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marcomad — Mon, 26 May 2008 13:23:39 +0000

Es geht 'ne E-Mail rum widebum.
Und offenbar noch intensiver im englisch sprachigen Raum. Und dennoch. Ich erhalten sie ebenfalls. Fleissig immer wieder und konsequent verschafft sie sich neuen Zugang in mein Postfach. Der Fragende ist tatsächlich jemand aus meinem Adressbuch.

Die Rede ist von FanBox - Question it. Und die Mail ist einfach:

Von: "Question_It" <question_it@fanboxnotes.com>
An: <...>
Betreff: yoyo has asked you a question
yoyo asked you a question. View the question and answer it.

Ein Hauch von Abbinder-Text und das war's.

Der Link hinter "View the question" beinhaltet die "...src=ViralWidgetEmail...". So so. Klingt irgendwie unkoscher.
Jede Menge Foren-Fragen gibt es zur Question it-Mail. "WTF is Question it?" und "How get I them off?" Immer wieder fällt dann doch mal jemand auf diese Mail rein.

Dabei scheint FanBox ein ganz normaler social networkender Haufen à la MySpace, Second Life, Facebook und Co. zu sein. Ein webbasiertes Desktop à la Windows mit Word-Verarbeiter, Datenlagerfläche und Backup-Funktion sowie Meetingpoint mit integriertem Marktplatz und zig Spielerein. Software, Anwendungen, Musik und Videos werden von den Mitgliedern an andere Zahlungswillige verscherbelt. Das vordergründige Augenmerk liegt selbstverständlich in einer tollen Gemeinschaft, welche ihre Profile schön gestalten kann und ganz viele Freunde und Schon-bald-Freunde hat, mit denen man sich austauschen kann. Natürlich auch per angebotenem Instant-Messenger und SMS-Versand. Sowie die "Qusetion-it-Applikation", ebenfalls von SMS.ac. Ein Unternehmen, welches offenbar in FanBox aufgegangen ist und bereits als agierender Spammer bekannt ist.

Darüber hinaus scheint der Laden in San Diego lukrativ zu sein. Die selbst ernannte "world's largest mobile community" wirbt damit, eine unglaublich nette Arbeitsatmosphäre zu haben und sucht jede Menge Software Engenineers und Web Designer.

Unschön sind die gleichlautenden Berichte derjenigen, die dann doch dem Zucken ihres Fingers nicht wiederstehen konnten und wissen mussten, wie die Frage lautet. In der Regel ist der Versender auch jemand aus dem eigenen Adressbuch. Das macht den Klick verlockender. "Würdest Du lügen, wenn es niemandem verletzen würde?" Oder "Glaubst Du, dass die Liebe blind ist?" Ein Klick auf "Yes" (oder auch "No") lässt augenblicklich den Auskunftgebenen zum registrierten Mitglied von FanBox werden. Ein Auslog-Button wird vergebens gesucht. Die Keksdose wird im Rechner ausgeschüttet. Das Adressbuch wird ausgelesen. Mit "Unsubscribe" werden unzählige Möglichkeiten angeboten (nur kein unsubscribe) und jeder Klick dient wohl nur zur Bestätigung der E-Mail-Existenz. (Jede real existierende und aktive E-Mail ist wertvolles Adressmaterial, welches freudig verhökert werden kann.)

Offenbar ist die Funktion, den Account wieder zu löschen, unter dem Feature "SMS" versteckt. Hier wird nicht nur die mobile Telefonie involviert sondern auch jegliche Form von "Short Messages". Klingt fast logisch, wäre der Rest nicht so harmisch.

Der einfachste Schutz ist, die Domain komplett zu sperren. Also "*fanboxmail.com" oder auch "*smsacfriends.com" in die Blacklist eintragen und der Spuk ist vorbei.

WOOHOO!!! More Fanbox SPAM!

jaredude — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 06:11:22 +0000

I was so excited to hear that Monique had a question waiting for me at Fanbox. Yes, another day with a SPAM from Fanbox. Or as I like to call them SPAMBox. They'll keep sending, I'll keep posting. Good news on the Fanbox SPAM front though! Websites like Spam Huntress, Steve Riley, Techcrunch, and even my own blog show up on the first page of a Google search for the keyword fanbox or fanbox.com.

