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    March 11, 2014, 10:23:37 AM
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    Since a couple of weeks I've been receiving some emails from Bitstamp which obviously they were FAKES.
    Today, I received an email from BTC-E and I have a bad feeling about all of this.

    English is not my native language, but it seems that they're poorly written.

    Fake bitstamp email #1:




    Fake bitstamp email #2:



    Fake BTC-E email #1








    What the hell is happening here?

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    March 11, 2014, 10:31:10 AM
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    receiving these almost everyday. Tongue

    Last emails:

     
    BTC-E
    <no_reply@btc-e.com>    Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 3:40 PM
    Why is this message in Spam? It's similar to messages that were detected by our spam filters. Learn more
    To: ############
    Reply | Reply to all | Forward | Print | Delete | Show original

    Hello!
    We inform you that you scan the downloaded document # 14327223 http://ge.tt/api/1/files/355v3rP1/0/blob?download can not be verified for the following reason:
    -Specified in the certificate data in a language other than the language passport data
    Please provide a new file to check.
    Sincerely,

    Representative Director
    BTC-E Co., Ltd.







    Bitstamp
    <info@bitstamp.net>    Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 12:04 AM
    To########

    Hello ! We are apologize
    Your Wallet Has Been Closed .

    - For other Details Please check this Document.

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    March 11, 2014, 10:33:56 AM
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    But this is something new, I didn't received any of these since recently...
    Bitstamp said they were hacked and the email list was stolen, but this means that btc-e was hacked too?  Angry

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    March 11, 2014, 10:47:07 AM
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    Quote from: X_X_X on March 11, 2014, 10:33:56 AM
    But this is something new, I didn't received any of these since recently...
    Bitstamp said they were hacked and the email list was stolen, but this means that btc-e was hacked too?  Angry

    May be attacker is using same list obtained from bitstamp to spam user. As they can simply guess that most of people may have same email associated to different exchanges.

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    March 11, 2014, 10:57:48 AM
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    DO NOT OPEN ANY PDF FILES, YOUR WALLET MIGHT BE GONE!!!!

    EDIT: If you have move your coins immediately.

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    March 11, 2014, 11:07:06 AM
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    I've been receiving the same bitstamp shit but they alwayys landed in my spam so its definitely not a good sign and throw red flags I never opened mail plus I also read earlier in the forum that people are receiving phasing emails from blockchain as well where are got emails saying you transaction is not been completed they will ask u to click on the link and will take you to the unreal blockchain.info login page. Stay alert guys !!!

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    March 11, 2014, 11:16:04 AM
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    Just came on to warn people about the BTC-e one doing the rounds. Somewhere along the way an email list has been acquired and someone seems to be phishing across all the markets. Just remember not to click on links from the emails and don't rely on them hitting the spam folder. The BTC-e one reached my inbox and if some people with a bit more experience get their hands on this list you can expect some very convincing fakes.

    If you run an exchange never make people download files and create/publish an email link policy so that people can identify genuine emails from your company.

    If you use exchanges then don't click on a link or attachment in any email unless you were specifically expecting it I.e. Two factor auth, and even then be careful because these threats will evolve.

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    March 11, 2014, 11:17:43 AM
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    Is it me or are all the hackers working double shifts of late. It's like Faty mark has inspired them all to get to work or something.
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    March 13, 2014, 09:26:26 AM
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    NEW Scam emails:

    bitcoin zakaz@mtk-gr.ru
       
    5:38 AM (9 hours ago)
          
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    Dear User

    you get new funds 10.944 BTC Please Click On the link To active your Funds
    and download the invoice

    https://bitcoin.org/releases/active/funds/10btc/1LpursCfDsiQcg6v6isdYFyKe4DNtYoXk2


    Greetings


    bitcoin Team

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    March 13, 2014, 09:26:56 AM
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    Another:

    KnCMiner info@kncminer.com via smtp.com
       
    11:40 PM (15 hours ago)
          
    to me


    Dear Client,

    Per your request, we have canceled your service. Billing on this account will cease as of 2014-03-11. Your confirmation number is 82022629.

    Should you wish to reactivate your account, please click here and fill your information.

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    March 13, 2014, 10:53:17 AM
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    i dont think its from a bitstamp hack. as i have 3 accounts with them, and never received any spam.

    so its likely from another source. maybe you signed up to a BFL newsletter and they sold your personal information, maybe it was a gambling site, or even mtgox selling data to gain more assets for their legal defence.

    either way never EVER check your email, or facebook on the computer that stores your wallet.dat.

    i think its time people bought a raspberry pi to only have one function. to store their wallets. no gaming, no downloading free apps, no surfing porn. purely use the raspberry pi to hold your funds.
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