Real or Phish? :/

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Real or Phish? :/
  1. Unread #1 - Jan 30, 2012 at 2:11 PM
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    Real or Phish? :/

    I got this E-mail from [email protected], Smartscreen filters thought it was suspicious so decided to ask here:

    Heres the E-mail:


    To [email protected]
    From: Jagex Ltd ([email protected])
    Sent: 30 January 2012 18:50:06
    To: [email protected]
    Character set:
    This message looks very suspicious to our SmartScreen filters, so we've blocked attachments, pictures, and links for your safety.

    Show content

    This is an automated email from Jagex Ltd., makers of RuneScape and FunOrb, and publishers of War of Legends.

    Dear Player,

    We regret to inform you that your account has received an infraction for real world item trading. Please visit the appeal section under Account Management to view evidence of your offence(s) and to appeal any offence(s) that you feel are unjustified.

    To view the evidence please click here:
    https://secure.runescape.com/m=weblogin/loginform.ws?mod=*******=0&dest=

    Please note: Due to a recent bug in our offence system, some accounts may have received a void offence. The majority of void offences have been removed but we cannot ensure that all have been removed. We encourage you to
    visit the appeal section to appeal any unjust offences received due to system errors.

    Many thanks, Jagex Ltd.

    Copyright © 1999 - 2012 Jagex Ltd. Jagex, RuneScape, FunOrb, War of Legends and Stellar Dawn are registered trademarks of Jagex Ltd in the United Kingdom and trademarks used in other countries of the world. By using our service you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
     
  3. Unread #2 - Jan 30, 2012 at 2:14 PM
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    Real or Phish? :/

    Just check the link carefully. Not in the email itself, but where it like pops up (usually left bottom).
     
  5. Unread #3 - Jan 30, 2012 at 2:14 PM
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    Real or Phish? :/

    If you aren't subscribed to their monthly newsletters, then it's fake.
     
  7. Unread #4 - Jan 30, 2012 at 2:14 PM
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    Hmm the link is from runescape so.. I think its legit
     
  9. Unread #5 - Jan 30, 2012 at 2:16 PM
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    Real or Phish? :/

    I'll give it a hit but still worried.

    EDIT: wont open it on second thoughts.
     
  11. Unread #6 - Jan 30, 2012 at 2:19 PM
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    Sigh.....People don't read in-game messages do they...-.-

    JAGEX WILL NEVER EMAIL YOU ABOUT ACCOUNT PROBLEMS!

    All bans/infractions/mutes will be displayed in the Jagex messaging system. Let me repeat this: THEY WILL NOT EMAIL YOU ABOUT ACCOUNT INFRACTIONS...
     
  13. Unread #7 - Jan 30, 2012 at 2:21 PM
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    Real or Phish? :/

    Its fake.
    A real mail has:
    a) Layout.
    b) It doesn't say 'dear player', It says 'dear **** (your username)'
    c) Every single JaGeX E-mail has a secure mail icon, otherwise its a Lie.
    Never open them, and If you do, NEVER give any info regarding your account.
     
  15. Unread #8 - Jan 30, 2012 at 2:23 PM
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    Opened it up on my iPad.

    Didn't do anything after that.

    Don't bother with it. Take your chances and ignore it.

    If it is a real issue, you will receive a emails following this one.

    Stating what the issue is, and what's going on with your account.
     
  17. Unread #9 - Jan 30, 2012 at 2:25 PM
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    Real or Phish? :/

    Thanks guys.
     
  19. Unread #10 - Jan 30, 2012 at 2:26 PM
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    Real or Phish? :/

    Also, even though the link looks like it heads to runescape.com, hover your mouse over the link and check the bottom left-hand of your screen and it'll show the link it actually will direct you to.
     
  21. Unread #11 - Jan 30, 2012 at 3:29 PM
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    It's real.
    [​IMG]
     
  23. Unread #12 - Jan 30, 2012 at 3:31 PM
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    100% fake they WILL never email you for any offences done or not in runescape.
     
  25. Unread #13 - Jan 30, 2012 at 3:34 PM
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    Real or Phish? :/

    No this seems real. Odd why they are saying "Dear player" rather than "Dear player". But it does seem legit.
     
  27. Unread #14 - Jan 30, 2012 at 3:37 PM
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    Dear player rather than dear player?
     
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    Real or Phish? :/

    It's a phish, they're masking the email I think. I wouldn't risk it either way but that's just my opinion. I don't trust any emails from "Jagex," if they need to contact you, it's through the site.
     
  31. Unread #16 - Jan 30, 2012 at 4:10 PM
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    Real or Phish? :/

    "Dear player" rather than "Dear player"?
     
  33. Unread #17 - Jan 30, 2012 at 4:15 PM
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    Real or Phish? :/

    Ive clicked it and I ALWAYS get pop ups saying it is a Phish it didn't and it is secure green on the left of the HTML
     
  35. Unread #18 - Jan 30, 2012 at 4:19 PM
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    Real or Phish? :/

    ^

    Yeah sometimes (at least for me), if I click the link, a pop-up will say that the following link is known to be a counterfeit link or something :p

    McAfee ftw.
     
  37. Unread #19 - Jan 30, 2012 at 4:31 PM
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    Real or Phish? :/

    100% phish. jagex never uses "dear player", they allways call you by your rs display name!

    Its html email you can use online if you google it. Mail you get looks exactly like jagex mail, but they can choose mail content as html and choose email they "sent" it.
     
  39. Unread #20 - Jan 30, 2012 at 4:33 PM
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    Real or Phish? :/

    Well check your account to see if it's banned or not, or if it has a ban infraction, if it doesn't then the email was fake.
     
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