WoW closed beta spam

[zagood]

FYI - there's some phishing spam floating around, offering access to the closed beta of whatever the new WoW thing is. Text below.

Subject: Battle.net---Cataclysm Beta Test Invitation!‏
From: WOWbetaUS@blizzard.com

world of warcraft: Cataclysm Beta Test Invitation!
Get those opt-ins ready for the World of Warcraft: Cataclysm closed beta! The sundering of Azeroth is nigh, and you don’t want to be left out in the cold of Northrend when you could be enjoying the sun-drenched beaches on the goblin isle of Kezan. To ensure you’re opted-in and eligible as a potential candidate, you’ll need a World of Warcraft license attached to your Battle.net account, have your current system specifications uploaded to the Battle.net Beta Profile Settings page, and have expressed interest through the franchise-specific check boxes.
Get the Installer - Log in to your Battle.net account:
(link removed - shows battle.net in text but links to another domain)


** IMPORTANT ** To avoid graphical bugs and other technical issues, please ensure your video card drivers are up-to-date.
Enjoy the game!
?2010 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

 

[Scotteq]

Hrmmmm...

Interesting attempt, since you really do have to run a tool on your system and link your account via Battle.net. The difference being, Blizzard do not provide an outside link. You have to to to your Battle.net account directly, and proceed from there.

 

[rivan]

Their grammar's improving. If they ever figure out how to send a well-produced full html email, they'll really catch a lot of fish.

 

[ViviTheMage]

Their grammar's improving. If they ever figure out how to send a well-produced full html email, they'll really catch a lot of fish.

Someday, but probably never.

 

[Genx87]

I love the nightly tells I get from some lvl 1 character telling me my account is suspended and I need to log into www.battlenet33.com and find out why.

 

[rivan]

Someday, but probably never.

I guess they're probably catching enough fish already, without the added effort 😛

 

[smackababy]

I've gotten a few copy / paste jobs from somewhere claiming my password was changed. It is just authentic Blizzard email with the link changed to www.worIdofwarcraft.com. Thankfully, the email I got it on was in no way related to any WoW or BNet account. I forwarded it to Blizzard to warn them. Not sure what happened since.

I also get tells all the time about "prizes I can claim". Usually in Engrish.