Phishing Attacks from EDT Hosting - Sample Email

Phishing - Example of a Phishing Attack from EDT Hosting.com

What is Phishing?

Phishing is a method thieves and con men used to get personal information from you in order to steal your identity and then your money or benefits. Pretending to be from a legitimate retailer, bank, or government agency, the sender asks to "confirm" your personal information for some made-up reason: your account is about to be closed, an order for something has been placed in your name, or your information has been lost because of a computer problem. Typically, you receive an email from a bank asking you to go to its site (with the link provided) to reenter your most personal information. The link takes you to a bogus website! Another tactic phishers use is to say they're from the fraud departments of well-known companies and ask to verify your information because they suspect you may be a victim of identity theft! In one case, a phisher claimed to be from a state lottery commission and requested people's banking information to deposit their "winnings" in their accounts.

Domain Listing Services FINAL NOTICE (Please make necessary changes) ATT: Joe Domainowner ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACT Joe Domainowner Joe@hisemailaddress.com 135 Joe's street Joecity , State 44459 - US www.JOESADOMAIN.com   DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Premium Package   ANNUAL WEBSITE SEARCH ENGINE LISTING FROM  SEPT 1,2005 THRU SEPT 1,2006 TOTAL   $40.00 $40.00     SUBSCRIPTION INCLUDES:       Custom keyword research Optimized title and meta tags Submission to 900 search engines and directories safe follow-up re-submissions every 3 months Helpful professional support   Inquires: 416-840-3690   THIS IS NOT A BILL.  This is a solicitation.  You are under no obligation to pay the amount(s) stated unless you accept this offer.   Domain Name www.JOESDOMAIN.com Amount 40.00 Requested Reply Date August 8th,2005 THIS NOTICE IS A SOLICITATION AND A RECEIPT OF PAYMENT WILL CONFIRM YOUR ANNUAL LISTING 100% SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK [ ] Please select the number of years you would like to signup for     [ ] 1 Year   ..........  $40     [ ] 2 Year   ..........  $60     [ ] 5 Year   ..........  $150 (Recommended)     [ ] 10 Year ..........  $200 (Best Value) Total $ _______   Type of Credit Card (Please check one): �MasterCard     �American Express     �Visa     �Discover Cardholder's Name: ______________________________________________________ Credit Card Number: _____________________________________________________ Credit Card Expiration Date (month/year): ________ Card Verification Number CVV2/CID (3 or 4 digits in the front or back of the card): _______ (PLEASE FILL OUT THE ADDRESS EXACTLY HOW IT APPEARS ON YOUR CREDIT CARD STATEMENT) Street Address/Unit/Apartment/Suite #: _________________________________________________________ City: ____________________  State/Province: _____________________        Zip/Postal Code:____________        Country: _________________   Day/Evening Phone Number: ____________________ ________________________________ Signature ________________________________ Date **Please complete this form and fax to 1.7I8.208.42l3 in order for us to quickly process your order** Please do not reply to this email, replies will not be delivered to us   The information in this letter contains confidential and/or legally privileged information from the notification processing department of the DUC. This information is intended only for the use of the individual(s) named above. Email miranda55@myway.com if you do not want to receive further updates from DUC. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents for this letter is strictly prohibited.

In short,

• Phishing almost always involves sending out fake e-mail messages that ask the recipients to enter personal financial information, such as bank account numbers, credit card numbers, passport numbers, etc. into forms on Web sites that are designed to resemble the bank, credit card, or other company who they are claiming to be.
• Phishing can also happen by phone. You may get a call from someone pretending to be from a company or govern

For More Information About Phishing, See:

• Click Here for a copy of NCL's Phishing Brochure.  Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• How Not to Get Hooked by a 'Phishing' Scam  [PDF version]
  Offers tips on how to avoid falling victim to a new type of spam scam in which consumers are deceived into handing over personal financial information.
• Is Someone "Phishing" for Your Information?  [PDF version]
  Cautions consumers about emails that claim to be from government agencies in an attempt to steal personal information.
• Digital PhishNet Web site.
• Phish Report Network - a cooperative effort by several companies providing an information clearinghouse that will be run by WholeSecurity, a provider of client-side security solutions.
• Internet Crime Prevention & Control Institute, a cooperative effort between Zero Spam Network Corp. and the University of Miami. Staffed by Miami undergraduate and graduate students and Zero Spam employees, works closely with the Secret Service's Electronic Crimes Task Force and ISPs in the United States and abroad to identify and block traffic to machines hosting phishing sites.
  • Report A Crime
  • FTC Fraud Reporting