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It seems that the same scammers/spammers who have been sending the Dropbox and Picasa phising email are still at it again.
The spam pretending to come from “Drive Service” which does not exist.
This particular “Drive Service” spam includes a modified privacy policy from Livedrive (livedrive.com).
Another spam purporting from “HomeVideo Library”, which is likely non-existent.
It seems the same group of spammer/scammer is at it again, This time they are sending fake Dropbox email.
Remember that Dropbox does not send emails to users that their “image has been damaged”.
If you’re an iCloud user, forward this message as attachment to spam@icloud.com.
You could also use SpamCop’s services and please donate if you can.
We’ve been getting reports from a lot of people that they are also getting the fake Picasa email.
First and foremost, Picasa (Google) does not send you any email regarding your photos. There are no Picasa Photo Contest. Picasa does not actively “search” for your damaged photos.
Here are some screenshots of the phishing spam emails:
The scammers keep trying to fool anyone by blindly sending messages to unsuspecting victims. I’ve been getting a lot of reports from acquaintances that they received similar scam email in the past few days.
First off, I always keep an eye for this type of scam emails. Second, I don’t use WhatsApp.
If you’re an iCloud user, forward this message as attachment to spam@icloud.com.
I also use a service called SpamCop at SpamCop.net. If you feel compelled to use their service, please donate if you can.
Someone sent me a direct Twitter message with a link to a Facebook App. I don’t have Facebook account. Apparently Facebook do not want a cat to open an account. Anyway, as a Tech-savvy cat I investigated the link and it tried to redirect to some site.
meow-os-x:~ meatloaftcat$ whois factoryonlinegall.com
Whois Server Version 2.0
Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net
for detailed information.Domain Name: FACTORYONLINEGALL.COM
Registrar: ENOM, INC.
Whois Server: whois.enom.com
Referral URL: http://www.enom.com
Name Server: NS1.2X4HOSTING.RU
Name Server: NS2.2X4HOSTING.RU
Status: clientTransferProhibited
Updated Date: 26-dec-2012
Creation Date: 26-dec-2012
Expiration Date: 26-dec-2013>>> Last update of whois database: Fri, 28 Dec 2012 23:01:18 UTC <<<
NOTICE: The expiration date displayed in this record is the date the
registrar’s sponsorship of the domain name registration in the registry is
currently set to expire. This date does not necessarily reflect the expiration
date of the domain name registrant’s agreement with the sponsoring
registrar. Users may consult the sponsoring registrar’s Whois database to
view the registrar’s reported date of expiration for this registration.TERMS OF USE: You are not authorized to access or query our Whois
database through the use of electronic processes that are high-volume and
automated except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or
modify existing registrations; the Data in VeriSign Global Registry
Services’ (“VeriSign”) Whois database is provided by VeriSign for
information purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information
about or related to a domain name registration record. VeriSign does not
guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a Whois query, you agree to abide
by the following terms of use: You agree that you may use this Data only
for lawful purposes and that under no circumstances will you use this Data
to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass
unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail, telephone,
or facsimile; or (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes
that apply to VeriSign (or its computer systems). The compilation,
repackaging, dissemination or other use of this Data is expressly
prohibited without the prior written consent of VeriSign. You agree not to
use electronic processes that are automated and high-volume to access or
query the Whois database except as reasonably necessary to register
domain names or modify existing registrations. VeriSign reserves the right
to restrict your access to the Whois database in its sole discretion to ensure
operational stability. VeriSign may restrict or terminate your access to the
Whois database for failure to abide by these terms of use. VeriSign
reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.The Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .EDU domains and
Registrars.
=-=-=-=Registration Service Provided By: Namecheap.com
Contact: support@namecheap.com
Visit: http://namecheap.comDomain name: factoryonlinegall.com
Registrant Contact:
WhoisGuard
WhoisGuard Protected ()Fax:
11400 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90064
USAdministrative Contact:
WhoisGuard
WhoisGuard Protected (14172c57a5704e38b81372f4c155b466.protect@whoisguard.com)
+1.6613102107
Fax: +1.6613102107
11400 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90064
USTechnical Contact:
WhoisGuard
WhoisGuard Protected (14172c57a5704e38b81372f4c155b466.protect@whoisguard.com)
+1.6613102107
Fax: +1.6613102107
11400 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90064
USStatus: Locked
Name Servers:
ns1.2x4hosting.ru
ns2.2x4hosting.ruCreation date: 27 Dec 2012 01:19:00
Expiration date: 26 Dec 2013 17:19:00
Yet another Phishing Email, purportedly from eBay. Not gonna fall for that.
