[plug] iiNet phishing attempt

[Adrian Chadd]

Yeah, westnet.net.au.ms emails have been seen in the wild too.. :)



adrian

On Mon, Feb 11, 2008, Lance Duivenbode wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> This is not strictly Linux based but I felt it important to spread the news 
> anyway.
> 
> I've just received an email that is supposedly from iiNet customer support 
> (sending email was info at iinet.net.ms) asking for me to 'validate' my account. 
> To the tech savvy, this is obviously a phishing attack but it may be wise for 
> us to remind those we know who are not tech savvy that this is bogus.
> 
> I've included the full text below - and sorry for bending the OT rules :)
> 
> Cheers,
> Lance
> 
> ----
> 
> Dear Customer,
>  ?
>  Due to a few problems experienced in our service network,you are expected to 
> undergo an account holders re-validation process in order to sort out some 
> problems that may be encountered in our email service to you. 
>  ?
>  This process is not going to take long and will be characterized by certain 
> lapses in our email services to you.
>  ?
>  The iiNet? Network?? will require you to complete the account details below 
> and select a test question and answer (to serve as security code that will be 
> needed in logging in to your account service during the duration of this 
> process). These details below should be stated in your reply to this email;
>  ?
>  
>  Full Name:
>  Address:? 
>  Email Account login: 
>  Account Password: 
>  *Test Question: 
>  *Answer: 
>  ?
>  You will be sent a new confirmation alphanumerical password to that will only 
> be valid during this period and can be changed after the process. 
>  ?
>  Thanks for your understanding.
>  ?
>  ?
>  ?
>  ?
>  Customer Service 
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