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Do You Still Need Your AOL Network Screen
Name ?

AOL


 

 
Scam Report
Date Reported: 26th December 2007 Whats this? Risk Level: MEDIUM Whats this?
 
Details
 
Email Subject:
 Do You Still Need Your AOL Network Screen Name ?
Apparent Sender:
 AOL Whats this?
Return Address:
 AOL Network Screen Name Team < AOLScreen--Name-Team@aol.com > Whats this?
Email Format:  HTML Whats this?
 
URL of Web Content:
 http://www.thebestforalll.com/firststep/anti- fraud/department/cooperating-bills/2008systems/index.html Whats this?
Location:
 Delaware, US Whats this?
 
Scam number:
 aa-6221
 
Comments:
  • Email asks you to confirm/update/verify your account data at AOL by visiting the given link. You will be taken to a spoof website where your details will be captured for the phishers.


  • AOL never send their users emails requesting personal details in this way.


  • The REAL URL of the spoof website looks nothing like the actual AOL URL.
     
Content
 
 
 
"Dear custmer , Due to the large fraud activity monitored in 2007 and many custmers registerd screen names with fake information and so fraud billing information,AOL is taking an action against those activity through new billing system co-operating with members bank issuers. "

Dear custmer , Due to the large fraud activity monitored in 2007 and many custmers registerd screen names with fake information and so fraud billing information,AOL is taking an action against those activity through new billing system co-operating with members bank issuers. this message has been sent to all AOL members to go through this checking if you still want your screen name

Yes, I still need my screen name please keep me registerd

No, iam not pleased with AOL service and i am not in need for my screen name any more .

Once the process is complete, you will then be able to keep your current AOL Network Screen Name to access AOL Web products, including AIM and the new AIM Mail.

As a security precaution you will not be able to obtain or change your password or update your e-mail address until you confirm your proccess. Upon confirmation you will receive a welcome message with helpful information.

(Notice : Ignoring This E-mail Will Auto-Suspend Your Screen Name By Midnight
Thank you,

AOL Network Screen Name Team

This e-mail has been sent from an e-mail address that is not monitored. Please do not reply to this message. We are unable to respond to any replies.
 
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