Originally Posted by
meleagertoo
Surely the problem with replying to these scams is that's exactly what they want you to do...it confirms your email address is valid and in use - and available for hacking...
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The hacker has access to Dennis' email inbox so already knows that the email addresses are valid.
Originally Posted by
meleagertoo
Ignore suspect emails, do reply!
And, as so many have done, let the victim know asap.
These two lines self contradict - the reply address actually is Dennis' email address.