Think I may have been phished.

[Sliphippy]

So I think I may have been phished. I did a yahhoo search for spybot search and destroy, and payed about 40$. I recieved these emails, both sent from "Customer Support Center" <spyware1@productonlinehelp.com>:



Dear Customer,

Thank you for contacting our support team.

Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove a multitude of adware files and modules from your computer.
Spybot also can clean program and Web-usage tracks from your system, which is especially useful if you share your computer.

The Spybot is available for direct download via the link below:
http://membersareaasp.com/software/spybot.exe
If the page fails to load please copy and paste the link in your browser Address Bar.

Click here to enter the member's area to download Spybot:
http://membersareaasp.com/15
If the page fails to load please copy and paste the link in your browser Address Bar.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any further assistance.

To ensure prompt service, please include all correspondence when responding.

Best Regards,

David Jones
Customer Support Specialist
The username and password I received are:

Edit: Removed username and password but kept note.

It wasn't until afterward that my son informed me that it was likely a phishing scam. I've already looked into canceling the charges, and I haven't downloaded anything.

[tashi]

Hello Sliphippy,

I'm afraid you were cheated, Spybot - Search & Destroy is freeware for personal use and does not need to be purchased (although we appreciate any donation).

This is our homepage: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html


I've already looked into canceling the charges, and I haven't downloaded anything. Definitely call your credit card company to cancel the payment.

Best regards, tashi