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From: noreplyeu@blizzard.com
Subject: Battle.net Account Locked - Action Required

Due to suspicious activity, the Battle.net account (my email address) has been locked. To restore access to this account, please follow these steps:

Step 1: Secure Your Computer

In the event that your computer has been infected with malicious software such as a keylogger or trojan, simply changing your password may not deter future attacks without first ensuring that your computer is free from these programs. Please visit our this Support page.

Step 2 : Choose a New Password

You must change your password in order to resume using this Battle.net account. Please click this link to choose a new password:

<link 2>

If you still have questions or concerns after following the steps above, feel free to contact Customer Support at <link 1>.

Sincerely,
The Battle.net Account Team
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I think the text of the first link is legit but redirects to a different page (us.battle.net-userhelp.net) and was flagged by AVG. Threw me off at first because they seem to know English. Forwarded it to hacks@blizzard.com.

YOU would fall for that.

#3001720 Xentin wrote:

YOU would fall for that.

YOU would double post

So,

Are we posting each type of fake blizz emails here?, If so, I will make between 3 or 4 post daily

Here is one email that I got

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URL: (support.blizzard.accountsecurity.eu) << Razok; PLEASE DO NOT VISIT THIS SITE
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From: Blizzard Entertainment <wowaccountadmin@blizzard.com>
Reply-to wowaccountadmin@blizzard.com
To <My Email adrees>
Date: Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 8:18 PM
Subject Character Faction Change Notice #3122
mailed-by hotmail.com


Hello,

A Character Faction Change is now pending for the World of Warcraft account <My email address>. Please allow several days for the faction change process to complete. An email will be sent to you when it is done. You can also track the status of your request by signing into the Transaction page here:
<URL>/faction-change-status.html.


Below is a summary of the transaction, which you may want to keep for your records.

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World of Warcraft Account Name: <My email address>
TRANSACTION ID: 51670969

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Please note the following additional information:

- This account is not available for play while the faction change is pending.
- If you did not make this transaction, you should immediately check your account to prevent character lost.
- This account cannot change factions again until 3 days have elapsed.
- You can review this and other Account Management transactions by logging into Account Management and going to your Transactions page at <URL>/faction-change-status.html.
- For more details on Character Faction Change, refer to the Character Faction Change FAQ located at <Blizzard FAQ>

You can find World of Warcraft Account Management at: <URL>/support.html

We hope you enjoy your new faction!

Regards,

The World of Warcraft Team
Blizzard Entertainment

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