Did you order a code red? Adam Dicker warns of scams on Skype

skype-scamDomain investor Adam Dicker is a popular speaker at various domain conferences, with an upcoming book on domain investing.

For all that, he was apparently targeted by a scammer on Skype, who posed as a top US military soliciting Adam Dicker’s advice and support.

Impersonating the real Sgt. Major Lebert Beharie, the scammer sent the message:

“Hi Friend how are you doing today with your beloved family? Am Sgt. Maj. Lebart Beharie. I hope to hear soon from you for introduction OKay.”

After sharing contact details with this person, Adam Dicker was subsequently contacted:

“hello Mr Adam / how are you today? / Am good too, Am Sgt. Maj. Lebert Beharie from United State [sic] but am here in Afghanistan and you?”

The scammer proceeded with an offer, upon which Adam Dicker realized what was going on:

“I have a business deal for you”

Moral of the story: don’t allow random people on your contact list and double-check contact information.

The scammer appears to have skimmed the real contact info of Sgt. Major Lebert Beharie from their Facebook profile.

 

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