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Title: !!! Phishing - MtGox !!!
Post by: wikiaki on January 15, 2012, 05:55:00 PM
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Dear Mt.Gox user,

Your account is currently pending review, please visit https://mtgox.com/forms/verification
For those users who have had their accounts marked for review, an explanation of why were are implementing these security measures can be found here:

Security Measures Explained

“Verified” Accounts are eligible for monthly/daily transaction limits of up to 5 times the monthly limit and 10 times the daily limit.

In order to apply for the “Verified” account status please attach a copy of the following documents:
- Your government issued photo ID (passport, permanent residence card or driver’s license) and
- A scan of either your monthly utility bill (power, phone, TV, gas, water, etc.) or a certificate of residency issued by your local government.

Thanks,
The Mt.Gox team

http://host6058.de1.dp10.ru/


Title: Re: !!! Fishing - MtGox !!!
Post by: grue on January 15, 2012, 05:55:35 PM
it's "phishing"


Title: Re: !!! Phishing - MtGox !!!
Post by: wikiaki on January 15, 2012, 05:56:33 PM
;)


Title: Re: !!! Phishing - MtGox !!!
Post by: jake262144 on January 15, 2012, 06:18:12 PM
MtGox, Paypal, Ebay, internet banking sites,... everywhere where money is involved, there will be criminals trying to steal it.

Kudos to OP for noting that russian domain in time.
Beware however, of more skillful attacks using less conspicuous somain names like ntgox.com, or mtqox.com.

For the sake of all legitimate users, always pay close attention to the address bar when entering your login credentials.