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nitetime · Nov 14, 2009, 08:35 PM // 20:35

bottom line is I got an email claiming to be from Blizzard with a bad link asking for info, doesnt really belong here sry.

Arduin · Nov 14, 2009, 08:39 PM // 20:39

Increasing awareness is a good thing.

Abedeus · Nov 14, 2009, 09:12 PM // 21:12

Yeah, I also noticed the misspelling... I mean, it's probably a dangerous site anyway, but yeah, a lot of people would just click it.

Aciid Bu5t0r · Nov 14, 2009, 09:26 PM // 21:26

If people would stop registering their e-mail address at the most obscure websites promising impossible things, maybe their e-mail wouldn't get spammed with phishing mails...
I've not received any of these mails in my entire life!

Jaskaran · Nov 14, 2009, 09:37 PM // 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aciid Bu5t0r

I've not received any of these mails in my entire life!

Same i never got any before in my life and if maybe i had, i just delete them right away.

Ec]-[oMaN · Nov 14, 2009, 10:08 PM // 22:08

I got one like 2 weeks ago, it's the famous show an address link looking like it's spelled correctly, but when you click the link it redirects to a different site.

"=w

Was shown as w"".worldofwarcraft.com

but sent you to w"".worldofwracraft.com

too bad I don't even have a WoW account, also I forget the mail addy but if I remember correctly he/she was able to have @blizzard.com or something. Just because this thread popped up I decided to see if the site is still going, it's gone already.

majikmajikmajik · Nov 14, 2009, 10:23 PM // 22:23

new to you, its all the same scam.

shoyon456 · Nov 15, 2009, 12:03 AM // 00:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ec]-[oMaN

I got one like 2 weeks ago, it's the famous show an address link looking like it's spelled correctly, but when you click the link it redirects to a different site.

"=w

Was shown as w"".worldofwarcraft.com

but sent you to w"".worldofwracraft.com

too bad I don't even have a WoW account, also I forget the mail addy but if I remember correctly he/she was able to have @blizzard.com or something. Just because this thread popped up I decided to see if the site is still going, it's gone already.

Since last week, I've been getting these on my email that IS NOT used for GW. The email I've been getting these for is my main college one and has never been registered for anything "questionable."

I don't have a WoW account either and even went so far as to forward the email to Blizzard support. Yet, I keep getting MORE of these. Its more of a nuisance than anything, since it's on a safe email accnt. Just odd that an email not associated with any gaming has gotten tagged.

Faure · Nov 15, 2009, 11:50 AM // 11:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ec]-[oMaN

I got one like 2 weeks ago, it's the famous show an address link looking like it's spelled correctly, but when you click the link it redirects to a different site.

"=w

Was shown as w"".worldofwarcraft.com

but sent you to w"".worldofwracraft.com

too bad I don't even have a WoW account, also I forget the mail addy but if I remember correctly he/she was able to have @blizzard.com or something. Just because this thread popped up I decided to see if the site is still going, it's gone already.

They got lucky there then, most big sites have the common spelling mistakes registered as well redirecting them to their own site.

jonnieboi05 · Nov 15, 2009, 12:08 PM // 12:08

lol. I got one of these as well (and I don't even own a WoW account xD). I still have the email actually (I kept it for the lols and for the memories for my first phish email)... let me copy and paste it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Failed WoW Phish Attemp

Greetings!
It has come to our attention that you are trying to sell/trade your personal World of Warcraft account(s).
As you may or may not be aware of, this conflicts with the EULA and Terms of Agreement.
If this proves to be true, your account can and will be disabled. It will be ongoing for further investigation by Blizzard Entertainment's employees.
If you wish to not get your account suspended you should immediately verify your account ownership.

