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ChipWiegand
Helpful | Level 5
9 years ago
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Confirmation email, is this one legit?

Is this the legit confirmation message from Dropbox? Notice the reply link at the bottom of the body of the message: -----   Return-Path: <no-reply@dropbox.com> Delivered-To: Received: from bl...
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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    9 years ago

    Completely fake. The IP address is from an Internet service provider in India, and the domain is known for malware. Very likely a phishing attempt. Forward it (with full headers) to abuse@dropbox.com.

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Rich
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9 years ago

Completely fake. The IP address is from an Internet service provider in India, and the domain is known for malware. Very likely a phishing attempt. Forward it (with full headers) to abuse@dropbox.com.

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ChipWiegand
Helpful | Level 5
9 years ago

I forwarded it onwards. I suspected it was just that - phishing attempt.

  • Jane's avatar
    Jane
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    9 years ago
    Hey ChipWiegand, thanks for your cooperation on the matter! 
     
    If it’s not too much trouble for you, would you mind taking a minute of your time to fill out a survey sharing your experience using the Dropbox Community? You can access it here: http://bit.ly/2lNKIxT .
     
    [ Please feel free to get back in touch here at any time if you have any other Dropbox questions or experience any issues in the future. ]
     
    Happy Dropboxing!
     
    [This thread is now closed. If you have a similar or new question, you could post it in the Find Answers section here. Jane]

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