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New AdWords Phishing Email (that my client got)

Spammers trying to trick adwords clients

         

RhinoFish

9:58 pm on Jul 17, 2008 (gmt 0)

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I think this is a new variation of the AdWords phishing scams I've seen:

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Subject: Google AdWords Alert Notification

Renew Your Account Now !

Dear Member,

This is your official notification from Google Inc. that the service(s) listed below will be deactivated and deleted if not renewed immediately.

As the Primary Contact, you must renew the service(s) listed below or it will be deactivated and deleted.

Renew Now your Google AdWords services.

SERVICE: Google AdWords
EXPIRATION: July, 19 2008

Thank you for using Google Inc service.
We appreciate your business and the opportunity to serve you.

Google AdWords Service .

*Note : Please do not reply to this Customer Service e-mail.

©2008 Google
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The line that says "Renew Now your Google AdWords services." was a hyperlink to hell.

My well-trained client forwarded the email to me, in a small panic, and asked what they should do to prevent their account from being deactivated... I told him the deal and he's recovering now. But man, he's pissed at those spammers.

Frankly, so am I.

PPC Consultant

10:05 pm on Jul 17, 2008 (gmt 0)

10+ Year Member



Good One :)