Phishing or Trojan Attack from user "ForumTeam"? This is not Mr. Bogosity!

Started by Ex_Nihil0, February 07, 2010, 02:42:36 PM

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I got a message from this forum from the user "ForumTeam" saying that a virus was detected on my computer and that I should click a link.  This looks like phishing or trojan attack, so be warned.

The message I got reads as fallows (DO NOT CLICK THE LINK!):

QuoteYou have just been sent a personal message by ForumTeam on The Bogus Forum.

IMPORTANT: Remember, this is just a notification. Please do not reply to this email.

The message they sent you was:

Dear, Ex_Nihil0!

A virus alert was noticed on your computer.
We highly recommend you to check your computer and perform online virus check at our site immediately: [link excised]
----------------------------------------------------
Forum Administration www.bogosity.tv.

Reply to this Personal Message here: https://www.bogosity.tv/forum/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;f=inbox;pmsg=54;quote;u=91

This doesn't look at all legitimate, so I just wanted to warn everybody.  Also, check this out.  The profile says "ForumTeam" was registered today only an hour ago.  This account should be deleted at once.


QuoteName:   ForumTeam
Posts:   0 (N/A per day)
Position:   Futon absorber
Bogometer:    0
Date Registered:   Today at 12:15:04 PM
Last Active:   Today at 12:26:27 PM
ICQ:   845599985
AIM:   
MSN:   
YIM:   
Email:   hidden
Website:   Important message from the forum administration!
Current Status:    Online
Gender:   Male
Age:   N/A
Location:   US
Local Time:   February 07, 2010, 12:30:06 PM
Language:   
Signature:


I was going to say he's back because I got another letter, but it looks like you got'em! 

Thanks!