For newbies to the web, typing in the domain name into their default search page is fairly common. The more they can see that Fanbox is indeed a SPAM business, the sooner they can protect themselves from getting phished.

Fanbox.com SPAM Celebrates Two for Tuesday!!!

jaredude — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:51:20 +0000

Fanbox.com SPAM! It's what's for dinner!!!

I really feel like I providing a great public service by posting about Fanbox SPAM. I've noticed that page views to my posts about Fanbox SPAM have gone up lately. Most likely because of their increased SPAMMING. And because I'm currently listed in the #1 spot on Google if you type in Fanbox SPAM.

It would be great to be listed at the #1 spot when someone just types in fanbox or fanbox.com. I've found that Internet newbies aren't familiar with the URL bar. They actually type in the domain name in their Yahoo or Google search box. I've seen it happen first hand. These are the poor people who are most likely to get suckered into Fanbox's SPAM scam. If you'd like to help protect poor, innocent newbies like my grandma, write a blog about Fanbox.com and link to this blog.

There is no need to tell Fanbox to stop. They will just ignore you and keep SPAMMING you and trying to phish your passwords. The more content there is about Fanbox being SPAM, the more the message will get out there. Communication with each other (non-spammers) is the way to fight SPAM.

Check it out! "Elizabeth" asked me a question using the "Curiosity Solution" application on Fanbox.com (aka SPAMBOX)

Fanbox SPAM Loads up my Inbox

jaredude — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:24:18 +0000

The Fanbox SPAM continues to fill my inbox these days. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if it gets to the point that I'll have nothing but Fanbox SPAM posts on my blog! The latest SPAM from Fanbox is a request for someone to be my "fan". This time it came from Jessica. I know a lot of Jessicas. Hopefully none of them are naive enough to get phished by Lord Fanbox the SPAMBox. Either way, another SPAM from Fanbox and another post by me.

Mạng xã hội fanbox

Lizzi — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:14:55 +0000

Trụ sở chính ở San Diego, CA, Fanbox (thường được biết đến dưới tên gọi SMS.ac) được thành lập vào tháng 10 năm 2000.
FanBox (http://www.fanbox.com) và SMS là những dịch vụ được cung cấp bởi SMS.ac Inc.

Các chức năng chính:

-Lưu trữ trực tuyến 2Gb

- Sử dụng các tính năng như chat yahoo, MSN.. cùng một lúc và lướt web hệt như bạn đang sử dụng màn hình desktop của mình

-Chia sẻ file với bạn bè: nhạc, file doc, ảnh...

Nghe nhạc, xem video clip trực tuyến( các file do người dùng khác chia xẻ).

-Viết blog

Fanbox.com là một dạng của hệ điều hành Web. Với Fanbox, bạn có thể duyệt Web, Chat, xử lý văn bản và lưu trữ File, ngoài ra nó còn có rất nhiều ứng dụng trên nền web cho bạn lựa chọn. Với fanbox bạn có thể liên lạc với bạn bè và chia sẻ hoặc lưu trữ dữ liệu riêng cho mình. Giao diện của Fanbox giống như màn hình destop Vista với nhiều icons có chức năng xử lý văn bản Word, duyệt web và quản lý files... Với Fanbox, bạn có thể chat trên MSN, yahoo, GTalk cùng một lúc.

Người dùng có thể upload và quản lý hình ảnh từ bất kỳ một chiếc máy vi tính nào và có thể chia sẻ cho những người khác hoặc lưu giữ cá nhân.

FanBox cũng là nơi tuyệt vời để bạn lưu trữ những files quan trọng. Những dữ liệu này có thể được back up qua Fanbox từ bất kỳ một máy vi tính nào.

Fanbox cho phép lưu trữ trữ trực tuyến (2GB). Bạn có thể upload ảnh, video, nhạc... và chia sẻ với bạn bè hoặc giữ riêng tư. (Có tính năng chia sẻ files như facebook).
Fanbox cũng cung cấp nhiều games, ứng dụng và các công cụ mà bạn có thể đưa vào trang của mình (Cái này như dạng Widget). Có hơn 10.000 ứng dụng và games cho bạn chọn.

