Fake Email

#0 - Oct. 25, 2010, 7:20 p.m.
Blizzard Post
I just received this email a few moments ago. Based on the fact that the grammar in the message was absolutely atrocious I can only assume its absolutely fake. Also there is the fact that I was just able to log in with no problems.

Q u o t e:
Battle.net Account - Password Reset

The suspicious activity, we have been frozen with this e-mail address associated Battle.net account password. To restore your account, please click the link below and follow the instructions:

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If you do not suspicious activity, it is possible to access Battle.net account by someone else without authorization to do so. If you notice, the sign in question or related Battle.net game account, please contact the appropriate support department for help: http://us.blizzard.com/support/article/30791

Remember, this is your responsibility, I will give you the login information confidential. You may not share access to the account with anyone who is not expressly permitted in the Battle.net Terms of Use and the Terms of Use for the games you play. You are also responsible for every use of your login information, whether you have authorized it or not.

COMPUTER AND ACCOUNT SECURITY:

Account compromises can occur when a player shares login information with an unauthorized third party or plays on a computer that has a virus, Trojan, or keylogger. In a case where you believe your account has been accessed by an unauthorized party, we would like to suggest that you review the following pages for various security awareness tips (as well as how to recover in-game items or characters) before you log back into the account:

- Security Checklist: http://us.battle.net/security/checklist.html

- Types of Account Thefts: http://us.battle.net/security/types.html

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

- What to do if the Account has been compromised: http://us.blizzard.com/support/article/30796

- Account Security and Recovery FAQ: http://us.blizzard.com/support/article/30791

- Email Address Security: http://us.blizzard.com/support/article/30814

Billing and Account Services can be reached directly at 1-800-592-5499. Players in Australia and Singapore should call 1-800-041-378 and 800-2549927 respectively if unable to connect via the first number. Our representatives are available seven days a week, between 8:00AM and 8:00PM Pacific Time. Alternately, our support team can be reached via email at [email protected].

Thank you,

Blizzard Entertainment


This email was sent to me by [email protected]
#2 - Oct. 25, 2010, 7:25 p.m.
Blizzard Post
Heya Ellianne,

Thank you for the heads up! It’s best to send these types of emails right over to [email protected], remember to copy and paste the entire header into the message body, so we can identify the source. I did edit the web address on your post, please try not to add the links or addresses included in the emails when posting. Thank you!