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(51,378 posts)
Wed Nov 12, 2025, 11:11 PM 4 hrs ago

Another Scam?

I am using MacMail on Comcast and now got an email from:

Ëmail Sycn® on behalf of Ëmail Sycn®

As part of our system upgrade, we are deactivating the old version of our mailbox. To continue accessing your email, please log in to your account using the link below:
CLICK HERE
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Please do not reply to this message, as this mailbox is not monitored.

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Yeah, sure. Usually these scam come from a gmail address but this one is new. Is there really a gorge.net domain?

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Another Scam? (Original Post) question everything 4 hrs ago OP
Almost always a scam. usonian 3 hrs ago #1
Thanks. The first link is telling me to to enter a valid IP address or domain name.. So that's that question everything 3 hrs ago #2

usonian

(22,371 posts)
1. Almost always a scam.
Wed Nov 12, 2025, 11:38 PM
3 hrs ago

Mac Mail lets you View --- Message --- All Headers

This is a bunch, but it shows every stop along the way, especially the sender's address.

(or source, which can be enormous)

You can also drag the message to a folder and drag and drop it here (read the privacy noticel)

https://www.securitytoolkits.com/tools

This tool
https://www.securitytoolkits.com/tools/email-header-analyzer

I just found it today.

Normally, I read headers because I was an email hotshot in various jobs, but this is a lot for "normal" people.

You'll probably find two kinds of garbage emails.


1. Just people selling stuff from a list of email addresses that they bought or stole

2. Serious phishing emails. Key things to look for are "CLICK HERE" (often downloads malware) or SIGN INTO YOUR ACCOUNT, which captures you password at some site.

Gorge.net - Blue Mountain Networks High Speed Internet - Local Provider
Gorge.net is a domain that redirects users to Blue Mountain Networks, a local internet service provider specializing in high-speed internet solutions for both residential and business customers.


Could be a home computer user infected with malware and sending out emails that aren't from a known phishing domain. Just a guess.

I'd want to see headers but that would divulge more info than you want to share in public.

question everything

(51,378 posts)
2. Thanks. The first link is telling me to to enter a valid IP address or domain name.. So that's that
Wed Nov 12, 2025, 11:57 PM
3 hrs ago

The full header takes about 20 screens but I did pick this one

Received: from GV4PR10MB9593.EURPRD10.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM

I used to have a Comcast address for scam emails but I cannot find it now.

found it: abuse@comcast.net and even immediately got an acknowledgement.

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