Warning?

This was a good spot and thanks for putting this notice on the forum.

We received the same email did not suspect it was a phishing scam.

Now we do suspect it is a phishing scam and fortunately for us, we logged into HostelTimes using a new browser (always advisable to use a new browser and not click on "links" expecially in an email).

When we logged into the "real" HostelTimes, our bed inventory was up which really does show that this email was not from HostelTimes.

Yesterday (1/12/2009) we received a 2nd similar type email (shown below with links I de-activated). This email was flagged by Microsoft/Hotmail as a phishing email

So, beware!

I have contacted Hosteltimes in both instances to advise them and have not heard a response from them.

Here's my email and the recent (new) phishing email:

Here' the message the message I sent hosteltimes a short while ago:

It appears that someone is spoofing or phishing using the hosteltimes name. This is the 2nd report and this report is of a new email that we just received in addition to the original one I just wrote about. The first one has been posted on www.hostelmanagement.com. Windows Live also blocked it and I did not open any of the links.

Here is the complete message received on 12/1/2009 for you to research:

Dear Manager or Owner of Hostel.

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Greetings from Hostel Times.com Online booking Network.
We are on a big promotion with Google Company in Japan and Korea and china with their language website. We hope to send lots of Asian Backpackers to your hostel with On-LINE confirmed reservation.

Please check all information, availability, prices and update more pictures for your hostel...
[url]http://www.hosteltimes.co/inbo

If you need any help, a detailed manual is available under the "Help" Menu when you see In-Box web page. If you would like further assistance or would like us to insert your initial rooms and availability for your hostel, please click below the Link and send your request. We will answer you briefly.
[url]http://www.hosteltimes.co/En/Email/En_MailContactUs.as

If you do not know your ID and Password, please click below the Link
[url]http://www.hosteltimes.co/En/Email/En_MailContactUs.as
Best regards
The Backpackers Best Friend.
Hostel Times.com network
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