Ts_Stormrage Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 A massive email just went out, and it LOOKS like it is one from Jagex, but it really isn't... Saying: "This is an automated email from Jagex Ltd., makers of RuneScape and FunOrb, sent because your account has been compromised by a third party hijacker" THIS IS FALSE! It follows with a link that seemingly leads to Jagex's sites, but it leads (mouse-over showed this) to an address based on a belgian server (home dot base dot be slash a whole lotta something - do not try this at home)... This is what free trade is causing, cuz now everyone that can go on your account can basicly empty your bank into theirs...There might be many more emails out there, so keep an eye out and be suspicious of everything! Former Leader of The Tal Shiar Alliance - An Original Tip.it ClanMember of the Wilderness Guardians and Founder of the Silent GuardiansFounder of The Conclave - A Tip.it Clan institutionTip.it Times author (click for all my articles) - When I use the wrong reasons to make the right statement, argue the reason, not the statement.MSSW4 General - Did we kick your ass too?Check us out!==> No seriously, if you like FREE GP, XP and Dung tokens, as well as Community, Opportunity and above all FUN... <==CLICK IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingless Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Oh, wow. Thanks for the alert. I've not got anything, thank god >x<" Thanks, again. I'll keep a close eye on Jagex emails now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Posted in H&A earlier too. Follow me on Twitter!FORGET NOT THE CHICKEN.I have no intrest in helping "keyers" farm xp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossed_Body Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Those kinds of things have been around for ages. If you follow what Jagex tells you, you're fine. JAGEX DOES NOT EMAIL YOU UNLESS IT'S A RECEIPT FOR MEMBERSHIP/ACCOUNT RECOVERY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakyhair Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 uh oh H4x0rz!! i didnt even think about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudgepuppy Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Here's what the fake e-mail looks like. So yeah, don't go to the link. :) [hide][/hide] ~Fudge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wavemasta Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Well that explains some stuff. Credits to Littleboy for the signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ts_Stormrage Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 Those kinds of things have been around for ages. If you follow what Jagex tells you, you're fine. JAGEX DOES NOT EMAIL YOU UNLESS IT'S A RECEIPT FOR MEMBERSHIP/ACCOUNT RECOVERY. Shows what you know: Jagex mailed me when wilderness happened, when runefest was happening, etc etc... Former Leader of The Tal Shiar Alliance - An Original Tip.it ClanMember of the Wilderness Guardians and Founder of the Silent GuardiansFounder of The Conclave - A Tip.it Clan institutionTip.it Times author (click for all my articles) - When I use the wrong reasons to make the right statement, argue the reason, not the statement.MSSW4 General - Did we kick your ass too?Check us out!==> No seriously, if you like FREE GP, XP and Dung tokens, as well as Community, Opportunity and above all FUN... <==CLICK IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossed_Body Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Shows what you know: Jagex mailed me when wilderness happened, when runefest was happening, etc etc...Yeah, but those emails don't have links for account validations. The newsletters are optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foursideking Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Lol...darn jagex. If only they didn't think updates through, then maybe they'd get rid of all the scammers. Seriously, runescape is always gonna be filled with idiots, that's why I invented 3 simple tips: 1: hide your email- on all sites you use for runescape, hide your email so noone can see it. Chances are, if someone can see it, then a scammer can too 2: public/private chat set to friends only- unless you are expecting someone, it usually isn't good to have them set to anything else 3: don't trust anyone- unless you know them in r/l, anyone you meet online shouldn't be trusted. How do you know if they've been hacked/their accs are being used to scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alistair Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Thanks for the heads up. Received it too - wonder how many people fell for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star_Fox Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Thanks for the heads up. Received it too - wonder how many people fell for it? Alot. :grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will H Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Thanks for