Help- Is this a WoW Scam?!

[Blitzkrieg]

Easiest way to tell if you are ever in doubt is look at the 2nd to last part of the domain name. In the link you gave

eu.worldofwarcraft.requestverify.us

The actual domain of this website is requestverify.us

The eu.worldofwarcraft. part is just a site sub domain. You cannot put a sub domain, after you primary domain in an address, it just isn't possible with DNS routing and such.

The whois information on that domain is below. It's probably fake data, unless the scammer is really stupid. But I highly doubt Blizzard would have a domain registered as "Government of India" hehe.

Domain Name:                                 REQUESTVERIFY.US
Domain ID:                                   D28426614-US
Sponsoring Registrar:                        DIRECTI INTERNET SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. D/B/A PUBLICDOMAINREGISTRY.COM
Registrar URL (registration services):       www.publicdomainregistry.com
Domain Status:                               clientTransferProhibited
Registrant ID:                               DI_9999542
Registrant Name:                             Government of India
Registrant Organization:                     RESERVED NAME
Registrant Address1:                         ERNET India, 6 CGO Complex, Lodi Road
Registrant Address2:                         New Delhi
Registrant City:                             New Delhi
Registrant State/Province:                   Nagaland
Registrant Postal Code:                      110003
Registrant Country:                          India
Registrant Country Code:                     IN
Registrant Phone Number:                     +91.1124361895
Registrant Facsimile Number:                 +91.1124361895
Registrant Email:                            amar@ernet.in
Registrant Application Purpose:              P1
Registrant Nexus Category:                   C31/IN
Administrative Contact ID:                   DI_9999542
Administrative Contact Name:                 Government of India
Administrative Contact Organization:         RESERVED NAME
Administrative Contact Address1:             ERNET India, 6 CGO Complex, Lodi Road
Administrative Contact Address2:             New Delhi
Administrative Contact City:                 New Delhi
Administrative Contact State/Province:       Nagaland
Administrative Contact Postal Code:          110003
Administrative Contact Country:              India
Administrative Contact Country Code:         IN
Administrative Contact Phone Number:         +91.1124361895
Administrative Contact Facsimile Number:     +91.1124361895
Administrative Contact Email:                amar@ernet.in
Administrative Application Purpose:          P1
Administrative Nexus Category:               C31/IN
Billing Contact ID:                          DI_9999542
Billing Contact Name:                        Government of India
Billing Contact Organization:                RESERVED NAME
Billing Contact Address1:                    ERNET India, 6 CGO Complex, Lodi Road
Billing Contact Address2:                    New Delhi
Billing Contact City:                        New Delhi
Billing Contact State/Province:              Nagaland
Billing Contact Postal Code:                 110003
Billing Contact Country:                     India
Billing Contact Country Code:                IN
Billing Contact Phone Number:                +91.1124361895
Billing Contact Facsimile Number:            +91.1124361895
Billing Contact Email:                       amar@ernet.in
Billing Application Purpose:                 P1
Billing Nexus Category:                      C31/IN
Technical Contact ID:                        DI_9999542
Technical Contact Name:                      Government of India
Technical Contact Organization:              RESERVED NAME
Technical Contact Address1:                  ERNET India, 6 CGO Complex, Lodi Road
Technical Contact Address2:                  New Delhi
Technical Contact City:                      New Delhi
Technical Contact State/Province:            Nagaland
Technical Contact Postal Code:               110003
Technical Contact Country:                   India
Technical Contact Country Code:              IN
Technical Contact Phone Number:              +91.1124361895
Technical Contact Facsimile Number:          +91.1124361895
Technical Contact Email:                     amar@ernet.in
Technical Application Purpose:               P1
Technical Nexus Category:                    C31/IN
Name Server:                                 NS3.DNS-CHINA.COM
Name Server:                                 NS4.DNS-CHINA.COM
Created by Registrar:                        DIRECTI INTERNET SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. D/B/A PUBLICDOMAINREGISTRY.COM
Last Updated by Registrar:                   DIRECTI INTERNET SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. D/B/A PUBLICDOMAINREGISTRY.COM
Domain Registration Date:                    Thu Jul 29 17:37:09 GMT 2010
Domain Expiration Date:                      Thu Jul 28 23:59:59 GMT 2011
Domain Last Updated Date:                    Thu Jul 29 17:37:09 GMT 2010

Aye, the only two domains sanctioned by Blizzard is Blizzard.com and Battle.net... anything else, any extra letter, etc. isn't them. Some of these GM e-mails from "WoW admins" do a poor job at concealing it.

 

[OldOne]

It IS for SURE a scam

I sent it to Battlenet, and they said it was.

 

[Alexandra]

I sent it to Battlenet, and they said it was.

Thanks, it looked so real... I'm glad I waited to respond

again, thanks for quick replies on this

 

[dulak]

Just make sure to keep all your antivirus and such up to date and keep track of that authenticator. Any time you call them they'll ask for the serial number that's on the back of it and if you don't have it, you'll have to go through the account retrieval part I told you about before you can get into the account again.

 

[n00bsgoboom]

Seems they're targeting SC2 now, got this in my spam folder today.

Hello, thank you for shopping at the Blizzard Store!

