Hey all,
I have been getting many emails like this and wanted to let everyone know that if you get a email that seems like it is from Blizz, just go to the site. DONT CLICK LINKS.
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From: noreply@blizzard.com
To: luc111222@hotmail.com
Subject: World Of Warcraft Account Security
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:49:19 +0800
Greetings!
When we carry out a routine check when the account, we have evidence to show that your account has been involved in the disputed transactions.
So we have to inform you visit our website [SITE EDITED OUT BY RINGO] fill out some information to facilitate our investigation.
If you can not tie in with our soon we will have to temporarily lock your account.
Sincerely,
Blizzard, Inc.
Copyright @ 2010 Blizzard, Inc. All rights reserved
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As you can obviously see, it seems 100% legitimate but the URL is [URL EDITED OUT BY RINGO]. Sometimes they are more clever and use hyperlinks to disguise thier URL's that end up loading you comp with malware. Just please go to worldofwarcraft.com and then sign into your account.
-Swoogie
EDIT: You can forward these fake emails to HACKS@blizzard.com
Email Scam
Re: Email Scam
I spaced out the URL in the quoted email b/c I didnt want it working as a link.
Re: Email Scam
You got ONE!!?? Hell's Bells! I have gotten two dozen with a wide variety of "From:" addresses. If Blizz has something to discuss, they have my telephone number. I ain't answering ANY of these nor clicking anything. (Don't ask how I know for certain how nasty these things can get.) <Groan!>
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~~~~~~~ George Orwell ~~~~
~~~~~~~ George Orwell ~~~~
Re: Email Scam
Heh. They go to such lengths to get the copyright to look good, they forget about grammar in their main paragraph.
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Re: Email Scam
Yeah, I get several a day, sometimes as many as a dozen. I pity Blizzard if they actually try to reach me by e-mail now.
(And this is a great reason to have an e-mail just for your gaming needs, incidentally.)
(And this is a great reason to have an e-mail just for your gaming needs, incidentally.)