06-24-2008, 12:18 PM
Many domain owners have received an email like this, and another that just says "test" with an image. Recommend that you do not open the image, although I do not know what it is.
The following message is phishing, the address led to a NameCheap hosted page, and NameCheap, to their credit, had it off line within a couple hours. But these things usually come around again. Note that the spelling is good and the grammar is only a bit off. This is one of the more clever scams I have seen - more so because it is a new idea.
Again, this message is phishing, do not click the link in it if you receive it:
Dear Domain Account Holder,
You are being sent this notice from ICANN due to the fact that you currently own an active domain name. ICANN is currently upgrading all domains from their registry database. The upgrade will introduce new control options for your domain and easier access. The new upgrade is required by the registry. All domain users are expected to submit their domain information manually at {LINK REMOVED} with the required information for ICANN to apply the required updates. The upgrades will be applied to accounts on a first come, first serve basis. You have until July 25, 2008 to submit the required information to avoid service and domain interruption. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
ICANNResolve
ICANN. org Resolutions Department
The following message is phishing, the address led to a NameCheap hosted page, and NameCheap, to their credit, had it off line within a couple hours. But these things usually come around again. Note that the spelling is good and the grammar is only a bit off. This is one of the more clever scams I have seen - more so because it is a new idea.
Again, this message is phishing, do not click the link in it if you receive it:
Dear Domain Account Holder,
You are being sent this notice from ICANN due to the fact that you currently own an active domain name. ICANN is currently upgrading all domains from their registry database. The upgrade will introduce new control options for your domain and easier access. The new upgrade is required by the registry. All domain users are expected to submit their domain information manually at {LINK REMOVED} with the required information for ICANN to apply the required updates. The upgrades will be applied to accounts on a first come, first serve basis. You have until July 25, 2008 to submit the required information to avoid service and domain interruption. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
ICANNResolve
ICANN. org Resolutions Department