Phishing scam email

I just received an email from the email address [email protected] that my verizon account had been locked. It gave me a link to go to but I did to click it. I logged into my Verizon account without a problem so beware!!!

Yes, I got the same email this evening. If you can log in to your account at verizonwireless.com, then any other site is a scam. Disregard, or forward it to [email protected] so they can shut them down.

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I'm fairly new to Apple - is this a phishing scam email?

Just had this addressed to my email address, suspect that it's a phishing scam and to be ignored.
Dear Customer, We need to ask you to complete a short and brief step to securing and validating your account information.
Click here to complete validation
Failure to complete our validation process will result in a suspension of your Apple ID. We take every step needed to automatically validate our users, unfortunately in your case we were unable to. The process only takes a couple of minutes and will make sure there is no interruption to your account.
Wondering why you got this email?
This email was sent automatically during routine security checks. We are not completely satisfied with your account information and require you to update your account to continue using our services uninterrupted. For more information, see our FAQ. Thanks,
Apple Customer Service
Should I just delete?

Note that if you hover your cursor over the "click here to complete validation" link and look at the URL it's really going to, it directs you to:
http://www.agaxonline.com/nueva/language/en-AU/online/transaksion/users/verfied/ canada.php
Apple would never use some third-party web site, or anything other than their own apple.com domain, for any of their services related to your Apple ID.
This is a quick way to see if a link in any email really is going where it claims it is, something you should always do, particularly when you've received an email you weren't expecting.
Regards.

I received a suspicious email warning me that my account will be discontinued with in 24 hrs. Is this real or a phishing scam?

I received a suspicious email warning me that my account will be discontinued with in 24 hrs. Is this real or a phishing scam?
Dear Customer,
Due to recent updates we are asking many of our customers to confirm their information this is nothing to worry about. We are making sure we have the correct information on file and that you are the rightful account holder. Failure to comply with this may result in your account being suspended.
Once completed you may resume to use your account as normal and we would like to thank you for taking time out of your day to confirm your information.
Verify Now >
Wondering why you got this email?
This email was sent automatically during routine security checks. We are not completely satisfied with your account information and require you to update your account to continue using our services uninterrupted.
For more information, see our frequently asked questions.
Thanks,
Apple Support
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It's a scam. Just delete it. You can also report it to Apple. http://www.apple.com/legal/more-resources/phishing/

Phishing Scams - Detection by Verizon Email Servers

Verizon posts under Support / Announcements a number of notices about phishing scams that appear to be emails from Verizon. Why can't the email servers detect these bogus emails and either block them at the server from making it to the user's accounts, or appending "POTENTIAL SCAM" to the email subject header.

chickdoc wrote:
Verizon posts under Support / Announcements a number of notices about phishing scams that appear to be emails from Verizon. Why can't the email servers detect these bogus emails and either block them at the server from making it to the user's accounts, or appending "POTENTIAL SCAM" to the email subject header.
I am sure that the actual original example shown are blocked, but the spammers keep find ways of disguising them so new version keep coming through. Usually includes some pointers to servers they keep changing.

Where do I forward an e-mail message that say it's from Apple, but appears to be a phishing scam?

I received an email with a reply address of [email protected]
Here is the body of the message:
"As we strive to secure your account, please be informed to upgrade to our latest security platform *****
Your privacy and protection is our concern.
Apple Support"
However, the embedded link does not go to a secure Apple site. Attempts to forward the e-mail to Apple get a reply stating that messages are not monitored. Anyone know where I should send the e-mail? TIA
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Here's the Apple paper on the topic. It seems the scammers are hard at work. Your post is the second in a short while reporting a phishing scam.
https://www.apple.com/legal/more-resources/phishing/

Phishing scam

Be aware that there is a Verizon wireless phishing scam . Victims get an E mail purported to be from Verizon. It is a bill.
If you get this very official looking E mail, forward it to [email protected]

KaLin I do not have a wireless phone. I can not go to that forum. One of my sub E mail accounts received a phishing scam E mail. Perhaps, you as a forum moderator, would see that this message is conveyed to the wireless forum. I need no help!! I do not pay any bills I have not accumulated. I only wished to inform others. Many of our forum members also have Wireless phones.

Iwork team requesting file... legit or phishing scam?

This is ta email i recieved after posting in the community re: an issue I was having opening a `09 keynote presentation in `11 powerpoint.
Is this legit or a phishing scam?
Hello there,
We have heard about your issue from the discussion thread below:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4289855?tstart=0
We would like to know if you would be able to provide the following:
- A copy of your file
Thank you,
The iWork Team
12293925

Thanks Niel.
Anyway to confirm that they are legit?
email they sent from is:
iWork Team <[email protected]>

Fake APPLE Account verification Phishing Scam Alert

Hi guys I haven't managed to find a link to inform APPLE directly of this scam, so here are the details..
I recieved this email to my registered Apple ID address....
The link below connects to http://www.mesinpertanian.com/apple.htm which is obviously a fake phishing page.
It goes without saying that this is a fake site that just wants your credit card and ID details.
Dear Customer,
It has come to our attention that your account Billing Information records are out of date. That requires you to update your Billing Information. Failure to update your records will result in account termination.
Click on the reference link below and enter your login information on the following page to confirm your Billing Information records...
Click on http://store.apple.com to confirm your Billing Information records.
Thanks,
Apple Customer Support
if anyone knows how to inform the chaps at APPLE so they can close it down. Please forward it.