If the information is deemed accurate, the investigation will be dropped.
This action is taken because we at Blizzard Entertainment take these sales
quite seriously. We need to confirm you are the original owner of the account.
This is easiest done by confirming your personal information along with concealed information about your account.
You can confirm that you are the original owner of the account by replying to this email with:

Use the following template below to verify your account and information via email.
* First and Surname
* Date of birth
* Address
* Zip code
* Phone number
* Country
* Account e-mail
* Account name
* Account password
* Secret Question and Answer or Cd-Key
If you ignore this mail your account can and will be closed permanently. Once we verify your account, we will reply to your e-mail informing you that we have dropped the investigation.
We ask you to NOT change password until the investigation is fully completed.
Blizzard Entertainment Inc
Account Administration Team
P.O. Box 18979, Irvine, CA 92623
Regards,
Account Administration Team
Blizzard Entertainment

~LeNa~

PuppyEater · Nov 15, 2009, 01:28 PM // 13:28

It never ceases to amaze me how often these things work no matter how often virtually every legitimate site will say they don't send out emails asking for this kind of stuff as they can access the info themselves anytime...

jonnieboi05 · Nov 15, 2009, 01:44 PM // 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by PuppyEater

It never ceases to amaze me how often these things work no matter how often virtually every legitimate site will say they don't send out emails asking for this kind of stuff as they can access the info themselves anytime...

Ain't that the truth?

~LeNa~

makosi · Nov 15, 2009, 04:03 PM // 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonnieBoi05

lol. I got one of these as well (and I don't even own a WoW account xD). I still have the email actually (I kept it for the lols and for the memories for my first phish email)... let me copy and paste it.

They forgot to ask you for your bank number, security code, mother's maiden name and your waist size.

I got the other WoW one (from World of Wracarft) and I could tell immediately that it was fake by the grammar and sloppy layout. I clicked the link anyway, which Firefox indicated was a forgery, and the page was just blank with an E-Mail and password box - no branding or authentication.

Surely these people can try harder?

jonnieboi05 · Nov 16, 2009, 02:25 AM // 02:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by makosi

They forgot to ask you for your bank number, security code, mother's maiden name and your waist size.

Surely these people can try harder?

Lol, I was surprised also. ;P And yes, agreed. Surely they can try harder.

off-topic: the chick in your avatar is secksy. I'd hit that anyday.

~LeNa~

Ec]-[oMaN · Nov 17, 2009, 04:22 PM // 16:22

Update: here I have received another e-mail most likely from the same con job. Only this time they've made a new website. This one is far easier to tell it's phising because they didn't hyper link it. The link is miss spelled and you can see right away.

Warning if you do decide to check this site plz don't enter any info, the site it self is actually pretty well done in my OP.

From [email protected]

Greetings!This is an automated notification regarding the recent change(s) made to your World of Warcraft account. Your password has recently been modified through the Password Recovery website. *** If you made this password change, please disregard this notification. However, if you did NOT make changes to your passwordwe recommend you Login verify your password:http://www.worldofvvarcraft.comIf you are unable to successfully verify your password .using the automated system, please contact Billing & Account Services at 1-800-59-BLIZZARD (1-800-592-5499) Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm Pacific Time or at [email protected]. Account security is solely the responsibility of the account holder. Please be advised that in the event of a compromised account, Blizzard representatives typically must lock the account. In these cases the Account Administration team will require faxed receipt of ID materials before releasing the account for play. Regards, The World of Warcraft Support Team Blizzard Entertainment

JupiterStarWarrior · Nov 17, 2009, 06:28 PM // 18:28

Oh, my God. Wow. On the bottom of that page, it gives itself away by having a warning:

Quote:

For security reasons, close your web browser when you are done accessing services that require authentication! Secure Blizzard Entertainment web pages that request your account name and password will contain URLs such as worldofwarcraft.com, blizzard.com, and battle.net.

LOLs.

Abedeus · Nov 17, 2009, 06:58 PM // 18:58

worldofVVarcraft? Oh, come ON.

II Lucky Charm II · Nov 19, 2009, 04:46 AM // 04:46

I have sent my info to these sites and nothing happened. Just remember to change your password every 20 min. or reformat your hard-drive every 2 weeks.