I agree, my bank never solicits me online only by snailmail. They know
better. I never click on any links from any SPAM either and the only
reason I leave it unfiltered is that sometimes it excludes the wrong
email and I miss stuff being sent to me from legitimate sources like
NewEgg. @:)>
Anthony Q. Martin wrote:
IMO, the fact that they are writing you tell you of "unauthorized
activity" and then asking you to follow any link to update your info is
the dead giveaway - regardless of spelling and grammar or what's really
coded behind a link. If Amazon (or anyone) wants to suspend my account
- I'd let them go right ahead. They need me way more than I need them.
Neil Davidson wrote:
:: The fact it is addressed to "Dear [EMAIL PROTECTED]" instead
:: of your actual name is also a bit of a giveaway
::
::: -----Original Message-----
::: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
::: [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian
::: Weeden Sent: 03 December 2005 17:13
::: To: hwg
::: Subject: [H] Possible Phishing Attack? Fwd: Amazon Payments
::: Billing Issue
:::
::: I got the following from Amazon which seems kind of suspicious.
::: Clicking the link looks to me like it does take you to the
::: real Amazon but you can't be 100% sure these days. I typed
::: in Amazon myself and verified my account settings and
::: everything looked ok.
:::
::: The formatting is a bit screwed up because I converted it
::: from Rich Text to plain text for this list.
:::
::: ---------- Forwarded message ----------
::: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
::: Date: 3 Dec 2005 14:28:30 -0000
::: Subject: Amazon Payments Billing Issue - [EMAIL PROTECTED]
::: To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
:::
:::
:::
::: Dear [EMAIL PROTECTED] ,
:::
::: Greetings from Amazon
::: Payments.
:::
::: Your bank has contacted
::: us regarding some attempts of charges
::: from your credit card via the Amazon system.
::: We have reasons to believe that you changed your registration
::: information or that someone else has unauthorized access to
::: your Amazon account
::: Due to recent activity, including possible
::: unauthorized listings placed on your account,
::: we will require a second confirmation of your
::: identity with us in order to allow us to investigate
::: this matter further. Your account is not suspended, but if
::: in 48 hours after you receive this message your account
::: is not confirmed we reserve the right to
::: suspend
::: your Amazon registration. If you received this
::: notice and you are not the authorized account
::: holder, please be aware that it is in violation
::: of Amazon policy to represent oneself as another
::: Amazon user. Such action may also be in violation of local,
::: national, and/or international law. Amazon is committed to
::: assist law enforcement with any inquires related
::: to attempts to misappropriate personal
::: information with the intent to commit fraud or
::: theft. Information will be provided at the
::: request of law enforcement agencies to ensure that
::: perpetrators are prosecuted to the full extent
::: of the law.
:::
:::
:::
:::
:::
::: To confirm your identity with us click here:
:::
::: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/flex-sign-in/ref=pd_irl_gw_
::: r/103-3177084-7567864?opt=oa&page=recs/sign-in-secure.html
:::
::: After responding to the
::: message, we ask that you allow at least 72 hours for the case
::: to be investigated. Emailing us before that time will
::: result in delays. We apologize in advance for
::: any inconvenience this may cause you and we
::: would like to thank you for your cooperation
::: as we review this matter.
:::
:::
:::
:::
:::
:::
::: Thank you for your interest in selling at Amazon.com.
:::
::: Amazon.com Customer Service
::: http://www.amazon.com
:::
::: This message and any files or documents attached may contain
::: classified information. It is intended only for the
::: individual or entity named and others authorized to receive
::: it. If you are not the intended recipient or authorized to
::: receive it, you are hereby notified that any disclosure,
::: copying, distribution or taking any action in reliance on
::: the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and
::: may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in
::: error, please notify us immediately then delete it from your
::: system. Please also note that transmission cannot be
::: guaranteed to be secure or error-free.
:::
:::
:::
:::
:::
::: --
::: Brian
