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America Online Billing Notification

AOL


 

 
Scam Report
Date Reported: 1st May 2005 Whats this? Risk Level: MEDIUM Whats this?
 
Details
 
Email Subject:
 America Online Billing Notification
Apparent Sender:
 AOL Whats this?
Return Address:
 < BillingDeptMgr@online.net > Whats this?
Email Format:  HTML Whats this?
 
URL of Web Content:
 http://www.members.aol.com:/dpol1313/1.html Whats this?
Location:
 US Whats this?
 
Scam number:
 aa-408
 
Comments:
  • Email asks you to confirm/update/verify your account data at AOL by visiting the given link. You will be taken to a spoof website where your details will be captured for the phishers.


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


  • The REAL URL of the spoof website has been chosen to look very similar to the actual AOL URL. Do not be fooled!
     
Content
 
 
 
"We were unable to process your most recent payment."

Dear AOL Member,

We were unable to process your most recent payment. Did you recently change your bank, phone number or credit card?

To ensure that your service is not interrupted, you MUST update your billing information today by Clicking Here.
Or calling AOL Member Services toll-free at 1-877-773-4462 during business hours.

If you have recently updated your billing information, please disregard this message as we are processing the changes you have made.

Sincerely,

Allen Tackett
AOL Member Services Team

P.S. AOL has several pricing options, starting at only $4.95 per month.
Please call AOL Member Services to ensure that you are on the optimal pricing plan and to update your payment information today!
 
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