Hi, hottchild here!! I am writing this article about another scam in Whyville. If you ever receive a message looking like this, don't do what it says! This is the message:
ALL WHYVILLIANS:::::::::::::::::::; THIS IS A SERIOUS REPORT!!!!
PLEASE SEND 400 CLAMS TO CITY MANAGMENT LEADER ******!! SHE NEEDS THE MONEY TO HELP SAVE WHYVILLE!!
IF U DO NOT SEND THE MONEY THERE IS A SERIOUS CHANCE U WILL BE HACKED! THE MONEY IS TO PREVENT:::::::::::::::::::::::::: HaCkErS!!! SEND NOW!
If you EVER receive a message like this one delete it IMMEDIATLY! There are a few citizens in whyville who CLAIM to have what is like a tracking system. If you send a message back or any clams or face parts, they track down the information you gave Whyville to make a screen name. Now don't worry, they don't want your phone numbers or anything of that matter, they just want your password to hack you. Either that, or they're just trying to get you to send them clams for no good reason!
Now don't blame Whyville for this, I mean it is not their fault. These people are VERY smart and have their ways. How do I know this? I was hacked by one of the people. They steal money but almost never face parts -- they just make you look ugly, and then go around say nasty things get your friends mad at you and also get you taped!
Thank you for your time! Please don't respond to messages like the one above!
~hottchild~
Note from City Hall: Thanks for your report, hottchild! Citizens, if you ever see someone claiming to work for City Hall, check their heads -- if they're not wearing an official City Workers beanie, they're lying! Also, you can find who's a Why-Mail Helper by checking the list, but remember, they're just citizens like you -- they don't have any special powers, just wisdom, experience, and the willingness to help you! As for this so-called tracking/hacking system, no such thing exists. The only way anyone can get your password is if you give it to them.
