Account Suspension

So i recently received this email and for some reason it just isn't sitting right with me. I dont feel like blizzard would ask for all of this information to be responded by email. Its more their style to talk on the phone or make you mail something in. Was just wondering what you guys thought about the email. Thanks

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greetings,

 

Thank you for your cooperation in this World of Warcraft account issue. Please take a moment to review the World of Warcraft Terms of Use at http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/legal/termsofuse.html which state that your Password is to be kept confidential at all times and you are solely responsible for the security of your Password. You may not disclose your Password to anyone, or allow your Password to be used by anyone other than yourself and/or your one (1) minor child. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Password, and you will be responsible for all uses of your Password, whether or not authorized by you. Also, note that the security of the Account is your responsibility. Furthermore, Blizzard Entertainment does not recognize the transfer of Accounts, and any authorized transfer of the World of Warcraft software (as set forth on the worldofwarcraft.com website) will result in the permanent deletion of the Account attached to that software. You may not offer any Account for sale or trade, and any such offer is a violation of this Agreement and may result in suspension or termination of the Account. Please be advised that any further access by unauthorized third parties may result in escalated account penalties up to and possibly including permanent account closure.

 

With that being said your account is under investigation and will be locked in 48 hours

What you can do to stop your account from being locked: reply to this email within 48 hours with the following information

 

E-mail Address:

First Name:

Last Name:

Account Name:

Password:

Secret Question Answer:

 

For assistance please call: 1 (800) 592 5499

 

1.) WHY DID THIS HAPPEN AND HOW CAN I STOP IT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN?

 

Account compromises are usually a result of the registered user sharing their account. Please take a moment to review the World of Warcraft Terms of Use at http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/legal/termsofuse.html which state that your Password is to be kept confidential at all times and you are solely responsible for the security of your Password. You may not disclose your Password to anyone, or allow your Password to be used by anyone other than yourself and/or your one (1) minor child. This includes, but is not limited to, compensated third parties accessing the account to advance characters in any way.

 

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Password, and you will be responsible for all uses of your Password, whether or not authorized by you. Also, note that the security of the Account is your responsibility. Furthermore, Blizzard Entertainment does not recognize the transfer of Accounts, and any authorized transfer of the World of Warcraft software (as set forth on the worldofwarcraft.com website) will result in the permanent deletion of the Account attached to that software. You may not offer any Account for sale or trade, and any such offer is a violation of this Agreement and may result in suspension or termination of the Account.

 

To help ensure that no viruses are present that may threaten your account, please regularly scan all computer systems that you use to remove all viruses, including Trojan files, spy-ware and key loggers. You can find links to scanners in our article about computer and Internet security tips at http://www.blizzard.com/support/?id=msi0504p. Also be sure to change your account password regularly at https://www.worldofwarcraft.com/account.

 

2.) I SENT MY SUBMISSION, NOW WHAT?

 

We will contact you again once your submission is received and processed. If you do not receive a reply within 48 hours of sending your submission, please resend it and notify us at http://www.blizzard.com/support/wowaa/?id=eSupport000. If you send your submission by postal mail, please allow time for delivery. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience.

 

Only Account Administration is able to assist with account retrieval issues. To learn more about how Account Administration is able to assist you, please visit us at http://www.blizzard.com/support/wowaa/.com

 

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter, and your continued interest in World of Warcraft.

 

Sincerely,

Adam

Account Administration

Blizzard Entertainment

How to Stay in the Game: http://us.blizzard.com/support/article/21506

 

 

Bliz has your password on file, there is no way this is legit. What email address did this come from?

Blizzard will NEVER ask for your information. They always tell you this Q ^_^

From what I've read in the past from Blizzard, they will never ask you for a password. If they ever need you to confirm something they will have you log on their website or on wow, both of which require you to use your password, but they'll never ask in an email or chat.

Surely you've seen at your login screen... "A Blizzard employee will never ask you for your password", right?

 

This is a sucker trap. Don't be the next guy spamming the forums with "ZOMG! Somebody 'hacked' my account!"

Total 100% scam Q

They don't need your account info. They have your account info. They gave it to you! Run far and wide. I'd just forward this to blizzard and say "THANKS!"

 

Have to say though, this is one of the better looking phishing expeditions. At least things are spelled correctly.

hmm, Gynis what's your email address, I got something to send you

Don't fall victim to the scam. Now log in so we can do 5s. ty

Q, Q, Q, Q! its one of the login tips! a blizzard employee will never ask for your account info.

 

this is the same e-mail lemon got when her account got "banned" but wasnt really banned. it was just scammers telling her that so she wouldnt try and use it.

Q, Q, Q, Q! its one of the login tips! a blizzard employee will never ask for your account info.

 

this is the same e-mail lemon got when her account got "banned" but wasnt really banned. it was just scammers telling her that so she wouldnt try and use it.

 

wait, so she wasn't really banned afterall? o_O

Properly built systems do not allow you to retrieve any passwords. You simply have to change it.

 

Reply to them stating they have been reported to the FBI for cyber-terrorist activities and the rape of your monkey. However the joke is on them, the monkey has AIDS.

 

 

EDIT: When Blizzard actually disables\bans your account, they basically just send you an email stating its been disabled and give you an email address to appeal to.

Edited September 5, 2008 by Joesf

the first time she was told she was banned she wasnt really.

 

theres some thread somewhere where she explains the whole story.

Blizzard will NEVER ask for your password.

when i had my account stolen/locked a couple years ago, blizz made me call them on the phone, give them my name, phone number, etc., provide a NOTARIZED FREAKIN COPY of my drivers license all to get my acct unfrozen.

 

but never once did they ask for my password.

 

100% scam

never give anyone your password,,, that's the rule for Anything on the Internet..

 

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Seems legit! Go for it! *muffles laughter*

wait, so she wasn't really banned afterall? o_O

 

this is all detailed in full in another thread that i'm surprised you didn't read, as it had tits in it

this is all detailed in full in another thread that i'm surprised you didn't read, as it had tits in it