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Amazon request: Please follow the Member
Verification Procedure

Amazon


 

 
Scam Report
Date Reported: 26th February 2006 Whats this? Risk Level: MEDIUM Whats this?
 
Details
 
Email Subject:
 Amazon request: Please follow the Member Verification Procedure
Apparent Sender:
 Amazon Whats this?
Return Address:
 Amazon Account Update < order-update@amazon.com > Whats this?
Email Format:  HTML Whats this?
 
URL of Web Content:
 http://dili3.us/tmp/ Whats this?
Location:
 US Whats this?
 
Scam number:
 aa-2213
 
Comments:
  • Email asks you to confirm/update/verify your account data at Amazon by visiting the given link. You will be taken to a spoof website where your details will be captured for the phishers.


  • Amazon never send their users emails requesting personal details in this way.


  • The REAL URL of the spoof website is disguised as "http://www.amzon.com/exec/obidos/sign-in.html".


  • The REAL URL of the spoof website looks nothing like the actual Amazon URL.
     
Content
 
 
 
"To confirm your identity with us click the link bellow: "

Dear xxx ,

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.
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To confirm your identity with us click the link bellow:

http://www.amzon.com/exec/obidos/ sign-in.html

(To complete the verification process you must fill in all the required fields)

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Please Note - After responding to the message, we ask that you allow at least 48 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.

We appreciate your support and understanding, as we work together to keep Amazon a safe place to trade.

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Thank you for your patience and attention in this important matter.

Respectfully,
Trust and Safety Department
Amazon Inc.
 
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