Very interesting. The WHOIS for mesinpertanian.com is different from kingofcostumes.com, which is the domain that is being used in other scam emails that are being sent out using the very same stationery and message. The latter is in New York, while this one is in Indonesia. Here it is for anyone who is interested:
   Domain Name: MESINPERTANIAN.COM
   Registrar: ONLINENIC, INC.
   Whois Server: whois.onlinenic.com
   Referral URL: http://www.OnlineNIC.com
   Name Server: NS1.LINUXHOSTINGSINGAPORE.COM
   Name Server: NS1.TADULAKO.CO.ID
   Status: clientTransferProhibited
   Updated Date: 19-sep-2010
   Creation Date: 13-sep-2006
   Expiration Date: 13-sep-2012
Registrant:
     MesinPertanian.com [email protected] +62.811454678 +62.811454678
     >>HANNY<<
     Kuningan
     Jakarta,DKI Jakarta,ID 12940
Domain Name:mesinpertanian.com
Record last updated at 2010-09-19 23:13:49
Record created on 9/13/2006
Record expired on 09/13/2012
Domain servers in listed order:
     ns1.tadulako.co.id      ns1.linuxhostingsingapore.com
Administrator:
     http://www.tadulako.com/ [email protected] +62.811454678 +62.811454678
     Tadulako - USA/Indonesia Server - +62 - 811 45 HOST
     jl. anggrek x no. 16, kuningan
     jakarta,dki jakarta,ID 12940
Technical Contactor:
     http://www.tadulako.com/ [email protected] +62.811454678 +62.811454678
     Tadulako - USA/Indonesia Server - +62 - 811 45 HOST
     jl. anggrek x no. 16, kuningan
     jakarta,dki jakarta,ID 12940
Billing Contactor:
     http://www.tadulako.com/ [email protected] +62.811454678 +62.811454678
     Tadulako - USA/Indonesia Server - +62 - 811 45 HOST
     jl. anggrek x no. 16, kuningan
     jakarta,dki jakarta,ID 12940
Registration Service Provider:
    name: >>HANNY<<
    tel: +62.811454678
     fax: +62.811454678
     web:mail: a-b-u-s-e @ 3i3.net

Phishing scams

Short story: I have no idea where I should go to report phishing scams specifically involving Verizon.
An hour ago I got a call (I have AT&T wireless service, not Verizon) telling me about "free $36 if you just enter your account information at this website", the website being verizon36.com
Thankfully, I know how phishing scams work, have the Web of Trust addon, and the NoScript addon, so I was pretty safe, but the call was from (800) 922-0204 - a number associated with Verizon - so the number was spoofed.
So, why would I want to bring this to Verizon's attention? I would assume they would have motivation to deal with the maliciously used possession of the domain "verizon36.com". (It was just registered yesterday, by the way, by someone in Santo Domingo. The whois: http://whois.domaintools.com/verizon36.com) If someone were to take the domain veriz0n.com, verizzon.com, verizonvireless.com, and start running phishing scams using the impersonating domain, I would assume they would be interested to know as well.
Essentially, I scoured the site for some place to report phishing scams targeting Verizon customers, and came up empty.

chickdoc wrote:
Verizon posts under Support / Announcements a number of notices about phishing scams that appear to be emails from Verizon. Why can't the email servers detect these bogus emails and either block them at the server from making it to the user's accounts, or appending "POTENTIAL SCAM" to the email subject header.
I am sure that the actual original example shown are blocked, but the spammers keep find ways of disguising them so new version keep coming through. Usually includes some pointers to servers they keep changing.

Phishing scam from I-tunes store

I have received an e-mail that seems to be a phishing scam. It looks like a legitimate e-mail from Apple but it says that I purchased something from the I-tunes store and it asks for payment in Euros. It directs me to a site that tells me I can cancel the transaction by submitting my credit card info. I don't believe this is legitimate.

It's not from Apple, it's a phishing attempt to try and get your account and payment details - you could forward the email to Apple : [email protected]
Emails from Apple tend to be personalised (not 'dear customer' or similar), and are in proper English.
(You can view your account's purchase history via your computer's iTunes : See your purchase history in the iTunes Store
or on your phone you can view the last 90 days purchases via http://reportaproblem.apple.com)

How do you REPORT Phishing Scams sending personal messages in these Forums?

