Gone Phishing

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Gone Phishing

A byte-sized podcast by two friends where we read and review phishing emails and talk all things scams and hacks. We all get those spam emails and most of them read like a screenplay- so let's have a bit of a laugh about it. Put on your "out of office" we're going phishing.

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    Did you receive the email I sent to you earlier? | This 10-sec “French Secret” clears your colon

    O Romeo, what's in a [quality fund]?, this scam reigns on a porcelain throne, and a path that's not so straight and narrow. Story SourceStory Podcast Reference: https://chameleon.simplecast.com/episodes/memoir-mystery-the-blockbuster-true-story-that-maybe-wasnt-true-at-all Follow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpodDM or send us your scam content: [email protected]

  2. 52

    LET'S DO IT TOGETHER!!! | Anti-aging discovery found in the Bible

    Necessary approvals, got wrinkles? (too bad), and what does a half of a plan and a half of a different plan equal? One royal scam. Story sourceFollow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpodDM or email your scam content to [email protected]

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    Urgent and Important | You weren't supposed to be on the list, Red...

    A private eye, a mystic, and an alien mummy walk into a (seafood) bar(becue)...Story sourceFollow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpodDM or email your scam content to [email protected]

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    "REPLY" | "Attached is the Invoice for SCHUPLACH, COURTNEY dated 12/11/2025 & ." | “Receipt of payment”

    If at first you don't succeed, send it again, we're getting up close and personal with nicknames, and share your podcasts, not your passwords. Story source Follow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpodSend your phishing content to [email protected]

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    RE: CONGRATULATIONS FROM ELON MUSK FOUNDATION | Breaking Health Alert from RFK Jr

    Phishing has taken to inter-galactic heights, all the cause for alarm, and this book worm dug himself quite the hole. Story sourceFollow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpodDM or email us your phishing content [email protected]

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    Contact my Financial Team | HELLO

    A hostage negotiation (of sorts), a Youtube video and a personal assistant, and a scam that reaches across the 7 seas. Story SourceFollow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpodDM or email content submissions to [email protected]

  7. 47

    Re: Hiring a Strong Commercial/Business Lending and Support Leader | For the fear of GOD

    On the menu tonight is...corporate word salad, "much *Peru* about nothing", and a con without a cause. Story sources: https://abcnews.go.com/US/clark-rockefeller-impostor-found-guilty-1985-murder/story?id=1892492https://www.cnn.com/2013/08/15/justice/rockefeller-impersonator-sentenceFollow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpodDM or email your phishing content submissions to [email protected]

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    Hello Dear, | MamieCowper DM

    Two wrongs make a right, a missed love connection {listener submission}, and multiple victims are getting schooled by this textbook scam. Scam storyFollow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpodDM or email your scam content to [email protected]

  9. 45

    Confidential and Cooperation. | This 10-sec ‘'French Secret'' clears your colon

    The only secret surrounding this fund is the true identity of the sender, were cutting the *crap* with this scam, and when charity comes with a price tag.Story sourceFollow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpodDM us or email your content to [email protected]

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    That’s right, YOU get to CHOOSE YOUR BONUS | Congratulations- You’ve Been Selected for a Personal Donation

    Take a gamble on this royal quack of a deal, a Powerball winner is betting on you, and a facebook marketplace deal that struck accord with this buyer. Today's story photos are featured on our instagram post for this episode! Follow us on Instagram @gonephishingpodSend us your content by DM or by email [email protected]

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    MY SPIRIT LEAD ME TO YOU !!! | RE: Business Proposal

    A bad day to be a lawyer, a heart (and soul) of gold, and evil porch fairies meets Robinhood in a not-so-fairytale world of phishing. Story SourceFollow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpodDM or email us your scam content! [email protected]

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    "Greetings" | "We have received your response for New Customer Registration Form"

    A scam matchmaking bonus from Cat, a scam from a land far far away, did you lose this relative? And one missionary's tale is holey, indeed. Story source Follow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpodDM us or email your scam content to [email protected]

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    RE: PAYMENT NOTIFICATION | Remote Liaison Agent Opportunity with Project HOPE,

    Mixing politics and business, a great work opportunity for one HOPEful, and the McSwindle value meal is back on the menu. Story sourceFollow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpodDM us or email your scam content to [email protected]

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    Contains | EWJ/DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSAL.