the heads up. Received it too - wonder how many people fell for it? Alot. :grin: Sorry, had to. Cheers for the heads up. ~ W ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Latios Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Pretty sure you're not going to get a virus just from opening the link. I did it to see where it redirected to.Anyway, it was pretty easy to tell it was a fake because my registered e-mail with Jagex is a different address to the one they sent it to. IRC Nick: Hiroki | 99 Agility | Max Quest Points | 138 CombatBandos drops: 20 Hilt | 22 Chestplate | 21 Tassets | 14 Boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low C Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 If you get a link dealing with runescape from anywhere be leery.. Jagex never has you follow links through email and everything is done on their site with a secure https url. Edit: checked my email and i have it too lol, looks like i need to remove my email from runescape related sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I wonder where they get the email addresses from, I don't have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjon123 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I got it lol. But it wasn't as well done as another scam email I got: It asked me to download "first-person runescape" at multi-upload.comThe thing is, it looks EXACTLY like a jagex email unlike the one the op is talking about. 1,000 F2P Total Level Reached 10/8/10 ! [hide=Guides]Magic & Summoning Profit Spreadsheets! *UPDATES EVERY HOUR* (includes: High alch, Superheat, and Enchanting)4 BETTER alternatives to flesh crawlers[/hide] WOT WOT! ☉.☉☂ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_am_Geed Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 lol runescape fps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexek Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Why doesn't anyone send me e-mails.. :( PoetryIndexed Picture 1Indexed Picture 2 Killed my maxed Zerker pure April 2010 Rebooting Runescape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjon123 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 lol runescape fpsExactly what I thought, I was like "GF scam" 1,000 F2P Total Level Reached 10/8/10 ! [hide=Guides]Magic & Summoning Profit Spreadsheets! *UPDATES EVERY HOUR* (includes: High alch, Superheat, and Enchanting)4 BETTER alternatives to flesh crawlers[/hide] WOT WOT! ☉.☉☂ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neos_Matrix Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 My brother got a email from "Jagex" 2 weeks back. We took one look at it, and we loled. It was to make your account a Moderator. But one mistake, my brother doesn't play RS anymore :P Trolololo'ed. Barrows Items: 1x Dharok's Platelegs, 1x Veracs's Plateskirt, 1x Dharok's Greataxe, 2x Torag's Platelegs, 1x Akrisae's War Mace, 1x Ahrim's Robeskirt, 3x Akrisae's Robetop, 1x Guthan's Warspear, 1x Akrisae's Robeskirt, 1x Torag's Helm, 2x Verac's Brassard, 1x Karil's Pistol Crossbow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAncient Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 did anyone else read the title and think thtat this was just a scam thread that mods didnt delete lol Ever wanted to find street prices of RS items? Check out the SPOLI Index Nex Drops: Pernix Cowl, Pernix Chaps, Torva Helm, Torva Platebody, Zaryte Bow, Pernix Chaps, Virtus Robe Legs, Virtus Robe Top, Torva Platelegs, Zaryte Bow, Pernix Chaps, Virtus Robe Legs, Zaryte Bow, Virtus Mask, Torva Legs, Virtus Robe Legs, Virtus Robe Top, Virtus Robe Top, Zaryte Bow, Virtus Robe Legs, Virtus Robe Top, Virtus Robe Top, Torva Platelegs, Zaryte Bow, Pernix Body, Torva Platelegs, Torva Platelegs, Virtus Robe Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foursideking Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Lol...really helps to add proper punctuation, to help people better understand what you're conveying....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ts_Stormrage Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 Will edit after this post :D Former Leader of The Tal Shiar Alliance - An Original Tip.it ClanMember of the Wilderness Guardians and Founder of the Silent GuardiansFounder of The Conclave - A Tip.it Clan institutionTip.it Times author (click for all my articles) - When I use the wrong reasons to make the right statement, argue the reason, not the statement.MSSW4 General - Did we kick your ass too?Check us out!==> No seriously, if you like FREE GP, XP and Dung tokens, as well as Community, Opportunity and above all FUN... <==CLICK IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foursideking Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Lol...much better. Also good to not forget capital letters....always weird to have people staring at me when I start talking about Tang in the lower case.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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