Scammer claiming to be a phpBB developer

[RMcGirr83]

to email addresses that I've not even used at phpBB.com

then it must be magic.

[Ashley.S.]

to email addresses that I've not even used at phpBB.com

then it must be magic.

must be, lol

[Chalong]

FWIW, it would appear the nub has a brand spanking new email

...

I had this one too. Deleted it.

[Prosk8er]

i get these all the time for 2 different emails one not registered with phpbb.com the reply email is phpbbspprt840@gmail.com

[Ashley.S.]

gmail is filled with spammers, but someone should report that account to google anyway...

[trex3106]

got several and one of which is the same with oopsie...just deleted it.

[CodexVideos_2]

So, i wanted to do a little digging on these scammers, i have got several emails from them.
Name: Sameh
Website: EPwork.com
Charge: 25 USD / 1 MOD installation
Email: phpbbspprt840@gmail.com

Message title: "phpBB new version " Bertie's off to the beach"‏ "
Message content:

"The new version of phpBB forums is now available. We recommend that you

update your forum to this new secure version for more stablity and minor

features.

We provide paid services, so we can update the forum for you . Also we

provide many services like : new unique style for your forum, installing

MODs or fixing any problem that affect your forum and annoy users.



IF you are interested in our services please reply to this email and we will

be happy to help you .



Thank you"

Some other topics claiming they are scammers:
http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=2091107
http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=2128768
http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2114191
http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2111378

[RMcGirr83]

And the nub is at it again.

[AJ Blacklisted]

I got Nothing in my MailBox, I hate scammers.

[CodexVideos_2]

I just thought i should inform you they are sending out again with a new email address: phpbbaid@gmail.com

[viddex2011]

Yes, I got this one too

Subject: phpBB forum new version: "Bertie's off to the beach"

traced it back to epwork.com, and now resides in the trash

edit: no, emptied the trash too !

[RMcGirr83]

The emails are now coming from phpbbaid@gmail.com

[Ooopsie]

It's been about a month for me since an email from the scammer(s).

[martin123456]

Woop Woop and there at it again they sent it to the wrong email addy for starters

phpBB support phpbbaid@gmail.com

This message may not have been sent by: phpbbaid@gmail.com Learn more Report phishing
Dear customers,
we encourage you to update your phpBB forums to the latest version as it prevents many security bugs and make your forum stable.
There are many anti-spam methods to prevent the spambots registeration and posting , please pick up one of these mods to keep your forum clean

we provide paid services , if you want our assistance please reply to us and we will be happy to put all our efforts and experience for your help
we can help you in updating , mod installation , styling your forum with a unique style and solve any other prolblem you may face

Thank you .

[mikef35]

I got this one yesterday!!!

Dear customers,
we encourage you to update your phpBB forums to the latest version as it prevents many security bugs and make your forum stable.
There are many anti-spam methods to prevent the spambots registeration and posting , please pick up one of these mods to keep your forum clean

we provide paid services , if you want our assistance please reply to us and we will be happy to put all our efforts and experience for your help we can help you in updating , mod installation , styling your forum with a unique style and solve any other prolblem you may face

Thank you .

It was from a gmail account.