WestMarine.com Hack?

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Rick D

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Jun 14, 2008
7,185
Hunter Legend 40.5 Shoreline Marina Long Beach CA
Got an e-mail from what purported to be West Marine asking for participation in a survey. The link would not go, so I replied same. Then I noticed it was from westmarine@e.westmarine.com... not their site. I sent WM an e-mail advising and, while I don't know if this is a hack or not, it sure has the characteristics. FYI, and here is the text of the message, all with WM logos, etc. Rick D. Dear Valued West Marine Customer, If You Enjoy Boating, We'd Like to Hear from You! You're invited to participate in our first annual West Marine Boating & Lifestyle Survey! In order to serve your boating needs better, we'd like to give you the opportunity to voice your opinions and share your views with us on boating. And, to show you our appreciation, you'll earn a very special reward - You'll Receive $10 Off Your Next Purchase at West Marine, just for taking the Survey! We're offering you a special discount coupon good for $10 off your next purchase of $50 or more at any West Marine store, just for completing the survey! You can also redeem your coupon online at www.westmarine.com or through our catalog at 1-800-BOATING (1-800-262-8464). Get Ready to Set Sail for the West Marine Boating & Lifestyle Survey! Just click on this button to get started: Or copy and paste this link into the address bar of your browser: (link deleted. RD) Thanks for letting us know what you think, and HAVE FUN BOATING! Sincerely, Your West Marine Crew
 

Phil Herring

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Mar 25, 1997
4,923
- - Bainbridge Island
That appears to be WM's domain name

...but, the trick is to look under your email software's View menu for Source. In the source you can see if the domain they're linking to is really WM's or some other.
 
Dec 2, 2003
4,245
- - Seabeck WA
Phil, I can't find a source in Outlook Express

without right clicking on the message. Works good that way though.
 
Dec 3, 2003
2,101
Hunter Legend 37 Portsmouth, RI
I got it too!

It looked legit. But the link didn't work for me, either. I never buy online from WM, anyway. So it wouldn't have done me any good. Never give up any personal info on the web to anybody who asks for it. :)
 
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Al

:) Took the survey

I took the survey and had no problems with any of it, not really that personal in fact you probably could put anything down and it would accept it. I did get my $10.00 off coupon,I'll ose it on Monday with some others i've gotten from WM Al Duquette s/v Mast Confusion Newport 30
 
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