    If this scam fits, it ships... a classic Wudunnit, and need cash to activate your crypto account? So did this man. We apologize for the audio difficulties with this episode...it's hard to get reception when you're out phishing. Story Source Follow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpodDM or email your scam content to us at [email protected]

  15. 39

    Urgent !! (Payment) | Action required to keep your U.S. Bank account active

    You can bank on the traps in this email, angry German accents, and our first ever GUEST on the pod bringing us a story that is truly fit for the silver screen. You won't want to miss this one- let's go phishing! Story sourceCheck out Dylan's podcast "Movies to Watch Before You Die" anywhere you listen! Follow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpodDM or email your spam content to [email protected]

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    Assalam Alaikoum | A very good day to you,

    Fraudsters, Swindlers, and tricksters, oh my! Watch out for ghastly accidents (listener submission!), and Gail Malone has a nice *ring* to it, don’t you think?  Happy new year listeners! We’re excited to reel in 2025 with you. There is so much more scam content to share…We’re going phishing!  Story source Follow us on Instagram @gonephishingpod DM or email your scam content to [email protected] to be featured on the show! 

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    how are you? | BRIDGE LOAN OPPORTUNITY FOR GOLF COMPANY, HIGH YIELD MONTHLY INCOME, 2 PERSONAL GUARANTEES AND BONUS STOCK

    Learning multiples of 3 has never been easier, the solo-trip of a lifetime awaits, and 3 tales of naughty elves looking to steal Christmas joy this season. Story source Follow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpod DM us or email your scam content to [email protected]

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    Sincerely, | RE COMPENSATION FRAUD VICTIM CONTACT THIS EMAIL ([email protected]

    The ghost of scams past, "please ignore if you are not a victim", and Cat delivers a dramatic reading of a scary tale. We apologize for the audio glitches in this one! Story source Follow us on Instagram @gonephishingpod DM or email your phishing content to [email protected]

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    "Notice" | "Act Now!: Careful please, your account will be closed Tonight [ Privacy Security ] (*2)

    “Send (re)newds”, The EU's newest voter fraud, and QR code? More like QR nope. Plus Red and Cat discuss some of their favorite foods and internet memes.  Story sources: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/qr-code-scam-thornaby-teeside-b2449671.html https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/woman-who-scanned-qr-code-with-malware-lost-20k-to-bubble-tea-survey-scam-while-she-was-sleeping?utm_medium=social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=sttg Instagram

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    I am Waiting...For Your Suggestions to Secure A Guardianship Status! | ACT NOW!!!

    No ideas and low experience in life? No problem. Three hyperlinks and you're out and James and the giant...lemon. Story source Follow us on instagram! @gonephishingpod DM us or send your scam content to [email protected]

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    Boon | Greetings

    Very generous. Very scam. "All your striving and human endeavors." And one man in his hacking era. Story source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2024/08/17/social-security-hack-national-public-data-confirms/74843810007/ https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/08/national-public-data-published-its-own-passwords/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2024/08/23/national-public-data-probably-has-your-personal-information-was-it-leaked/74916027007/ https://socradar.io/unmasking-usdod-the-enigma-of-the-cyber-realm/ Follow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpod DM us or email your content to: [email protected]

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    RE: | "Dear Friend" DM

    All that glitters is gold, a personal invite to a discussion group, and nice girls finish last. Story sources: Reddit Thread with Olympic clip Youtube short doc. DM or email us your scam content to get featured! [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpod

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    Re: IRC-(CHW) Part-time Job Offer, | Re: Could you share this with all interested students?

    Why make sense when you can make acronyms, career opportunities, and what do Amazon, the CIA, and shoe boxes have in common? Story source Follow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpod Email or DM us your scam content: [email protected]

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    WINNING! WINNING WINNING US DOLLARS{US $1,000,000 | Can i trust you??

