readinmom Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 So I just received an e-mail from College Board saying that my information (name, e-mail) had been accessed. They went on to say that no credit card info or other personal information was accessed. Anyone else get this e-mail also? It has been two years since my son took the SATs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I got the email too. However, I placed an order for a released AP exam yesterday and my credit card company called me today to verify the charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I received it from the College Board and my bank :( What makes the the angriest was that dd did not want to put down an email address when taking the psat in oct, but the proctors told her it was mandatory, as in they would not take her test until she put one down. So she received a notification, also. I sense much junk mail in our future... :001_unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I received this notice today from one of our banks & another place where I'd ordered some stuff.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonshine Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I read that this also happened to Kroger's customers. It is the same company (Epsilon?) that these businesses are using - somehow someone got the names and email addresses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 They all use the same service, e-solutions, or something like that. We received the notices too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 We received one and I'm glad they are on top of things. Otherwise, it doesn't worry me. I delete spam a lot anyway. What's a few more? What sometimes worries me is all the hackers that get away with things and aren't caught. We had an unexplained charge on one of our cc's one time. I called, but was the oodleth caller so the company already knew and removed the charge. Someone had hacked something somewhere AND gotten CC numbers. NEVER use your bank account # online IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca VA Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Yes, we got it last night. My son took the SAT three years ago. My daughter's planning to take the PSAT this fall, but we haven't registered her. I have no idea why they have still have our e-mail address. I can't imagine them having our bank account info, and our credit card number gets changed every year or two. So I think (fingers crossed) we're safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I received it from the College Board and my bank :( :eek: Your bank?? I got one of these emails, too, but they said only names and email addresses were compromised. I am not happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciyates Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I got it from College Board and Krogers. Glad to know it is the same company. I was being to wonder if I was under attack. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I got one too. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Here too. College Board and Disney Travel Company. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrystal Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Here too. Dd took ACT. Ugh!:thumbdown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I've gotten the same email from 3 different companies. The emails don't look legit to me. I think they're phishing emails; therefore, I didn't click on any of the links in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 We got it too. There were several companies affected by a recent hacking event. SAT will keep your name forever, it seems! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I got one too. Yesterday I got one from Kroger's. Pretty frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) Disney Destinations and Tivo. Ds probably got the college board one. I don't think they are phishing emails. They specifically say "you should be extremely cautious before opening links or attachments". Neither of my emails have an inbedded link..only phone numbers. ETA: Abe books just sent an email also. Edited April 3, 2011 by Tap, tap, tap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Both my son and I got one. *SIGH* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I got the email from Kroger. I don't think they are phishing emails. They specifically say "you should be extremely cautious before opening links or attachments". Neither of my emails have an inbedded link..only phone numbers. Agree. Phishing emails will have a link that they want you to click, usually telling you that you need to verify your account information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Since the College Board email subject line WAS IN CAPITAL LETTERS I was going to delete it unread, assuming it was spam, until I saw this thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) Disney Destinations and Tivo to my computer. Ds's probably got the college board one. I don't think they are phishing emails. They specifically say "you should be extremely cautious before opening links or attachments". Neither of my emails have an inbedded link..only phone numbers. Dh and I were laughing about that statement and how sneaky the phishers have gotten. In the past, when I've gotten legit notifications about my personal information being compromised, I could go to the company's website (independent of any links in the email) and verify the information. There is nothing on the College Board's website about this supposed breach. I should add that in addition to the 3 emails I got, dh got an identical one from a company at which he has never shopped or even heard of. Dd17 got the College Board one and noticed that the logo doesn't look the same as it does in other emails from the College Board. I could be wrong, that was just my impression of the emails. Edited April 3, 2011 by LizzyBee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Just so you know, the email breach is real. Links to news articles about it: http://www.securityweek.com/massive-breach-epsilon-compromises-customer-lists-major-brands http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2011/04/03/e-mail-data-breach-hits-tivo-more.html http://www.inquisitr.com/102484/massive-epsilon-breach-affects-nyco-tivo-others/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I received an email from Abe Books with the same information. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I received an email from Abe Books with the same information. Regards, Kareni Me too. It was in my inbox this morning - well, sent last night, but I didn't look last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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