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Amazon Notification

Date Reported: 1st November 2006

Risk Level: MEDIUM

Apparent Sender:

Amazon

Return Address:

< service1@amazon.com >

Email Format:

Text

URL of Web Content:

http://www.playtheassassin.com/css/flex/sign- in/index.html

Location:

UT, US

Detailed server information:

www.playtheassassin.com detailed server information

Comments:

Email asks you to confirm/update/verify your account data at Amazon by visiting the given link. You will be taken to a spoof website where your details will be captured for the phishers.

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

The REAL URL of the spoof website looks nothing like the actual Amazon URL.

Email:

"From time to time, randomly selected accounts are subjected to an advanced verification process based on our merchant accounts/bank relations and customer debit card"

Dear Amazon.com Member:

Due to recent account takeovers and unauthorized listings, Amazon is introducing a new account verification method. From time to time, randomly selected accounts are subjected to an advanced verification process based on our merchant accounts/bank relations and customer debit card.
Your account is not suspended, but if in 48 hours after you receive this message your account is not confirmed, we reserve the right to suspend you Amazon registration.
Amazon is committed to assist law enforcement with any inquires related to attempts to misappropriate personal information with the intent to commit fraud or theft.

To confirm your identity with us click here.
Please do not respond to this confirmation e-mail.

Sincerely,
Online Services Team.

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