FBI, FTC issue warning after rash of ID thefts

bobbi · 07-22-2003, 09:33 PM

Be sure to check your e-mails very closely if you open any of them asking for personal information, so that you don't become a victim of Identity Theft. This is why I am somewhat afraid to use my cards online.

July 21 — It may look like an e-mail from eBay, or PayPal, or Earthlink. It may sound like a simple request: fill in a form because the firm wants to update your personal information. But such e-mails are often cleverly disguised scams from computer criminals trying to steal your credit card number and other financial data. More and more, people are falling for the trick, authorities say. It’s a disturbing kind of identity theft — with victims just handing over their private information to the criminals.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/warnings-and-alerts/15037-fbi-ftc-issue-warning-after-rash.html

http://msnbc.com/news/941872.asp?0dm=N219T

deadserious · 07-27-2003, 02:59 AM

I got an email like that a few weeks ago. It looks like they may have finally got shut down.

FROM: ".Biz Renewal" <biz_bounce@yahoo.com>
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=15037

Dear Registrant,

Your domain MYDOMAIN.BIZ is due for renewal shortly. If you wish to renew your domain name please see our web site:

http://www.domain-renewal.biz

IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO RENEW YOUR DOMAIN BEFORE ITS EXPIRY DATE
WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF SERVICE.

Registration Fees:

2 Years - $30/year
3-5 Years - $22/year
6-10 Years - $19/Year

All costs are US Dollars. Should you have any questions on renewing your domain please fill out our online contact form.

.BIZ Renewal
http://www.domain-renewal.biz

----------------------------------
If you no longer wish to receive domain renewal notifications
via email see http://www.domain-renewal.biz/notifications.htm
This email was sent to dns@MYDOMAIN

07-22-2003, 09:33 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
bobbi NamePros Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 650	FBI, FTC issue warning after rash of ID thefts Be sure to check your e-mails very closely if you open any of them asking for personal information, so that you don't become a victim of Identity Theft. This is why I am somewhat afraid to use my cards online. July 21 — It may look like an e-mail from eBay, or PayPal, or Earthlink. It may sound like a simple request: fill in a form because the firm wants to update your personal information. But such e-mails are often cleverly disguised scams from computer criminals trying to steal your credit card number and other financial data. More and more, people are falling for the trick, authorities say. It’s a disturbing kind of identity theft — with victims just handing over their private information to the criminals. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/warnings-and-alerts/15037-fbi-ftc-issue-warning-after-rash.html http://msnbc.com/news/941872.asp?0dm=N219T

07-27-2003, 02:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
deadserious Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,255	I got an email like that a few weeks ago. It looks like they may have finally got shut down. FROM: ".Biz Renewal" <biz_bounce@yahoo.com> ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=15037 Dear Registrant, Your domain MYDOMAIN.BIZ is due for renewal shortly. If you wish to renew your domain name please see our web site: http://www.domain-renewal.biz IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO RENEW YOUR DOMAIN BEFORE ITS EXPIRY DATE WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF SERVICE. Registration Fees: 2 Years - $30/year 3-5 Years - $22/year 6-10 Years - $19/Year All costs are US Dollars. Should you have any questions on renewing your domain please fill out our online contact form. .BIZ Renewal http://www.domain-renewal.biz ---------------------------------- If you no longer wish to receive domain renewal notifications via email see http://www.domain-renewal.biz/notifications.htm This email was sent to dns@MYDOMAIN

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