Fanbox cũng không có quảng cáo như mạng xã hội Ning.

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Fanbox cho phép bạn mua, bán và thúc đẩy sản phẩm điện tử thông qua web và công nghệ điện thoại. FanBox tạo ra các công cụ cho phép người sử dụng kiếm tiền.

Profile Page

Cho phép người sử dụng liên lạc với bạn bè và hiển thị nội dung trang web của mình với nhiều khả năng điều chỉnh theo ý mốn và các công cụ thông tin.

Bạn sử dụng cách kéo-và-thả để cá nhân hoá themes, đưa nhạc, video, hình ảnh, blog và nhiều ứng dụng khác như: email, tin tức, tin nhắn và thư thoại...

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Chú ý: Fanbox thường tự động tìm vào danh sách friends list của bạn và tự động gửi thư dưới dạng câu hỏi vào địa chỉ bạn bè của bạn. đây là một trong những tính năng hết sức khó chịu đối với hầu hết nạn nhân bị bom thư của FanBox.

Ví dụ như thế này:

From: Question_It12@fanboxnotes.com Add Mobile Alert
Yahoo! DomainKeys has confirmed that this message was sent by fanboxnotes.com. Learn more
To: me
Date: 25 Mar 2008 22:02:37 -0700
Subject: Jenny has asked you a question
Jenny asked you a question. View the question and answer it.

This email was sent by Jenny while using the Question It application by Curiosity Solutions. Go here to learn more or stop receiving emails from friends using Question It. 255 G Street #723, San Diego, CA 92101, USA.

Nếu bạn là nạn nhân là không thích bị làm phiền, tốt nhất đừng click vào view question, mà hãy dùng bộ lọc và tống nó vào mục thư rác "spam".

Bài viết bởi Lizzi

Fanbox

jaredude — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:41:31 +0000

Fanbox SPAM continues to roll in. Today, I received another SPAM from Fanbox "user" Lucy. I don't know Lucy. Come to think about it, I've never known a Lucy. Apparently, she wants to be my fan. Only problem is that I'm not on Fanbox.

Whether its a "fan" request or a "question", don't respond to SPAMbox!

Be sure to mark the email as SPAM so that you up their chances of getting blocked.

Don't register or give out your password. They are phishing for passwords to continue their scam.

Help fight SPAM by blogging about SPAMMERS like Fanbox and linking to websites that are already blogging about Fanbox.

If you checkout Google Trends, there is a sharp increase in searches on Google for fanbox, similar to their trend when they were spamming people through SMS.ac. The blog community can help reduce SPAMMERS like Fanbox by raising awareness and generating search engine results that let people know that Fanbox is a SPAM company.

Have a nice day :-D

Fanbox SPAM Continues the SCAM

jaredude — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:03:45 +0000

Fanbox Continues their SPAM policy. I received yet another SPAM from this company. Supposedly they think that by putting an address in the bottom of an email makes it ok to waste the expenses of Yahoo!'s mail servers. Have you been getting any emails that look like this:

On the lighter side of things, they block their own email from their online email application :-P

SPAMbox

jaredude — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 17:38:04 +0000

Today I received another question from a "member" on Fanbox (which I now refer to as SPAMbox). So, I search Google for: fanbox spam. At the time of this writing, I'm #4 on the list, but what cracks me up is the obvious seeding that SPAMbox has done on the web.

For example, take the posting they've done on the Office Tweaks blog. There is a comment there by a guy named "TJ Brown" that is an obvious seed for Fanbox.

I love FanBox! They have so many cool applications and features on their desktop! Their social network aspect rivals even MySpace and Facebook! I looked up the old stuff on SMS.ac, and who cares? It wasn’t even a big deal and they have since discontinued offering sms service. So stop crying and give the site a chance.

- TJ

Give me a friggin break! Sounds like he's trying to sell me a used Pinto. Fanbox is SPAM, plain and simple. No other company out there sends me emails with "questions" from people I don't know and "questions/invites" from people I do know. Fanbox will phish your password, SPAM your friends, and phish their passwords.

