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There is some phishing going on in Google's name. I just tried to alert them (I just received the email)-- we'll see how they respond.

Phishing email:

<http://adwords.google.com/select/images/adwords_home/new_log...;

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. <http://adwords.google.com.session-27120581839530682797.38412...;

SERVICE: Google AdWords EXPIRATION: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 19:12:37 +0300

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

Google AdWords Service .

Note : Your Google AdWords Password is NOT your Google Email password! © 2008 Google

------------------------------------------------------------------ This message was sent from a notification-only email address that does not accept incoming email. Please do not reply to this message. If you have any questions, please visit the Google AdWords Help Centre at https://adwords.google.com/support/?hl=en_GB to find answers to frequently asked questions and a 'contact us' link near the bottom of the page. ----------------------------------------------------------------



These have been going for a long time - not the case in my instance, as I never click on emails like that - they are pretty obviously fake.


That's a relief. Is there a website that has these posted when they appear "in the wild?" It would be nice to check against the known attacks, and post when a new one appears.




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