Google Hosting - Is this a scam?

stub · 01-13-2009, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by Google Team

Hello,
Dear Gmail customer
After our free email services we offer you to sing up for our free hosting services.
This service currently is in beta test.
And we choose you to test this services and report us any bug you may find.We give you unlimited webspace on your own domain name you must only change your dns services to ns1.google.com and ns2.google.com and enter your domain name in our special control panel.
Our servers are linux based and we support PHP, SSL (Secure Shell),FTP,Stats,CGI,Perl,Unlimited email address and finaly 500 MySQL Database.

Notice :
Dont sell this invitation code in auction website that may cause we disable your account in the future.

Your invitation code :
http://google-promotions.com/Acvw2p9...VSP1Njjbp4zWS/

Need help ? Hosting-Support@google.com
Google Webhosting Team

After I tried to log in, I never got any hosting options. I tried emailing them but email Hosting-Support@google.com didn't resolve. If it's a scam, then what are the consequences of logging in with this code?
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/warnings-and-alerts/550447-google-hosting-its-scam-google-promotions.html

rgds
stu

***mis_chiff*** · 01-13-2009, 12:33 AM

The way it's written - with both grammar and spelling
mistakes, one has to wonder if it's legit...

As for the code, when you clicked the link
did it log you into your google account automatically?
or did you have to enter your password?

Either way, I'd change it

claire333 · 01-13-2009, 12:44 AM

I think it's a scam, because if you click on that link in FireFox, it gives you a web forgery warning meaning the site is most likely not legit.

newsiness · 01-13-2009, 12:49 AM

It has a lot of grammatical/typo errors. I think it is not from Google.

devabby · 01-13-2009, 03:10 AM

fake and scam.

my firefox appear this message when i try to enter
Reported Web Forgery!

"This web site at google-promotions.com has been reported as a web forgery and has been blocked based on your security preferences.

Web forgeries are designed to trick you into revealing personal or financial information by imitating sources you may trust.

Entering any information on this web page may result in identity theft or other fraud."

***mwzd*** · 01-13-2009, 03:15 AM

Stu, change your google password.

Also make sure there are no 'filters' or 'pop forwards' setup in your account.

Smells like a scam.

**Dave Zan** · 01-13-2009, 03:19 AM

Domain's registered today:

Quote:

Domain Name:google-promotions.com
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=550447
Record created:2009/1/12
Record expired:2010/1/12

Domain servers in listed order:
ns1.dns-diy.net ns2.dns-diy.net

Administrat:
name-- DNS MANAGER
org-- ABSOLUTEE CORP. LTD.
country-- CN
province-- Hongkong
city-- Hongkong
address-- FLAT/RM B 8/F CHONG MING BUILDING 72 CHEUNG SHA WAN RD KL
postalcode-- 999077
telephone-- +00.85223192933
fax-- +00.85223195168
E-mail-- go3584545794501absolutee.com
Technical Contact:
name-- DNS MANAGER
org-- ABSOLUTEE CORP. LTD.
country-- CN
province-- Hongkong
city-- Hongkong
address-- FLAT/RM B 8/F CHONG MING BUILDING 72 CHEUNG SHA WAN RD KL
postalcode-- 999077
telephone-- +00.85223192933
fax-- +00.85223195168
E-mail-- go3584545667402absolutee.com
Billing Contact:
name-- DNS MANAGER
org-- ABSOLUTEE CORP. LTD.
country-- CN
province-- Hongkong
city-- Hongkong
address-- FLAT/RM B 8/F CHONG MING BUILDING 72 CHEUNG SHA WAN RD KL
postalcode-- 999077
telephone-- +00.85223192933
fax-- +00.85223195168
E-mail-- go3584545986803absolutee.com
Registrant Contact:
name-- DNS MANAGER
org-- ABSOLUTEE CORP. LTD.
country-- CN
province-- Hongkong
city-- Hongkong
address-- FLAT/RM B 8/F CHONG MING BUILDING 72 CHEUNG SHA WAN RD KL
postalcode-- 999077
telephone-- +00.85223192933
fax-- +00.85223195168
E-mail-- go3584545986804absolutee.com

Domain Name: GOOGLE-PROMOTIONS.COM
Registrar: ONLINENIC, INC.
Whois Server: whois.onlinenic.com
Referral URL: http://www.OnlineNIC.com
Name Server: NS1.DNS-DIY.NET
Name Server: NS2.DNS-DIY.NET
Status: ok
Updated Date: 12-jan-2009
Creation Date: 12-jan-2009
Expiration Date: 12-jan-2010

dmi · 01-13-2009, 03:21 AM

Just change your password, as suggested above.

The email is full of grammar mistakes... You should've realized that it's a scam.

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01-13-2009, 12:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
*mis_chiff* goof free! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 9,364 Follow @mis_chiff	The way it's written - with both grammar and spelling mistakes, one has to wonder if it's legit... As for the code, when you clicked the link did it log you into your google account automatically? or did you have to enter your password? Either way, I'd change it

01-13-2009, 12:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
claire333 NamePros Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 143	I think it's a scam, because if you click on that link in FireFox, it gives you a web forgery warning meaning the site is most likely not legit.

01-13-2009, 03:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
devabby NamePros Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 29	fake and scam. my firefox appear this message when i try to enter Reported Web Forgery! "This web site at google-promotions.com has been reported as a web forgery and has been blocked based on your security preferences. Web forgeries are designed to trick you into revealing personal or financial information by imitating sources you may trust. Entering any information on this web page may result in identity theft or other fraud."

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