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StormX · Aug 01, 2010, 04:41 AM // 04:41

So I keep getting odd little emails from "NCSoft Support", most of which i delete

This time I got one that says

"Your NCsoft email verification code is: xxxxxxxx

If you have already completed registration, please log in to "NCsoft Account Management" at XXXXXXXXXX and visit the "Account Profile" section where you can verify your e-mail address.

If you have any questions about the registration process, you can visit the Support Center at http://help.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/ncsoft.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php."

Is this legit or no? Sry, I'm really getting paranoid. why would they suddenly ask me to verify my email?

Lawliet Kira · Aug 01, 2010, 04:57 AM // 04:57

they never send people emails asking to verify out of the blue, delete it, forget it

and delete that link, someone might click it :3

StormX · Aug 01, 2010, 05:09 AM // 05:09

hmm okay, i thought it was odd cause the return address [email protected] looked legit but the message was strange. I havent accessed the ncsoft website recently so i dont know why i would get such an email.

Moonstalker · Aug 01, 2010, 05:28 AM // 05:28

Basically, ignore ALL e-mails from any game company. If it's important, it will also be on the company's site.

gremlin · Aug 01, 2010, 10:11 AM // 10:11

you could of course forward the email to support it might be of some use to them in cutting down such emails.

Not of course to any link on the email just contact support in the normal way.

jonnieboi05 · Aug 01, 2010, 10:14 AM // 10:14

Never. Ever. Ever. EVER! Listen to any of the emails.

If the company has something to say they will post it on the forums, their website, the log-in screen and any other important place where mass amounts of Guild Wars players hang out.

*Darcy* · Aug 01, 2010, 10:35 AM // 10:35

I've been getting emails lately about my WoW and Aion accounts. Of course, I don't even own the games, but phishers will try anything. I don't know of any game company that emails you directly except for their "News" messages that tell you about upcoming releases and promotions, etc., after you have signed up to receive that. So the best thing to do is delete such "account" messages without even opening them.

jonnieboi05 · Aug 01, 2010, 11:08 AM // 11:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darcy

I've been getting emails lately about my WoW and Aion accounts. Of course, I don't even own the games, but phishers will try anything. I don't know of any game company that emails you directly except for their "News" messages that tell you about upcoming releases and promotions, etc., after you have signed up to receive that. So the best thing to do is delete such "account" messages without even opening them.

Same here. :<

I've been getting emails from WoW out the ass over the last week or so. I don't even own a World of Failcraft account. :\

Here's just 2 of them:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fake WoW "Notification"

Hello,

Blizzard Entertainment recently received a request to change the e-mail address used to log in to the Battle.net account with the username <removing email> The e-mail address [email protected] has been specified as the new username for this Battle.net account. An email has been sent to this new address containing a verification link to complete the change.

Once the new address has been verified, the e-mail address <removing email> can no longer be used to log in to this Battle.net account or any World of Warcraft accounts merged with this Battle.net account.

If you did not initiate this request, please click here to contact the Blizzard Billing & Account Services team immediately.

Sincerely,
The Battle.net Account Team
Online Privacy Policy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fake WoW "Notification"

Hello,
A Character Faction Change is now pending for the World of Warcraft account <removing email>. Please allow several days for the faction change process to complete. An email will be sent to you when it is done. You can also track the status of your request by signing into the Transaction page here: http://support.battle.verifyconfirm....ge-status.html.

Below is a summary of the transaction, which you may want to keep for your records.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
World of Warcraft Account Name: <removing email>
TRANSACTION ID: 87394534
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please note the following additional information:
- This account is not available for play while the faction change is pending.
- If you did not make this transaction, you should immediately check your account to prevent character lost.
- This account cannot change factions again until 3 days have elapsed.
- You can review this and other Account Management transactions by logging into Account Management and going to your Transactions page at https://support.battle.verifyconfirm...ge-status.html.
- For more details on Character Faction Change, refer to the Character Faction Change FAQ located at http://us.blizzard.com/support/artic...ategoryId=2327.
You can find World of Warcraft Account Management at: http://support.battle.verifyconfirm.net/login.html
We hope you enjoy your new faction!
Regards,
The World of Warcraft Team
Blizzard Entertainment

Dzjudz · Aug 01, 2010, 01:03 PM // 13:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by StormX

hmm okay, i thought it was odd cause the return address [email protected] looked legit but the message was strange. I havent accessed the ncsoft website recently so i dont know why i would get such an email.

