I had an enquiry for a client about an email they received, as soon as I saw the content and who it was referring to, it was obviously a scam I blogged about earlier, and with SEDO here.
The ones I received, were sent directly to my email address, supposedly from the WHOIS record of my domain. That wouls make sense, as it should be that person responsible for the renwal or registering of the domain.
My clients one however, was sent via the contact form on her website.
It pretty much says the same thing, but it is the first I have seen sent using this method.
Possibly passing Antispam due to the originating email coming from the sites mailserver.
Here is the content of the email
Below is the result of your feedback form. It was submitted by
(paul@cnbcgov.org.cn) on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 22:47:02
—————————————————————————feedbacktype: General Information
name: paul
comments: Dear CEO,
We are CNBC IT Co.,Limted, which is the domain name registration organization in China, which mainly deal with international company\’s in china. We have something important need to confirm with your company.
On the May 06, 2009, we received an application formally. One company named huaxia Investment (china) Co., Ltd applied for the Internet brand name \”clientdomain\” and the Domain names \”clientdomain.cn\” \”clientdomain.asia\” etc. . which involve internet intellectual property right of your company.
These days we are dealing with it. In order to deal with this issue better,We would like to get the affirmation of your company,please contact us by telephone or email as soon as possible. Please let someone in your company who is responsible for trademark or intellectual right contact me freely.
Best Regards,
paul
CNBC IT Co.,LimtedTel:+86-797-6654451
Fax:+86-797-6654452
Web:www.cnbcgov.org.cn2009-05-06
paul
So you will see that the information hasnt really changed, but the delivery has.
Let me know in the comments if you have seen any variations on this.
