Hoax e-mail???

#0 - Sept. 8, 2010, 2:58 p.m.

I am pretty sure this is a hoax but wanted to get it posted out here.

I have done nothing against the toc so i have not broken any rules. This just feels like a schem to get my account information.

from Blizzard Entertainment <Wowaccountadmin@blizzard.com>
reply-toWowaccountadmin@blizzard.com

dateWed, Sep 8, 2010 at 6:20 AM
subjectBlizzard Entertainment

hide details 6:20 AM (1 hour ago)

Greetings!
When we carry out a routine check when the account, we have evidence to show that your account has been involved in the disputed transactions.
So we have to inform you visit our website( malicious website removed ) fill out some information to facilitate our investigation.
If you can not tie in with our soon we will have to temporarily lock your account.
Sincerely,
Blizzard, Inc.
Copyright @ 2010 Blizzard, Inc. All rights reserved.

Harlsoco

#1 - Sept. 8, 2010, 3:25 p.m.

Thank you for the report, Mardon.

The example you posted is indeed a phishing attempt. I went ahead and removed the malicious link from your post. We definitely do not want other players to be curious.

If you continue to receive emails of this nature, please check the email headers. This is a good way to determine if the email you received really came from the sender. Instructions can be found below:

How to Identify Fake or Phishing Emails
http://us.blizzard.com/support/article/25133

Quite a few examples of phishing emails can also be found on the first page of the Customer Service Forum:

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

Check them out when you get the chance.