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Parson Brown

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2006

In ur base...

The one true [Hope]

E/

12 Sep 2009 at 22:52 - 1

Edit by Neo Nugget

Quote:

Originally Posted by martin kerstein

I can assure you that this is not a scam but a legit survey conducted in our name. Survey monkey is s widely used tool.

I apologize for the confusion that might have been caused by the fact that this was not coming from an ArenaNet mail address.

On the other hand, it is a good thing that you guys stay vigilant

Got this email today. Sound safe?

ArenaNet Needs Your Help! Tell Us Who You Are for a Chance to Get the New Guild Wars 2 Art Book.‏

Dear Xxxx,

We are a software design company working for a game development organization that wants to better understand your Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) experience from the perspective of people like you.

You have been prequalified because you indicated that you would be interested in a follow up survey conducted by ArenaNet on September 2008. By completing the survey, you will not only help make the ArenaNet community better, but you will also have the opportunity to receive a Guild Wars 2 Concept Art Book initially distributed during PAX 2009. Respondents who agree to a follow up interview after the survey will receive the book. If you are selected, we will inform you via e-mail within 24-48 hours of completing the survey with an invitation including time and dates.

This survey should take about 30 minutes to complete, depending on your answers. Please respond as soon as possible – this survey is open for a limited time.

It goes on to give instructions for the survey.

BenjZee

Forge Runner

Join Date: Dec 2006

The Overacheivers [Club]

Mo/

12 Sep 2009 at 22:53 - 2

Sounds dodgey to me....careful
Whos it from?

End

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2008

Rubbing Potassium on water fountains.

LF guild that teaches MTSC (did it long ago before gw2 came out and I quit...but I barely remember)

N/A

12 Sep 2009 at 23:04 - 3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parson Brown

Got this email today. Sound safe?

ArenaNet Needs Your Help! Tell Us Who You Are for a Chance to Get the New Guild Wars 2 Art Book.‏

Dear Xxxx,

We are a software design company working for a game development organization that wants to better understand your Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) experience from the perspective of people like you.

You have been prequalified because you indicated that you would be interested in a follow up survey conducted by ArenaNet on September 2008. By completing the survey, you will not only help make the ArenaNet community better, but you will also have the opportunity to receive a Guild Wars 2 Concept Art Book initially distributed during PAX 2009. Respondents who agree to a follow up interview after the survey will receive the book. If you are selected, we will inform you via e-mail within 24-48 hours of completing the survey with an invitation including time and dates.

This survey should take about 30 minutes to complete, depending on your answers. Please respond as soon as possible – this survey is open for a limited time.

It goes on to give instructions for the survey.

Got the same email....probably gonna forward it to ncsoft...they'd be the one who would know.

Parson Brown

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2006

In ur base...

The one true [Hope]

E/

12 Sep 2009 at 23:04 - 4

From [email protected]

I think it may be legit only because I did agree to a survey when applying for Test Krewe.

Edit: Searched Artifact Group, they're a marketing firm in Seatle.

"Artefact is a Seattle-based creative consultancy where we synthesize the disciplines of research and design to deliver breakthrough user experiences that people love.

Our understanding of our clients’ customers, business, and market is what empowers us to establish our clients as market innovators. And it’s what empowers them to earn their reputation as companies that understand their customers as demonstrated by the great products they deliver.

At Artefact, we put users at the heart of the experiences we create. Our dedication to the “user” in the user experiences we create helps our clients to compete, delight and succeed."

Raiku

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

W/

12 Sep 2009 at 23:06 - 5

got the same thing

Shyft the Pyro

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

NYC, USA

E/Mo

12 Sep 2009 at 23:08 - 6

Got the same thing. Never applied for the Test Krewe, but I vaguely remember participating in a Summer 08 ANet survey, which the email references...

Either way, I'm not touching this without official clarification.

Aba

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2006

Vancouver,Canada

12 Sep 2009 at 23:17 - 7

Got my E-mail as well......
Interested in if this is for reals

DarkRazzie

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2009

Lost in Tyria

MAGE

W/Mo

12 Sep 2009 at 23:17 - 8

I think it's fine folks... I just took the survey... it's clean and straight-forward. No ads or anything through the questionaire. If you applied for the test krewe, this looks like the survey they were talking about. The questions are all relating to "Arenanet".

CyberMesh0

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jul 2005

Charter Vanguard [CV]

N/Me

12 Sep 2009 at 23:18 - 9

I have also received this email. I did not apply for the Test Krewe.

slowerpoke

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2007

Cuba

12 Sep 2009 at 23:22 - 10

I did not receive the email and im disappointed i missed the chance to get scammed.