    A day late and 18.2 million dollars short, the future is G.R.I.S., and all is fair in love and cockroaches. We apologize for the delay on content due to *technical difficulties*...but we're back and just as chaotic as ever! Put up your feet and throw in a line, we're Gone Phishing. Story Source Follow us on Instagram @gonephishingpod! Send us your scam content [email protected]

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    New Message | Prevent Cyber Attacks Now!

    A story that will keep you on the edge of your seat..sort of, came for the serious proposal, stayed for the digital business card, and we've leveled up our catch of the day... Story Source Follow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpod DM or email your scam content to [email protected]

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    "It Worked Too Well"- Tinnitus Cure Banned by the CCP Makes a Comeback | !Your chance to win a FREE Harbor Freight Tool Cart

    Tinnitus, Tool Carts, and the Eiffel Tower- we're spilling all the "T" this week. Story Source Follow us on Instagram! @Gonephishingpod DM or email us your scam content [email protected]

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    Good day. | Confidential Information

    Welcome to parenthood(winked), "what's in a name", and things are about to get Willy Wonky... Story Sources: NBC News Rolling Stone Follow us on Instagram @gonephishingpod Share your scam content with us! [email protected]

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    Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ. | How to lose 20lbs in 30 days

    From the confessional to your inbox, raisin oatmeal, and a story with more than a few skeletons in the closet... New year, new scams! Thanks for joining us. Follow us on Instagram @gonephishingpod DM or email your scam content to [email protected] Story source

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    old photos from Paul Lehmann | Your Google Account Has Been Temporarily Banned ____#156543

    The "ripest, juiciest peach", don't catch any *viruses* this flu season, and Chuck Norris in augmented reality- too good to be true? Story sources: https://theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/dec/14/crypto-currency-schemes-investors-losing-millions-regulation-hyperverse-warning-ntwnfb https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/01/crypto-hedge-fund-ceo-may-not-exist-probe-finds-no-record-of-identity/ https://twitter.com/stevenr_lewis?lang=en Follow us on Instagram @gonephishingpod Send your phishing content to [email protected] to be featured on the show!

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    "GOOD DAY" | "Hello! This is Kristina, Mylo's mom."

    A very BOLD request, a mother's desperate search for a gift, and a man in a "situationship" if there ever was one. Story source Follow us in Instagram! @gonephishingpod Send us your scam emails to [email protected]

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    halloween treats, YOU FINALLY WON $5000 Per Week for LIFE!! there’s always time to rewin it | Largesse

    In a word, largesse. Why choose when you can trick and treat. In the beginning was... a feud. Story Source Follow us on Instagram @gonephishingpod Send your scam content to [email protected]

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    Contact me soon | Hair Straightener Information: Potential Compensation

    "This is real", 99 problems but curly hair ain't one, and a scam story from beyond the grave just in time for spooky season. Follow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpod DM or email us your scam messages to [email protected] Story source

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    I am waiting to hear from you. | RE: Good news

    Keeping it 100, a mystical message harkening good tidings, and a new alternative health trend...the CIA. Thank you for 20 episodes- we love going phishing with you! Story source Follow us on instagram! @gonephishingpod Send us your scam messages/stories to [email protected]

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    "hello dear, how are you?" | "Hello Dear"

    A secret admirer, "the best of" phishy re-runs, and a queen of diamonds IRL. Story source: https://graziamagazine.com/us/articles/jewel-thief-doris-payne/ Follow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpod Submit your phishing emails/messages to: [email protected]

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    Attn: Beneficiary | Give to charity

    Where in the world is Carmen Scamdiego, an email is worth a thousand words, and a listener-submitted reel life scam story from the open seas of Facebook. Follow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpod Submit your phishing emails/messages to: [email protected]

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    Humanitarian Project for Less Privileged | The Illuminati membership application information.

