New round of SMS spam that is also a scam from mobile-testers.com. The unsolicited SMS is coming from +1 (646) 709-7845 and the message is saying:
Apple is looking for iPhone 5 testers! The first 1000 users that go to http://mobile-testers.com and enter code 0214 will get to test & keep a new iPhone 5
Apple IS NOT looking for iPhone 5 testers. Apple IS NOT calling the next iPhone by “iPhone 5” name yet. This is clearly a SCAM.
The domain mobile-testers.com is registered through eNom, Inc. and protected by WhoisGuard (see WhoIs information at the bottom of this post).
If you’re getting this SMS spam, you should:
- Report mobile-testers.com as spam to WhoisGuard through the Report Spam page.
- File complaints on FCC site.
File a complaint on FCC site http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm
You should file form 1088G to report this violation.
You can also call 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-2255-322) voice; 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-8355-322) TTY.
According to FCC, this type of “marketing” does violate CAN-SPAM Act.
At the time of this posting mobile-testers.com displays:
Service Unavailable
Server currently undergoing maintenance. Webmaster: please contact support.
UPDATE:
From Google Cache
Based on the WhoIs information, mobile-testers.com is using HostGator DNS. The IP address is 174.132.151.98, a SoftLayer/ThePlanet.com IP which is assigne to HostGator; a reseller of the service.
Whois information on mobile-testers.com:
Lions-share:~ suspicious-bagel$ whois mobile-testers.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: MOBILE-TESTERS.COM
Registrar: ENOM, INC.
Whois Server: whois.enom.com
Referral URL: http://www.enom.com
Name Server: NS1343.HOSTGATOR.COM
Name Server: NS1344.HOSTGATOR.COM
Status: clientTransferProhibited
Updated Date: 05-feb-2012
Creation Date: 01-feb-2012
Expiration Date: 01-feb-2013>>> Last update of whois database: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:39:31 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: mobile-testers.com
Registrant Contact:
WhoisGuard
WhoisGuard Protected ()Fax:
11400 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90064
USAdministrative Contact:
WhoisGuard
WhoisGuard Protected (ddeb681058d445c29c606b0a45f3dab0.protect@whoisguard.com)
+1.6613102107
Fax: +1.6613102107
11400 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90064
USTechnical Contact:
WhoisGuard
WhoisGuard Protected (ddeb681058d445c29c606b0a45f3dab0.protect@whoisguard.com)
+1.6613102107
Fax: +1.6613102107
11400 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90064
USStatus: Locked
Name Servers:
ns1343.hostgator.com
ns1344.hostgator.comCreation date: 01 Feb 2012 15:15:00
Expiration date: 01 Feb 2013 07:15:00
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Also filed under Text-Spammer