StarCraft II®: Wings of Liberty™: 367201135000987552959451

To use this key to activate the game, simply follow these instructions:

* Create a Battle.net account (or if you already have one, log in) at xxxx.com
* Verify your e-mail address. (If you have previously verified your address, skip this step.) From the main Account Management page, click the 'verify this e-mail address' link. Then, check your e-mail account for a verification e-mail. Click the link in this e-mail to verify your e-mail address.
* Return to the Battle.net account management page, then click on 'Code Redemption'.
* Enter the above CDKey in the code field.
* Once you have successfully redeemed this code, you will be able to play the game.


NOTE: If you have previously chosen to gift your digital purchase, attaching this key to their Battle.net account will prevent you from being able to redeem this key with your Battle.net account.

===========================================
Purchase Receipt
===========================================
Customer Account: xxxx@yahoo.com
Order Date: 2010-8-2
Order #: 436126

(1) StarCraft II®: Wings of Liberty™ - $59.99

Credit Card Number : ****-****-****-1126
Credit Card Type : Visa
Item Subtotal: $59.99
Tax: $0.00
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
Shipping Tax: $0.00
Grand Total: $59.99
===========================================

If you have any questions or concerns about your order, please contact us at:

Phone: Toll-free at (1-800-592-5499)
Website: hxxp://www.blizzard.com.net/account

Live phone support is available seven days a week, 8:00AM - 8:00PM Pacific Time.

Thanks for shopping with us!
Blizzard Customer Service

Message Identity ID: zad8t.lgql.wjxolc

Last line was actually hidden in the email for some reason.

 

[Alexandra]

Seems they're targeting SC2 now, got this in my spam folder today.

Hello, thank you for shopping at the Blizzard Store!

StarCraft II®: Wings of Liberty™: 3672011135000987552959451

To use this key to activate the game, simply follow these instructions:

* Create a Battle.net account (or if you already have one, log in) at xxxx.com
* Verify your e-mail address. (If you have previously verified your address, skip this step.) From the main Account Management page, click the 'verify this e-mail address' link. Then, check your e-mail account for a verification e-mail. Click the link in this e-mail to verify your e-mail address.
* Return to the Battle.net account management page, then click on 'Code Redemption'.
* Enter the above CDKey in the code field.
* Once you have successfully redeemed this code, you will be able to play the game.


NOTE: If you have previously chosen to gift your digital purchase, attaching this key to their Battle.net account will prevent you from being able to redeem this key with your Battle.net account.

===========================================
Purchase Receipt
===========================================
Customer Account: xxxx@yahoo.com
Order Date: 2010-8-2
Order #: 4361126

(1) StarCraft II®: Wings of Liberty™ - $59.99

Credit Card Number : ****-****-****-1126
Credit Card Type : Visa
Item Subtotal: $59.99
Tax: $0.00
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
Shipping Tax: $0.00
Grand Total: $59.99
===========================================

If you have any questions or concerns about your order, please contact us at:

Phone: Toll-free at (1-800-592-5499)
Website: http://www.blizzard.com.net/account

Live phone support is available seven days a week, 8:00AM - 8:00PM Pacific Time.

Thanks for shopping with us!
Blizzard Customer Service

Message Identity ID: zad8t.lgql.wjxolc

Last line was actually hidden in the email for some reason.

wait, they had the last 4 of your cc you used to purchase the account?

 

[n00bsgoboom]

wait, they had the last 4 of your cc you used to purchase the account?

I haven't bought SC2 yet and those aren't the last numbers on my CC.

 

[RageATM0998]

Its all phishing.

 

[EverquestBB]

International Scambags

They need to create an international court like the Hague for scammers who who hide behind the borders of lawless countries and perpetrate these scams witout consequences. I say 100 % extradition and capital punishment for repeat offenders.

I win the effing UK lottery or inherit money from someone in Nigeria 8 times a week. Where does it end?

 

[tealeaf]

They need to create an international court like the Hague for scammers who who hide behind the borders of lawless countries and perpetrate these scams witout consequences. I say 100 % extradition and capital punishment for repeat offenders.

I win the effing UK lottery or inherit money from someone in Nigeria 8 times a week. Where does it end?

Tell them to team up with that one king in south America. The one who asks for some sort of investment to his cause and he will make you a millionaire. Tell them to send your inheritance to him.

 

[Spunge]

What about all my russian women marriage requests!

 

[testech]

Ok whew, thanks! I didn't access it, how sad, why are people after WoW accounts so bad?

No one has ever tried to steal my EQ accounts

Not just WoW. One of the members of my guild was dumb enough to answer to an email like yours and both his accounts were accessed and all trade gear and plat were gone when he got them back 2 days later.

Live and learn.. Good Hunting!

 

[n00bsgoboom]

Not just WoW. One of the members of my guild was dumb enough to answer to an email like yours and both his accounts were accessed and all trade gear and plat were gone when he got them back 2 days later.

Live and learn.. Good Hunting!

A few years ago one of my friends fell for a scam. The scammer would send out tells to people, they would start off with "Guess who" and the targeted victim would guess one of their friends name and the scammer would pretend to be them. Eventually the scammer would con the password out of them. Whats funny is the guy only changed the password and really didn't do anything noticable. Just stood around doing nothing in PoK.

 

[Wizman61]

i dont even have a wow account ahd got that email like 20 times

same here, I even sent an e-mail to the legit Blizzard site trying to ensure that there was no account tied to my e-mail. Their reply was,"You're correct in thinking this is a scam" DUH, I told them that, they never did answer my question though lol.
I even received similar e-mails for a game that I've never played, even on a trial sub, Aion I think it was. Started with an A at any rate.