You can 'fake' the return address of e-mails you send. They don't want you to respond to the e-mail but go to a phishing page hyperlinked in the e-mail.

sykoone · Aug 01, 2010, 01:11 PM // 13:11

There are only two types of legitimate email you will receive from ncsoft regarding guild wars. One is the rarely sent out newsletter, the other is responses from support if you have an active ticket. If you didn't ask support for help, they will not send you an email. Delete anything else that supposedly comes from ncsoft or anet, it is a scam.

MMSDome · Aug 01, 2010, 05:35 PM // 17:35

I'm so lucky I forgot the password to the e-mail that my account is linked to.

Bob Slydell · Aug 01, 2010, 07:56 PM // 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by StormX

hmm okay, i thought it was odd cause the return address [email protected] looked legit but the message was strange. I havent accessed the ncsoft website recently so i dont know why i would get such an email.

Hackers bounce (forget the technical term and way they do it) their emails off of NC's email servers to make them look more legit. Basically, unless YOU change YOUR password or YOU change email's, do NOT pay any attention to these emails at all. Laugh at them and then delete.

Cuilan · Aug 01, 2010, 08:02 PM // 20:02

Welcome to the Internet, believe it or not these kind of emails are common. If you don't think so, than you are new to email.

End · Aug 01, 2010, 08:31 PM // 20:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dzjudz

You can 'fake' the return address of e-mails you send. They don't want you to respond to the e-mail but go to a phishing page hyperlinked in the e-mail.

I had tons of fun sending some freinds of mine emails from [email protected] xD

but yeah...not hard to fake (edit: a) return address...

I personally would use a [email protected] as my email...but to many people know the actual support email address and would know its fake :\

Amy Awien · Aug 02, 2010, 06:32 PM // 18:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by StormX

... I'm really getting paranoid ...

That's not paranoid, it's common sense mixed with a healthy dose of scepsis.

Perkunas · Aug 02, 2010, 08:21 PM // 20:21

I have been getting phishing emails for awhile now, but today I got something completely new:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Blizzard Store -- Order #77299
Monday, August 2, 2010 2:09 PM
From:
"[email protected]" <[email protected]>

To

my email account)

Hello, thank you for shopping at the Blizzard Store!

StarCraft II®: Wings of Liberty™: 5962272013946779023606725

To use this key to activate the game, simply follow these instructions:

* Create a Battle.net account (or if you already have one, log in) at Alteredhttp://XXXus.blizzard.gameredemption.us/login.XXX(altered)
* Verify your e-mail address. (If you have previously verified your address, skip this step.) From the main Account Management page, click the 'verify this e-mail address' link. Then, check your e-mail account for a verification e-mail. Click the link in this e-mail to verify your e-mail address.
* Return to the Battle.net account management page, then click on 'Code Redemption'.
* Enter the above CDKey in the code field.
* Once you have successfully redeemed this code, you will be able to play the game.

NOTE: If you have previously chosen to gift your digital purchase, attaching this key to their Battle.net account will prevent you from being able to redeem this key with your Battle.net account.

===========================================
Purchase Receipt
===========================================
Customer Account: my email account
Order Date: 2010-8-3
Order #: 7660802

(1) StarCraft II®: Wings of Liberty™ - $59.99

Credit Card Number : ****-****-****-2192 (None of mine have this #)
Credit Card Type : Visa
Item Subtotal: $59.99
Tax: $0.00
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
Shipping Tax: $0.00
Grand Total: $59.99
===========================================

If you have any questions or concerns about your order, please contact us at:

Phone: Toll-free at (1-800-592-5499)
Website: http://altered

Live phone support is available seven days a week, 8:00AM - 8:00PM Pacific Time.

Thanks for shopping with us!
Blizzard Customer Service

Message Identity ID: scdd.ypg5.fi9hnyvfmiflde
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

First time I have received acknowledgment for an order not made by me.

StormDragonZ · Aug 02, 2010, 09:07 PM // 21:07

I never get these emails. Not once. Apparently, because I have less than 3 Ectoplasm, no Obsidian Armor, all of my miniatures dedicated, never farm and have less than ten characters on only one account, I'm not worthy of being told these things.

Perkunas · Aug 02, 2010, 09:32 PM // 21:32

It was shortly after this release,

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/2...t10439435.html

that I started getting the phishing emails. Since that week, I get 2 or more emails a day. All go to junk box, but I still take a peek now and then, to find the posted above.

Stéphane Lo Presti · Aug 03, 2010, 12:45 PM // 12:45

In passing, here are 2 great links to read with regards to security:
http://www.ncsoft.com/en/playsmart/security-post.html
http://help.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/ncsof...hp?p_faqid=993