So I tried to log in to my BTC-e account, they just came back online apparently. When I typed in my password (valid July 24 2017)... I received a message that reads
"btc-e.nz says 'your password has expired. The link to generate a new password has been sent to your e-mail.' "
But the FAQ on BTC-e.nz reads:
"Cases of phishing emails have been more frequent recently.
We would like to officially acknowledge our users that we never send any verification letters by email, please do not open files and do not follow links in those letters."
*But* according to
https://www.reddit.com/r/litecoin/comments/5apjcd/btce_warning/"1.1. Starting from September 30, 2016 all BTC-e accounts will undergo the password changing procedure. - On your first login to account you will see a notification that your password has expired. You will be asked to reset your password. A message with a confirmation link will be sent to your e-mail. You must click this link in order to receive a new password. Make sure you save your new password in a secure location, otherwise you will have to recover the password again. - After the first password reset your account will not be blocked."
I think they were quoting BTC-e, and I think I successfullly reset my password there once or twice this way...by receiveing e-mails and following their instructions. I think they included links.
I then received this message in my e-mail junk box:
" Dear (redacted)
We have received a request to reset the password for your account.
To reset your password please go to:
https://btc-e.nz/confirm/(redacted)
If you're not going to reset your password, simply delete this message.
IP: (redacted)
Login: (redacted)
Regards,
Administration of BTC-E.COM "
So...is it safe to follow the instructions in these e-mails from BTC-e.nz or not? i.e. is it safe to click the link they sent...