Email Scam Using Element14 Name???

RE: Email Scam Using Element14 Name???

nlarson — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:06:29 GMT

Hi all - I know some of you were disappointed that you weren't part of the original group of members asked to participate in this research survey. We were only able to ask a very small group of randomly selected members to respond to the survey. We're very sorry for anyone who felt left out after seeing the announcement on the home page. This wasn't our intention at all and want you all to feel welcome here

This won't be the last time we ask you all for your feedback, so anyone who would like to be considered for future research surveys just send your name and email address with subject "Research Participant" to CommunityManager@element14.com.

Thanks!

Nicole, element14 Community Manager

RE: Email Scam Using Element14 Name???

Former Member — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:56:46 GMT

For what its worth, I tried several times to take the survey and never got it to work before the deadline. Not only did these peoople use a new gmail account to send out the notice, they didn't get the Javascript set up right for all browsers or something.

RE: Email Scam Using Element14 Name???

Montala — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:40:52 GMT

I am registered in the UK, and haven't received any message about this 'survey'... mind you I would certainly appreciate being offered a voucher just for answering a few questions!

RE: Email Scam Using Element14 Name???

Former Member — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:19:44 GMT

Is there any way to close my account on here as I don't really appreciate being spammed with messages intended for US account holders only. All accounts have a country registered with them, as the $35 offer was US only, why do us in the UK have to have the spam telling people it is genuine? Not to mention the insult that we don't get the offer in the first place.

RE: Email Scam Using Element14 Name???

ChristyZ — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:57:26 GMT

Hi Christer,

Premier Farnell is emailing customers who registered their interest a link to where they can order using a credit card. As there were a lot of people who registered interest, these email messages are being sent out in batches over time. I have no reason to doubt Eben, but I recommend waiting for the email from Premier Farnell to place your order.

Sincerely,

Christy

element14 Team

RE: Email Scam Using Element14 Name???

Former Member — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:30:31 GMT

Any chance I could get in on some of that action? ..............pleeeeeeease.......pretty pleeeeeeeease?

RE: Email Scam Using Element14 Name???

ianmcalpine — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:33:55 GMT

Yes, this is legitimate. I too was initially concerned by the use of the Gmail address, but I validated the URL and was happy to participate. There are 56 questions and it will take 45 minutes of your time. It's an interesting test but you have to keep speaking because your mouse movements and voice are recorded. You are presented with different websites and have to complete different tasks and explain what you like/don't like etc. As someone who conducts usability tests it was interesting to be a participant. I did the test yesterday and received my $35 Amazon gift voucher this morning.

Thank you.

RE: Email Scam Using Element14 Name???

Former Member — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:26:56 GMT

My bad - It came from news@e-marketing.premierfarnell.com - guess that makes it ok to order from?

/Christer

RE: Email Scam Using Element14 Name???

Former Member — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:03:53 GMT

Since it came from a gmail account I deleted it

RE: Email Scam Using Element14 Name???

Former Member — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:03:00 GMT

The link to where I can register my card for payment was sent from the mailadress above.

Can someone from this site confirm whether or not there has been outgoing mail to people who wants to pre-order?

Thanks / Christer

RE: Email Scam Using Element14 Name???

Montala — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:42:08 GMT

If he is asking you to pay any money, then it sounds very much like a scam to me, and if I were you I would delete it immediately.

You can only order a Raspberry Pi computer directly from Farnell/Element 14 (or RS Components) and NOT from Eben personally.

Actually I doubt if any reply would even reach him anyway!

RE: Email Scam Using Element14 Name???

Former Member — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:09:06 GMT

I got a mail from eben.upton@gmail.com linking to a site that looks like Yours where I can pay using my credit card.

Is that a valid mailadress / site?

Thanks Christer

RE: Email Scam Using Element14 Name???

sqkybeaver — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:12:39 GMT

i figured i would give it a go, when i found out it took 40 minuttes i closed the window and decided to go back later. when i later reentered my email address it told me that it was already compleated. so there is at least one blank resopnse in the pool.

RE: Email Scam Using Element14 Name???

MichaelT3860 — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:00:16 GMT

Thanx for the update but I think I will still only respond to email from the main server.

RE: Email Scam Using Element14 Name???

nlarson — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:58:41 GMT

You bet, sorry again for the confusion. Enjoy your giftcard

Nicole

RE: Email Scam Using Element14 Name???

Former Member — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:55:27 GMT

Ummm...Element14 is using Gmail for a survey offering money? OOOkkkaaayy.......

But thanks for verifying it! I'm off to go claim my $35 Amazon card!!!

RE: Email Scam Using Element14 Name???

nlarson — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:48:05 GMT

Hi rickyjames,

Thankfully, this is not a scam. A team here at element14 is conducting a research study and contacted members with this email (unfortunately using a Gmail account which likely caused a bulk of the confusion). We're sorry that this email was confusing and looked suspicious as that was not the intent. Thank you for your post!

Nicole, element14 Community Manager

RE: Email Scam Using Element14 Name???

Former Member — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:38:59 GMT

Sweet...you know your successful when scams are run using your name!

Just a joke in case the admins think I'm serious. ;)