Looks like spam, smells like spam

mattw (e2 Member)

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30 Mar 2011 - 10:45 PM

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Just had the email below, and I think this may be a scam.

At first, I was almost taken in by the inclusion of my name, and the fact, that yes I do own an Epson printer.

But 'Dear Mr' and 'entered into a drawing for one of the four checks for £150 each' suggest something not entirely legit.

Just wanted to flag this one up here as it has a photographic subject, and is quite a cleaver scam. If you receive this email be warned.



Quote: Dear Mr Matt Whorlow,

As an Epson printer user, you are invited to participate in this survey conducted by Lyra Research on behalf of Epson. The purpose of this study is to understand your use of Epson printers, and the data will be used for Epson to provide better products and services to you in the future. Please click on the URL below to be taken directly into the survey.

http://vovici.com/l.dll/JGsA5B6D970B5lPyD9U464173J.htm

As a token of our appreciation, you will be entered into a drawing for one of the four checks for £150 each. Please be assured that your answers to this survey will be kept completely confidential and will be used in combination with answers from other participants for analytical purposes only. We do not share individual information with any other parties.

Thank you for your participation!

Lyra Research

keithh (e2 Member)

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30 Mar 2011 - 11:04 PM

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I tried their survey and clicked the printer that I use and then filled in their 'other' field. "your profile does not fit what we are looking for"

mattw (e2 Member)

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31 Mar 2011 - 9:42 AM

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Quote: Is that not just the american wording ?

With a '£' sign?

collywobles

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31 Mar 2011 - 10:59 AM

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Dont think this is a scam - lots of companies do this kind of research to check how their products are used. They normally offer some small incentive like a voucher etc to get you to send them the details. Your personall details may well have come from when you registered you warrany. Colin

SlowSong (e2 Member)

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31 Mar 2011 - 11:33 AM

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Quote: Clogging, yes I remember that. Fortunately a thing of the past after switching from Epson to Canon.

Ditto to that!

Jestertheclown

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31 Mar 2011 - 2:43 PM

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Quote: Never had clogging problems on mine

Same here, except that I use the cheapest inks and paper I can lay my hands on.

adrian_w (e2 Member)

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31 Mar 2011 - 2:52 PM

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Only time I had a clogging problem with my Epson was after using a cheap brand from Ebay. I spoke to epson about supplying a cleaning cartridge but they said using a quality brand ( not necessarily their own, but they did reccommend that) would clear the problem, which it did.

As far as the Email is concerned, the company is legitimate but is fishing for active sites, that's why they tell you "your profile does not fit what we are looking for"