate the services which it provides, we would appreciate it if you would become a Supporting Member again. TMP earns money in two ways – from our advertisers, and from our members. When you pay $25 USD USD for a year of Supporting Membership, it really helps us out. On a personal note, I want to tell you how glad I am to have the opportunity to work full-time for this website. This is a 'dream job' for those of us here in the Philippines. I love my work, and I love working with all of you. Thank you! - Editor Gwen The Miniatures Page theminiaturespage.com |
bsrlee | 02 May 2015 3:55 a.m. PST |
I've received 'personal' messages claiming to be from TMP – as there is a private message system within TMP, I assume all such messages are spam/phishing and send them straight to the bin without opening them. The pushers of malware/spam and such are quite expert at faking the addresses/signatures on emails as well as being able to hack the parent server. |
HammerHead | 02 May 2015 4:41 a.m. PST |
Yeah I received the same message from Gwen, sounds odd big time!! |
Katzbalger | 02 May 2015 4:48 a.m. PST |
I received a message as well, but did not open it for the same reasons noted by bsrlee. Rob |
Bismarck | 02 May 2015 4:58 a.m. PST |
I did too on my email account. deleted it as did bsrlee. |
Fat Wally | 02 May 2015 5:31 a.m. PST |
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VonTed | 02 May 2015 5:53 a.m. PST |
I got one asking me to become a supporting member. I assumed it was legit, just canvasing for more $ |
Disco Joe | 02 May 2015 5:56 a.m. PST |
I also received one from Gwen asking me to become a supporting member of which I just deleted it. |
sjwalker38 | 02 May 2015 6:08 a.m. PST |
Seems we all received that very well written email from Gwen? |
dsfrank | 02 May 2015 6:25 a.m. PST |
I had been a supporting member for a short while & got the same email which didn't surprise me – combing your records for previous customers and inviting them to conduct new business is a pretty common practice in the sales world |
Martin Rapier | 02 May 2015 7:38 a.m. PST |
It is just a fundraising drive. I don't bother reading PMs since I got some abusive ones. |
53Punisher | 02 May 2015 8:09 a.m. PST |
I got the same one as Greg G1. Deleted it. |
Oh Bugger | 02 May 2015 8:10 a.m. PST |
I guess that is the mystery why use a wrong address when you have the right one? Perhaps Bill can advise. |
15th Hussar | 02 May 2015 8:41 a.m. PST |
Ditto here…IF this is legit…mayhaps TMP is not quite as financially stable as Dear Editor claims it to be??? |
kokigami | 02 May 2015 9:00 a.m. PST |
it seems unlikely that there wouldn't be someone with a fred@yahoo.com account.. just saying. |
CeruLucifus | 02 May 2015 9:25 a.m. PST |
I also received a solicitation from Editor Gwen, the same message as Greg C1. |
John Treadaway | 02 May 2015 9:44 a.m. PST |
I can't wait to see if the Nigerian Oil Minister starts moonlighting as an editor on TMP… John T |
GarrisonMiniatures | 02 May 2015 10:10 a.m. PST |
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Editor in Chief Bill | 02 May 2015 10:29 a.m. PST |
I just had this PM arrive from Editor Gwen Metal Guru, sorry about the mistaken PM. It was supposed to go to someone else. I was unaware that the Editors sent out direct emails rather than using the internal system They use both, depending on the situation. Basic Members often do not respond to PMs, since they are not used to getting them. I also received a message on my Yahoo account Yes, that is from TMP. Editor Gwen has been sending emails out to encourage people to upgrade or renew. Ditto here…IF this is legit…mayhaps TMP is not quite as financially stable as Dear Editor claims it to be??? As I said in another topic, Editor Gwen is doing a great job of catching up on all those things I never had time to do on my own – such as sending out reminders. |
Oh Bugger | 02 May 2015 10:34 a.m. PST |
Right, but what is your view on what Metal Guru said "odd that I should get an internal mail stating that they tried to send an email to me via some completely unrelated address" How would that have happened? |
Editor in Chief Bill | 02 May 2015 10:45 a.m. PST |
How would that have happened? Because the message was intended for someone else, who has that email address. |
Editor in Chief Bill | 02 May 2015 8:21 p.m. PST |
Ah, spoke with Editor Gwen, we've sorted it out. Metal Guru, your email did bounce, she just copied the wrong error message to you. She will PM you with more information. |
Editor Gwen | 02 May 2015 9:04 p.m. PST |
Hello guys… Sorry, it was my mistake. I have made a letter and forgot to insert the exact email. it was supposed for all who has an error. But I corrected it. I am apologizing. I am just a human, I was wrong. Forgive me :) I hope you are not mad at me. Have a nice day everyone… Thank you! |