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theEvilOne · 30/08/2010 06:03 PM

http://www.ca.gov/

My parents got a letter saying they owe around $400 and this company took $75 out of their bank account as a processing fee. The letter doesn't clearly state why they are being charged at all. When wee tried to sign in to the website to try to figure out what was going on, it asked for their social security number so wee didn't really trust it.

What do you guys think?

Assassinator · 30/08/2010 06:08 PM

Is it even possible to get a .gov domain name without being the real thing?

I'm under the impression that such domain names are restricted, and no average Joe can simply waltz up and get a .gov domain.

ProperBritish · 30/08/2010 06:08 PM

it's a .gov

so yes

seems pretty trustworthy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.gov

no ordinary scammer can get a .gov domain

boogschd · 30/08/2010 07:25 PM

hmm.. if its a scammer/whatever ,, i don't think theyd send you a letter stating
that they took moneyfrom your account without permission anyway

Grey Ghost · 30/08/2010 07:48 PM

looks legit

Silvertie · 30/08/2010 10:30 PM

Californian state website?

Ninja88 · 30/08/2010 11:45 PM

seems legit http://whois.domaintools.com/134.186.200.20

ZiNgA BuRgA · 31/08/2010 01:37 AM

Website is legit.

But if you're suspicious:
- the letter might not be
- your computer might not be displaying the *legit* website (eg DNS cache poisoning)

That letter does sound suspicious, and I doubt that any Government agency would force you to do it through their website at least.

ProperBritish · 31/08/2010 04:31 AM

give the government a ring

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