I've looked high and low, and I have no idea how to report a user. Nor how to report Personal Messages of the following nature:
I first realized it WASN'T actually a Staff member after I saw current forum status as a regular "member", then was further clued in by the "English" used in the message body.
Why isn't there "Report as SPAM" and "Report PHISHING SCAM" options in the mailbox? Once you have been here for a while they are likely easy to spot, but it's obvious they are targeting those who just barely set up their accounts and are receiving other mail in the inbox automatically from the server.
Not sure if this will just be deleted but here is the abuser's information:
Avatar is a "Wrench" and this person then uses a "24 / 7" Image
Their NAME in the Message is: Support Analyst 24x7
Their message was as follows:
Hi!
We apologize for the inconvenience caused. One of our support specialist
will contact you soon please provide us your Skype ID and Telephone for
further communication.
Note-To reply us go to your Email Account Inbox and reply us on the same email
Thanks & Regards
Adobe Help & Support

Well, I did notice a report function, on "some" of the forum boards, as an available side bar tool. But I still have no idea where, or how, to report Personal Message Spam and Phishing scams..
As that is something that really bothers me, I guess I will move-on to other Forums and check back here from time to time to see if this has been addressed.

Phishing Scam's

If you think that you have been sent a phishing email scam verify it here.
Phishing Scam's
then post the email here and it will be verified
Message Edited by Techman28 on 06-26-2009 08:55 AM

CarolBar wrote:
I believe verizon is doing something very dangerous. The last time I logged onto our verizon account it asked me to confirm my email address. I indicated that it had not changed. It said that i would receive an email asking me to validate my email address. This was fine but the email I received is attached below (I Xed out the three-digit code). I am sure it is legitimate but no business should ask customers to enter their user id and password on a page reached through an email link such as this!!! This is what phishing emails do. To ask customers to do something that a consumer should NEVER do is just plain stupid!
I suggest you change this procedure immediately.
I have forwarded the email to the FTC who want to be informed of such dangerous practices.
(I tried to reach website tech support security by phone about this. I got a big runaround. I spoke to at least 5 people and finally ended up back at the initial 1 800 VERIZON voice system, at which point I gave up)
Dear verizon.com customer,
Thank you for taking the time to update security components of your Verizon online account. Because security is a top priority at Verizon, we'll need you to validate your email address at this time. To do this for your Online Account with User ID STPAULS129, you will need the following three-digit code:
XXX
Please visit this link to input the above three-digit code and your User ID and Password.
This is normal practice for every single website i have ever registered an account with. Even websites that have nothing to do with payment. Such as forums, game sites, and social networking sites. The thing that makes it legit is the fact that they are telling you " you will recieve an email in a couple of seconds. " If you recieved an email out of the blue, THEN You should have worry for caution, but if you recieve one seconds after reading " You will recieve an email in seconds " on the webpage, then you know that its a legitimate email.
... and by the way, i like turtles

Phishing Scam Alert - 22/06/2014

Phishing scam alert: We have become aware of an email billing scam being sent to some customers. Customers are being sent a bill saying their previous bill is overdue and they should pay the account immediately.

I have been receiving emails from people I don't know who have private names. One is Alphonso Waller, another is Winston Duke. They claim that the attachment contains details of my account. I have not opened the attachment because of the suspicious nature of the email. Has anybody else received these? Is it correct to delete the email straight away as I have been doing or should I delete from my Mac altogether?

WARNING- PHONE PHISHING SCAM- PEOPLE POSING AS BT

Moderator / anyone else
paid my bill 2 days ago
get a phone call "This is BT it appears you haven't paid your bill" (the BT message) ... press 1 etc
said "we require your account code" - didn't have it hung up
dialed 100 got through to billing "your bill is paid"
It's not BT it's someone trying it on simply enough by emulating the BT system - they would have taken my card number (for payment) and then cleaned my account out
Lucky I didn't have it to hand - I would have continued ...
Can a moderator please get in touch with me - this happened on my line 20 minutes ago. It will be a mass attempt.
Very simple - a phishing scam (when I say phishing it's where you get a fake web page to extract your credit card details).
But much simpler (by phone)
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Hi Fogerty101
Thanks for posting this, it certainly doesn't sound like a call from BT.
If you can send us an email using the contact us form in my profile with any information you have regarding this call, the number it came from for example, we would be grateful.
We can feed this back. It is very important to note that if BT where to telephone you in your home especially with an automated system you would not be asked to enter your account number.
Thanks again
Stuart
BTCare Community Mod
If we have asked you to email us with your details, please make sure you are logged in to the forum, otherwise you will not be able to see our ‘Contact Us’ link within our profiles.
We are sorry that we are unable to deal with service/account queries via the private message(PM) function so please don't PM your account info, we need to deal with this via our email account :-)

Adobe Phishing scam

Hi, I was hoping to email Adobe directly about this but took a while to figure out a way, and this looks like my best shot.
I just wanted to let you know of the following e-mail I received last night:
[edited by forum host - contents of email removed for security reasons]
I'm pretty sure it's safe to say this is a phishing scam, so I just wanted someone over there to be aware of this site's existence and that this e-mail is probably spreading around.

Read this:
http://forums.adobe.com/message/3994957

Phishing scam email

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