Another "GoDaddy" phishing email

[randomo]

Got another fake ICANN update email this morning, supposedly from GoDaddy. The link is actually to godvdaddy [dot-com]. If you get that email, do not click on the link!

 

[dcristo]

I just got this email in my inbox. Is this legit? (based on the wording it looks fake to me, but never seen anything like this before)

Dear Sir or Madam,

It has been brought to our attention that your domain name has been implicated in a phishing scheme. This action is a violation of Go Daddy's Universal Terms of Service and Domain Registration Agreement.

A phishing attack is an attempt to steal Internet users personal identity data and/or financial or ecommerce account information. The term "phishing" arises from the use of increasingly sophisticated lures to "fish" for users' financial information and passwords. Phishing schemes use 'spoofed' e-mail messages to lead consumers to counterfeit websites designed to trick recipients into divulging financial data such as credit card numbers, account usernames, passwords and social security numbers.

In short, your website is being used to commit crimes against innocent people.

A screenshot of the offending content residing on your site has been attached to this notice. The URL displayed in the browsers address bar provides the location (or URL) of this content.


*************IMPORTANT*********************

SUSPENSION OF SERVICES!

Due to the possibility of credit card fraud and/or identity theft, Go Daddy must take action.The XXXXXXX.com domain name must be suspended. This suspension is scheduled to take place within the next two hours.

An immediate response from you regarding this matter is required. If you are able to respond before the suspension of your services occurs you may be able to prevent this action.


**************************************************

In order to ultimately resolve this matter additional action is required:

1. Remove the offending content located at the URL exhibited in the attached screenshot.

2. Reply to this notice with a statement that you have removed this content and that you will take measures to secure your site in order to prevent this type of abuse from occurring in the future.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, Go Daddy's Spam and Abuse Department urges you to call our 24/7 Abuse Hotline at 480-624-2505.

For more information on phishing and how to prevent it please visit the following sites:

xxxhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phishing
xxxhttp://www.antiphishing.org/

Sincerely,

Spam and Abuse Department
GoDaddy.com
24/7 Abuse Department Hotline: 480-624-2505
ARID1023

 

[DN BROKER]

thanks for the update, report it to [email protected]

 

[dcristo]

They suspended the domain name, so I figured the email was legit Was on the phone with them and have sorted it out.