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Jonbarnette's avatar
Jonbarnette
Sophomore
7 years ago

Scam or Legit?

Not sure what board to post this on, as its rather odd that this has happened in general. Been getting a windows pop up claiming my card is no longer working and needs to be fixed. Not an email..a full on pop up that takes place of my window. 

 

 

  • C0RR0SIVE's avatar
    C0RR0SIVE
    Associate Professor

    IF, IF, Hughesnet finally fixed the messages system, you will occasionaly get a popup, or a redirect when a payment is past due, and your credit/debit card information has expired.

    The following things can cause a card to no longer be valid.

    1: If an expiration date has been reached.
    2: If the security code on the back of your card is no longer the same.
    3: If your financial institution has blocked the charge.

    I wouldn't click the links nor call that number, but would do the following to ensure my card information is accurate.

    1: At the top of this website go to My Account
    2: Click on Account Information on the pop-down
    3: Under Payment Type at the bottom click on Update

    This will allow you to re-enter your information, if these messages are from hughesnet, it may take 24 to 48 hours before the system stops generating those popups.

    • Jonbarnette's avatar
      Jonbarnette
      Sophomore

      Card isnt expired nor has anything been changed. It's funny because I don't even pay my bill through hughesnet...its bundled through Direct TV

      • C0RR0SIVE's avatar
        C0RR0SIVE
        Associate Professor

        After looking closer at the image, that is in fact a real message from Hughesnet...

        You may want to make sure your billing information is up to date through both DTV and Hughesnet, as Hughesnet has apparently marked your account for having inaccurate payment information.

  • GabeU's avatar
    GabeU
    Distinguished Professor IV

    Though it may very well be legit, it's always best to sign in directly rather than clicking on anything that's in a popup or email.   That way you know you're safe. 

     

     

  • maratsade's avatar
    maratsade
    Distinguished Professor IV

    Jonbarnette, the only ones who can tell you for sure are the reps, who can check your card from their side.  They may be on later today, after 9 a.m.

     

    Liz

    Amanda

     

    I wouldn't click on any popup or link, no matter how legit it looks.  Log in and check your account yourself. 

    • Liz's avatar
      Liz
      Moderator

      Good morning folks,

       

      Thank you for bringing this up, certainly a valid concern. This is actually a legit message; messages.hughesnet.com is ours. This sort of issue is directed to that number provided, so it is safe to call.

       

       

      • Jonbarnette's avatar
        Jonbarnette
        Sophomore

        Well could you all kindly stop spamming my system with these messages, when its already getting paid for? Its not even due till the 17th of this month. I've lost two documents from it taking over the web page and causing my "submit" to not go through. I don't understand why it's spamming me whenever its not even due yet.