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Tesidora
#0 - Sept. 2, 2010, 3:33 a.m.
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I just got this email and I don't understand why I am introuble. I use my debit card and pay it monthly. So why the following message? It's my card so how does this violate a 3rd party?
****Notice of Account Investigation****

Account Action: Investigation
Reason for Action: Payment Method Exception

After a recent investigation, we have found that the payment method of your account violated the interest of third parties

This activity violate the World of Warcraft Terms of Use. We ask that you take a moment to review your account payment history at Account Management Removed for extra safety, or you can click here to review it.

This World of Warcraft account could be closed by the Account Administration staff if the situation becomes more serious.

This action has been taken in accordance with the Terms of Use and our Game Policies (http://us.blizzard.com/support/article/20309).

Only the Account Administration department can address disputes or questions you may have about this account action. To learn more about how we are able to assist you, please visit us at http://us.blizzard.com/support/article/21505.

Regards,

Account Administration
Blizzard Entertainment

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Trainee
#7 - Sept. 2, 2010, 4:42 a.m.
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I can confirm that the e-mail you received, Tesidora, is fake. You will want to look over your account security if you entered any of your information in on the page that was linked to you in that e-mail.

Account Hacked? Security Issue? Look Here!
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=24702231244&sid=1

Battle.net Account Security Awareness
http://us.battle.net/security/

Account and Computer Security
http://us.blizzard.com/support/article/30794

Battle.net Authenticator
http://us.blizzard.com/support/article/24986

In addition, here's some more direct links concerning fake or suspicious e-mails:

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

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