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ATTENTION: CompuServe account reactivation

CompuServe


 

 
Scam Report
Date Reported: 15th September 2005 Whats this? Risk Level: MEDIUM-HIGH Whats this?
 
Details
 
Email Subject:
 ATTENTION: CompuServe account reactivation
Apparent Sender:
 CompuServe Whats this?
Return Address:
 Meggiemeister15 < Andrewstudents@department-cs.com > Whats this?
Email Format:  HTML Whats this?
 
URL of Web Content:
 http://activation-cs.net/ Whats this?
Location:
 MI, US Whats this?
 
Scam number:
 aa-1232
 
Comments:
  • Email asks you to confirm/update/verify your account data at CompuServe by visiting the given link. You will be taken to a spoof website where your details will be captured for the phishers.


  • CompuServe 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 CompuServe URL. Do not be fooled!
     
Content
 
 
 
"Because of numerous fraud attempts in our system, we are updating our billing information records. "

Dear CompuServe member,

Because of numerous fraud attempts in our system, we are updating our billing information records.
It is very important to update your billing information as soon as possible. Failure to do so will result is a permanent hold on your account due to risk of fraudulent activity.

Please, update your billing records here.

Fill in the forms correctly, mistakes may put your account on hold until further investigation is provided.

Sincerely,
CompuServe team
 
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