Fake "Cataclysm Beta Test Invitation" email..

#0 - June 9, 2010, 1:23 a.m.

I am not sure if I should forward this fake email invite to Blizzard or not.

Below is the email minus any URL's/Email addresses which can be provided to Blues if they wish for them:

Q u o t e:
world of warcraft: Cataclysm Beta Test Invitation!

Get those opt-ins ready for the World of Warcraft: Cataclysm closed beta! The sundering of Azeroth is nigh, and you don’t want to be left out in the cold of Northrend when you could be enjoying the sun-drenched beaches on the goblin isle of Kezan. To ensure you’re opted-in and eligible as a potential candidate, you’ll need a World of Warcraft license attached to your Battle.net account, have your current system specifications uploaded to the Battle.net Beta Profile Settings page, and have expressed interest through the franchise-specific check boxes.

Get the Installer - Log in to your Battle.net account : http://REMOVED....

Enjoy the game!

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Vrakthris

#2 - June 9, 2010, 1:43 a.m.

Q u o t e:
I am not sure if I should forward this fake email invite to Blizzard or not.

Absolutely, Utherdar, our hacks team would appreciate having the e-mail forwarded to them.

It looks like we have an example of that e-mail in our Fake/Phishing e-mail thread. Post 105.

Fake E-mails from "Blizzard Entertainment"
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=965511383&sid=1

Vrakthris

#4 - June 9, 2010, 2:17 a.m.

Q u o t e:

Hey vrak - you guys still want us forwarding all the fishing examples? I get about 4-5 a day on my other email account (the one NOT linked to my Bnet account)

If you receive one that is different from what we have listed in the sticky, Kassian, I would appreciate a copy. Just remove any questionable links and contact information. Otherwise, our Hacks Team is always glad to received the forwarded phishing attempt. Though much of what can be done is restricted by jurisdiction they do what they can. :)

Vrakthris

#8 - June 9, 2010, 4:11 a.m.

Q u o t e:
Oh, nvm then, must have missed it.

We have a lot of samples in that thread, it is easy to miss. :) I'll most likely be updating that thread in the near future and get rid of the old ones that are likely not being used anymore (i.e. BC beta invite offers).