There is a new phishing scam that has been making the e-mail rounds this month. It’s made to resemble a GoDaddy email telling you that your account has too many directories. They attempt to get you to follow a link to automatically “fix” this issue – alas that link really points to a Russian domain where they attempt to collect your various information and login details. Here is an example email:
Subject: Status Alert: Your account contains more than [number] directories.
Body: Your account contains more than [number] directories and may pose a potential performance risk to the server.
Please reduce the number of directories for your account to prevent possible account deactivation.
In order to prevent your account from being locked out we recommend that you create special tmp directory.
Or use the link below:
[fakeGoDaddy link which really points to a Russian domain]
If you should happen to come across one of these emails do NOT click any links inside of it. Instead contact GoDaddy directly through GoDaddy.com or by calling them at 480.505.8877.