    A "Dear Francesco" letter, limbs in the flesh, and it's giving evil Aladdin... Story source Submit your phishing emails/messages to: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpod

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    RE | Your payment is ready

    One Thousand and One Nights of scams, a very dangerous situation, and a story about a high school drop *in*. Story sources: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/my-old-school-bbc-brian-mackinnon-b2254408.html https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-60081503 Submit your phishing emails to: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpod

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    Urgent Reply | ATTN:

    Art and crime never take a day off, a moral dilemma that pays off, and a stay in a Scare BnB. Story Source: https://www.vice.com/en/article/43k7z3/nationwide-fake-host-scam-on-airbnb Submit your phishing emails to: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @gonephishingpod

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    ***SPAM*** very important information | Greetings,

    The stars align, the saddest story you've ever heard, and cracking CAPTCHA. Story source: https://gizmodo.com/gpt4-open-ai-chatbot-task-rabbit-chatgpt-1850227471 Submit your phishing emails to: [email protected] Follow us on instagram! @gonephishingpod

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    Please I need your help | HELLO

    A dusty gold fortune, the trusty Yahoo tourist search, and MLM scheme or MLM scam? You decide. Story sources: https://ournextlife.com/2019/04/01/multilevel-marketing-scam/ https://iliketodabble.com/mlm-scams-horror-stories/ Submit your phishing emails to [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @Gonephishingpod

  41. 13

    I'm eager to receive your feedback | I,Mrs Oksana Slavic anxiously await your quick and kind reply.

    Involuntary guardianship, all is fair in love and war, and where there's smoke, there's liar. Plus, we have "fin" mail!  Story source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8209385/How-fall-Fireman-Scam-Woman-46-discovered-perfect-man-spun-web-lies.html 

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    Join the illuminati | Congratulations, You've Been Considered for Inclusion...

    Welcome to Club "Unique Ones", copy/paste musical lyrics, and celebrate Valenscam's Day with these sweet short stories.  Story sources:  https://www.khon2.com/hawaii-crime/fake-jewelry-scams-on-the-rise-in-hawaii/  https://abc7chicago.com/kilwins-chocolate-shop-scam/12118247/ https://www.equinoxits.com/blog?p=funniest-scams-you-wouldnt-believe-exist--210304

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    Attn Email User | CALL MY SECRETARY, MS. CAROLINE MORRIS.

    Behind every U.N. is a single great man, life is sufferness, and this author's final chapter came with an epilogue... Story source  *This episode tells a story containing references to suicide (beginning at 28:14). If you are experiencing suicidal crisis or emotional distress, please reach out by calling the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8. 

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    GOOD DAY | Good day,

    Third email closer is the charm, an orphan with no parents, and crypto currency is the new wild west.    Story sources:  https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/08/the-ballad-of-razzlekhan-and-dutch-bitcoins-bonnie-and-clyde https://www.fraud-magazine.com/article.aspx?id=4295020061 Thanks for joining us! Please like, review, and share with a phishing buddy.  Follow us @gonephishingpod on instagram Submit your best scam emails to [email protected] to get featured on the show. 

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    RE : Hence you did not respond to my last email TM | I Am Ms Marlene Dillon

    Calligraphic openers, a gold dust widow, and a classic love story...until it wasn't. Happy Thanksgiving!  Story source:  https://www.knopnews2.com/2022/11/18/grand-island-woman-connected-international-scam-network/ 

  46. 8

    CAN I TRUST YOU ?? | Hello chosen one

    The cup of death, a mission to save the world, and a music festival "fraud" with questions.   Story source: https://krcgtv.com/news/local/attorney-general-looking-into-lake-ozark-music-festival-after-complaint-of-fraud 

  47. 7

    {no subject} | Official Memo

    A serious apocalyptic warning, "unscrupulous hoodlums" and the original Ponzi scheme. Story source: Wikipedia   

  48. 6

    Greetings | Dr Charon Francis .

    A bad case of amnesia (?), a love connection and personal accounts of "Insta-scam". 

  49. 5

    I Have Donation For You | I AM WAITING FOR YOUR REPLY

    An article link, "everyone will die someday" and a "reel" life encounter. 

  50. 4

    With All Due Respect My Dearest Friend | Product Supply from Malaysia to Our company

    A famous actor's business proposal, a political heiress's plea and a costly psychic reading.   Story source: https://www.gq.com/story/the-curse-of-psychic-zoe?utm_source=pocket_collection_story

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A byte-sized podcast by two friends where we read and review phishing emails and talk all things scams and hacks. We all get those spam emails and most of them read like a screenplay- so let's have a bit of a laugh about it. Put on your "out of office" we're going phishing.

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