Phishing E-mail from ICANN Resolve

wikes82 · 06-23-2008, 10:41 PM

I received this e-mail, definitely phishing attempt...

Appear to be sent through a softlayer box, IP address: 208.43.70.241

Quote:

Dear Domain Account Holder,

You are being sent this notice from ICANN due to the fact that you
currently own an active domain name. ICANN is currently upgrading all
domains from their registry database.

The upgrade will introduce new control options for your domain and easier
access. The new upgrade is required by the registry. All domain users are
expected to submit their domain information manually at
http://www.icannresolve.com/email/li...75&N=5&L=1&F=T with the
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/warnings-and-alerts/485264-phishing-e-mail-from-icann-resolve.html
required information for ICANN to apply the required updates.

The upgrades will be applied to accounts on a first come, first serve
basis. You have until July 25, 2008 to submit the required information to
avoid service and domain interruption.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

ICANNResolve
ICANN.org Resolutions Department

Domain name : ICANNRESOLVE.COM registered with NameCheap
The guy also appear to own omegagalaxy.com (also registered with NC)
I forwarded the e-mail with full headers to abuse@namecheap.com

vatsan · 06-24-2008, 01:00 AM

I got the exact same email with a different URL

http://www.icannresolve.com/email/li...41&N=5&L=1&F=T

weblord · 06-24-2008, 01:04 AM

http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-...or-a-scam.html

06-24-2008, 01:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
weblord NamePros Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philippines - www.Nabaza.com Posts: 19,785	http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-...or-a-scam.html __________________ Nabaza.com - Amaia

06-24-2008, 01:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
vatsan Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: India Posts: 1,003	I got the exact same email with a different URL http://www.icannresolve.com/email/li...41&N=5&L=1&F=T

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