"Squarespace ICANN New Policy Domain Suspension" Scams

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Updated: Mar. 8, 2018 2018-03-08T02:52:02
Posted: Mar. 8, 2018 2018-03-08T02:48:01
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Squarespace customers who have received fake "ICANN New Policy Domain Suspension" emails like the one below, which claim their domain names will be suspended if they fail to complete some outlined process, are asked not to click on the links in them. This is because we have noticed that scammers are currently sending out fake Squarespace emails which have links that go to phishing websites that steal online account usernames and passwords.

Squarespace customers should always go directly to www.squarespace.com and sign into their accounts from there. If there is something that they need to do, they will be notified after signing in. And, if they are still unsure, they should pick up the phone and contact Squarespace to verify.

A "Squarespace Domains Expiration" Scam

Subject: ICANN New Policy

Date: Sunday, March 4, 2018 3:38 PM

From: Squarespace <fgrfgg@ghoenix.com>

Squarespace

DOMAINS

** Please note that failure to complete the process outlined below will lead to the suspension of your domain name. **

Dear Customer,

Please read this important e-mail carefully.

Recently you registered, transferred, or modified the contact information for one or more of your domain name(s). ICANN requires all accredited registrars to validate your new contact information. You can read about ICANN's new policy at: http://www.icann.org/en/re sources/registrars/raa/approve d-with-specs-27jun13-en.htm#wh ois-accuracy.

You will have also received this notice if we could not successfully deliver a WHOIS Data Reminder Policy (WDRP) email or a renewal reminder notice.

In order to ensure your domain name(s) remain active, you must now click the following link and follow the instructions provided:

Confirm Your Email Now

Failure to follow the above link and complete this process will eventually lead to the suspension of your domain name(s).

If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Thank you for your attention,

Squarespace

If you have any questions, reply to this email. We’re happy to help.

Our award-winning Customer Care Team is available 24/7 at support.squarespace.com.

BLOG • HELP & SUPPORT • ANSWERS • CONTACT US • TWITTER • INSTAGRAM

Squarespace, Inc. 225 Varick Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10014

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May 21, 2018 at 7:32 PM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: Kadyan Jasmine <gelsworxup@misseboothnm.com>
Subject: SQUARESPACE Subscription Renewal Notice
Date: 18 May 2018 at 20:00:54 BST
Squarespace
DOMAINS
This notification is being sent to you as a contractual requirement of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Number (ICANN) WOHIS policy. When you registered your domain with us, you agreed to keep your contact information in ACCOUNT MANAGER current, and WHOIS policy mandates that we ask you to verify and/or update this information periodically.
Your domain(s) are scheduled to renew today to keep your domain active and prevent service interruption, Check that auto-renew is enabled in the Billing panel.
Check that your billing credit card is up to date."
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March 8, 2018 at 10:36 AM by an anonymous user from: Los Angeles, California, United States
Another one:
"From: mvbvn@hbornwitham.com
** Please note that failure to complete the process outlined below will lead to the suspension of your domain name. **
Dear Customer,
Please read this important e-mail carefully.
Recently you registered, transferred, or modified the contact information for one or more of your domain name(s). ICANN requires all accredited registrars to validate your new contact information. You can read about ICANN's new policy at: http://www.icann.org /en/resources/registrars/raa/approved-with-specs-27jun13-en.htm#whois-accuracy.
You will have also received this notice if we could not successfully deliver a WHOIS Data Reminder Policy (WDRP) email or a renewal reminder notice.
In order to ensure your domain name(s) remain active, you must now click the following link and follow the instructions provided:
Confirm Your Email Now
Failure to follow the above link and complete this process will eventually lead to the suspension of your domain name(s).
If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Thank you for your attention,
Squarespace
If you have any questions, reply to this email. We’re happy to help.
Our award-winning Customer Care Team is available 24/7 at support.squarespace.com.
BLOG • HELP & SUPPORT • ANSWERS • CONTACT US • TWITTER • INSTAGRAM
Squarespace, Inc. 225 Varick Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10014"
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March 8, 2018 at 9:40 AM by info
Here is another scam:
"- Forwarded message -
From: charles filby <charlespaul.filby@sodexo.com>
Date: Mon, Feb 26, 2018 at 10:56 AM
Subject: your domains will be suspended
Please click the link below to verify the contact information for the domain(s) you have registered through Squarespace.
If you do not verify your contact information, your domains will be suspended and you will not be able to use them until suspension has been lifted.
Domains Awaiting Verification
Sincerely,
The Squarespace Team"
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