Different email scam - Blue Tracker

#0 - Aug. 24, 2010, 1:53 p.m.

Haven't seen this one before and I usually trash any emails purporting to be from Blizzard, but this one is different and could really put a scare in people.

The email purports to be from the Blizzard store, a confirmation of an order from the store with a supposed credit card number (which is not correct by the way--I checked). If you look closely, the card name is not Visa, but Vista. I did not order Starcraft and my first reaction was to get hold of Blizzard immediately and repudiate the order. I haven't trashed this yet because, as I said, I haven't seen this particular type of email before. So I'm putting this up here.

The text follows:

Hello, thank you for shopping at the Blizzard Store!
StarCraft IIÂ®: Wings of Libertyâ„¢: 6129523855006794206159153
To use this key to activate the game, simply follow these instructions:
1. Log in to your Battle.n Account - Or Create a Battle.net Account
2. Verify your e-mail address. (If you have previously verified your address, skip this step.) From the main Account Management page, click the 'verify this e-mail address' link. Then, check your e-mail account for a verification e-mail. Click the link in this e-mail to verify your e-mail address.
3. Return to the Battle.net account management page, then click on 'Code Redemption'.
4. Enter the above CDKey in the code field.
5. Once you have successfully redeemed this code, you will be able to play the game.
NOTE: If you have previously chosen to gift your digital purchase, attaching this key to their Battle.net account will prevent you from being able to redeem this key with your Battle.net account.
Order Date: 2010-8-10
Order #: 2573775
(1) StarCraft IIÂ®: Wings of Libertyâ„¢ - $59.99
Credit Card Number : ****-****-****-9527
Credit Card Type : Vista
Item Subtotal: $59.99
Tax: $0.00
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
Shipping Tax: $0.00
Grand Total: $59.99
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If you have any questions or concerns about your order, please contact us at:
Phone: Toll-free at (1-800-592-5499)
Website: http://us.blizzard.net/account
Live phone support is available seven days a week, 8:00AM - 8:00PM Pacific Time.
Thanks for shopping with us!
Blizzard Customer Service