Something Smells Phishy To Me…

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Dear Valued Network Solutions(R) Customer:

We’ve recently become aware of a phishing scam targeting domain name customers of a small number of registrars including Network Solutions(R). We wanted to alert you of this situation. Phishing is the practice of luring unsuspecting Internet users to a fake Web site by using an authentic-looking e-mail in an attempt to steal passwords, account information or other sensitive data.

At this time, we know that fraudulent e-mails are being sent to some domain name customers, regardless who the registrar of record is, which include links to sites that look like networksolutions.com or other domain provider sites; however they are fake Web sites. These e-mails are attempting to capture login information. For more information and tips on identifying phishing scams, please continue to read this blog.

I followed up on my last post regarding the vishing attempt using 801.807.0323 and was pleasantly amused that the Federal Trade Commission had taken over the telephone number and provided an automatic message announcing that the number was involved in a phishing scam and providing additional educational information in reference to identity theft.

Good for them.  Good for consumers.

You can listen to the FTC message here:

ftc-message-about-telephone-scams

Now, I wonder when they will go after the telephone number account holder where the calls were being forwarded?  (515) 414-6098.  I’ve been calling repeatedly in an effort to interview the scammers, but surprisingly they will not answer the phone.