Fanbox is a scam. Every message I receive, I mark it as SPAM and post another blog to help spread the word. Judging by the number of posts I have about Fanbox, you can see that I've been SPAMMED a lot lately. Keep the emails coming, I'll keep posting.

FanBox Admits to Being a SPAMMER and Phisher

jaredude — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:54:31 +0000

I'm feeling miscievious. After a friend of mine was phished by SMS.ac (now FanBox), I can't help but spread the word of SPAMMER and Phisher FanBox. Their recent spurt in popularity is alarming. They have a slick interface and are suckering people in by the tens of thousands.

Don't fall for your friend "Elizabeth" having a question for you. They got phished! Mark anything that comes into your inbox from FanBox as SPAM and report them to phishtank.com

Fanbox is SPAM

jaredude — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:33:03 +0000

Helping spread the word one SPAMMER and Phisher at a time...

I've been receiving emails from "people I know" that "have questions", "want to share a picture", etc. The links lead to a very elaborate phishing website: fanbox.com. Despite all the really cool web 2.0 features, utilizing AJAX to make things look like a Windows desktop, make no mistake about it, Fanbox is SPAM. They will phish your password and SPAM your friends. There are a few other bloggers out there helping to spread the word. Please do the same.

Spamhuntress

Steve Riley

Spread the word to your friends on Myspace, Facebook, Hi5, where ever you network. Let's get Fanbox to have to change their name again. They used to be sms.ac, until they got ferreted out. Cheers!

Effin FanBox

Karthik — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 06:03:22 +0000

I got these mails on my gmail id this morning. 3 mails inside a minute. Now I immediately knew it was some scam. They want me to give them my mail id and password, so that they can not only mail all my friends and make it look like it's actually a safe site, but also take over my mail id. Go eff yourself you losers. A word of caution for users though. DON'T CLICK ON ANY LINKS YOU GET FROM FANBOX. JUST REPORT THESE MAILS AS SPAM.

What I am wondering is, how on earth did they get hold of just my e-mail id ? Or have other people also been getting this ? Read more about this here.

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prodigypk861266 has asked you a question on FanBox

Becky wants to be your loyal fan

Your Fanbox Account Information

With FanBox, you can:

	-	Enjoy over 10,000 applications today, including games, Web-based Word Processor and Instant Messenger
	-	Automatically backup your PC files and access them on the Web. 2 GB Free!
	-	Get fans fast and manage your fan base!
	-	Make money when others notice and add applications from your profile.

============================== == We hope you're already having fun on FanBox! Have you checked out these areas yet?

GAMES - Play them on your FanBox Desktop, or place them on your public profile for others to enjoy. You can even challenge your friends and compare scores!

COMMUNITY FILES - Enjoy music, video, photos, and documents with others. Your Community Files folder is on your FanBox Desktop.

SUGGEST! - Got ideas to improve the site? We're eager to hear your suggestions!

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Another face of Spam

dirtyraven — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:00:45 +0000

Even though that I love to eat spam meat (at breakfast), that doesn't mean I also love to receive those (unsolicited mails) at my mailbox. One of my legendary and gothic email address: the(underscore)gr8(underscore)lover(underscore)08(at)yahoo(dot)com - despite being inactive for years and activated again with the new ajax look few months before, it still attracts SPAM in large amounts. So I decided to cancel that account.

And now that I've got a new email, I've got another taste of spam.

At my inbox, the subject seems to be legitimate, a contact that notifies us they're switching to Fanbox email. Not only that, they also sent an invitation to answer a certain question then invites you to create an account on them. Next thing I knew, the IE7 tabs multiplies fast (with all links on fanbox), and the browser freezes. I should have known it, I'm quite hesitant about following the link on my inbox, I should have googled it first, if only they don't bugged me and kept me sending mails. And now, even if I never signed up, I got the "Welcome to Fanbox" email after logging in again on another browser. I followed the cancel link (and I never learned), and an error I got, telling me that they'll continue to send "messages" (that is, SPAM, on my vocubulary) and the deletion will take effect in 24 hours. AS IF.

PHISHERS. A brief description about Fanbox was blogged by Jared Tracy. And here I am, ending up changing my passwords for extra security. Spread the word, fellow bloggers.