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usonian

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5. I would say, if it's a crime, contact the local FBI office.

Reply to buzzycrumbhunger (Reply #3)

Thu Jul 9, 2026, 09:44 AM

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FTC handles spam and ordinary phishing, IIRC.

Institutions (and electronics giants count as institutions in my book, handling really vital infrastructure) are more interested in getting away with crime than pursuing it.

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My son was just lecturing me on this last night... buzzycrumbhunger Thursday #1

Quick reply. Maybe more later, or others can chime in. usonian Thursday #2

I was afraid of that buzzycrumbhunger Thursday #3

I would say, if it's a crime, contact the local FBI office. usonian Thursday #5

A Question ahnakneemoose Thursday #4

I made a quick check and SublimeText requires plugins to execute javascript or open links. usonian Thursday #6

Appreciations and Thank You For Your Response ahnakneemoose Thursday #7