FBI, FTC issue warning after rash of ID thefts

[bobbi]

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.

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

 

[deadserious]

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

FROM: ".Biz Renewal" <[email protected]>

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

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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