Domain Squattor Tricking Live Users

Justin Buser · 02-01-2006, 03:51 AM

Due to a mix up on Microsoft's part, Xbox Live users looking for technical support could be unwittingly sending their details to a domain squatter.

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Someone really goofed on this one. Here's how Microsoft is encouraging people with Xbox Live account issues to email domain squatters with their personal account information.

Step 1: Visit http://www.xboxlivediamond.com/

Step 2: Enter a gamertag that's already taken. Joystiq works for this purpose.

Step 3: Notice the error message that says: "We're Sorry!!! That GamerTag has already been registered"
Notice the following instructions: "If you believe that someone else has registered with your GamerTag, please send an email to support@xboxdiamond.com."

Step 4: Notice that xboxdiamond.com is registered with domain squatters. Oops! Hope nobody sent their Xbox Live account information (password, credit card information) to that email address!

We further hope that whoever's receiving the deluge of emails isn't impersonating Microsoft and soliciting this information from Xbox Live customers.

The domain recently changed hands on eBay. The auction can be found here, including the following text from the seller, which essentially proves that the registration was motivated by squatting:

"This can only mean Microsoft had planned on buying XboxDiamond.com as a domain to use for support. Now that I took it first-- it means Microsoft will pay BIG BUCK$ to get it back! Buy it now-- and then sell it to them!
Only reason I am selling is I need to pay off some holiday stuff-- and need to get the money asap! Good Luck this is a once and a lifetime domain!"

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Molneze · 02-01-2006, 05:18 AM

So was this whole thing a fraud then?? Cuz i was thinking about doing it. it all sounds like a good idea. Did someone just make it all up??

Molneze · 15-01-2006, 04:42 AM

Turkey Rap... Does this answere your question about the Diamond Card?????

TurkeyRap · 17-01-2006, 06:55 AM

Yea, but it didnt say i already regestered it worked. What Now?

taylor410 · 24-01-2006, 08:07 PM

No it is not a fraud, but whoever has mailked for technical support to that specific email address COULD be at risk.... the xbox.com site says that the xbox diamond card is real: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/features/perkscard.com

AIR MCNAIR 9 · 27-01-2006, 09:17 AM

Yeah, but, Has anyone received their "diamond card" yet????
I signed up for it at least 6 weeks ago. I remember it was going to take a while. not complaining....just wondering if anyone has gotten theirs yet.

Fanta · 27-01-2006, 05:51 PM

What is a diamond card?

Jay2984 · 27-01-2006, 07:23 PM

Its a card from MS that has your gamertag on it. You can use it for discounts and other useless crap at certain places. Not sure what its actually good for but I ordered mine like 2 months ago and still havent received it. I think its only available in the U.S. also.

taylor410 · 29-01-2006, 03:26 PM

Yup US only still