BenjZee

Forge Runner

Join Date: Dec 2006

The Overacheivers [Club]

Mo/

12 Sep 2009 at 23:27 - 11

I want this book

no email though

Chicken of the Seas

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2006

California, USA

Vulpes Velox [Fox]

Me/

12 Sep 2009 at 23:28 - 12

I applied for the test krewe and did not receive this email. Maybe mine hasn't come yet or its totally random.

HawkofStorms

Hall Hero

Join Date: Aug 2005

E/

12 Sep 2009 at 23:30 - 13

I got the email for some reason.
Did not apply for the test krewe.

I do not think this is legit, until a.net says otherwise. I would strongly suggest no one go to this website until we are sure it is legit. Even if the site seems fine, it could contain spyware/malicious softeware.

Aba

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2006

Vancouver,Canada

12 Sep 2009 at 23:32 - 14

Yup went ahead and did the survey.....nuttin wrong with it.....looks like there just wanting Some information about general MMO players.
Though they did mention something I found Odd....
Cell phones and MMO's...........Iphone MMO's???LOL

El Presidente

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

Lookout Post #1, Andes Mountains

Custer Was Ganked [7th]

R/

12 Sep 2009 at 23:32 - 15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parson Brown

Edit: Searched Artifact Group, they're a marketing firm in Seatle.

Got one about 2 hours ago, too.

My question is ~ Is Anet now farming out/selling our email addresses to marketing firms?

If I even did take the Anet survey back then and agreed to a follow-up one...it was for any additional from Anet and certainly never for another party.

Eskimoz

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2009

My house

W/

12 Sep 2009 at 23:50 - 16

How the hell could they even know you play Guildwars and what your email is?

Loggin yer keys brah.

Shadowhaze

Nothing, tra la la?

Join Date: Oct 2007

12 Sep 2009 at 23:55 - 17

I also got an email, but have not done any survey from it.

Kerwyn Nasilan

Forge Runner

Join Date: Aug 2007

WHERE DO YOU THINK

W/

13 Sep 2009 at 00:01 - 18

WTB Conformation

Ryssul Sylverhart

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2007

In front of my laptop.

W/Me

13 Sep 2009 at 00:02 - 19

I got the email. Did not apply for Test Krewe, but I also vaguely remember a 2008 survey.

I did the survey too. It was pretty legit. Didn't ask you for any personal information, or to log in, or your account information, or anything like that (except if you would be willing to participate for an hour telephone interview, and it didn't even ask for your cell phone number); it was mostly asking questions about your MMO habits and what you were interested in Guild Wars-wise.

No malware or spyware warnings went off from my 2000 anti-spyware softwares. Well, if it wasn't legit, I hope they enjoy their free answers.

Magic Wut Huh Asdf

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Oct 2006

Our Peaceful Aria [Live]

R/Me

13 Sep 2009 at 00:03 - 20

I got one, took the survey, and it doesn't really ask for personal info mostly rating the importance of different aspects of MMOs, and it's over surveymonkey, so... yeah.

Amantis

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2007

The Mursaat Guardians

Me/

13 Sep 2009 at 00:07 - 21

I got one too, not answering it until an employee tells us its legit. It does ask for email.

Kerwyn Nasilan

Forge Runner

Join Date: Aug 2007

WHERE DO YOU THINK

W/

13 Sep 2009 at 00:19 - 22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amantis

I got one too, not answering it until an employee tells us its legit. It does ask for email.

Considering they already sent it to you, I don't think it is important that you give it away at this point...

warcrap

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Sep 2007

somewhere on earth!

E/Me

13 Sep 2009 at 00:27 - 23

got the same email and i never signed up for anything lol not touching it

Professor K

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2009

Mo/A

13 Sep 2009 at 00:46 - 24

I'd like a confirmation onm this as well. I deleted it after taking note it wasn't an arenet email address. I'll be pretty pissed if it ends up I can't get the book now.

El Presidente

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

Lookout Post #1, Andes Mountains

Custer Was Ganked [7th]

R/

13 Sep 2009 at 00:49 - 25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Professor K

I'd like a confirmation onm this as well. I deleted it after taking note it wasn't an arenet email address. I'll be pretty pissed if it ends up I can't get the book now.

You'd be more pissed if you got the book but they got hold of your account...

Minami

Site Contributor

Join Date: Jul 2008

Dallas, TX. USA

Not in any guild at the moment

N/

13 Sep 2009 at 00:58 - 26

I got the email too. I applied for the Test Krewe, though the email didn't arrive on the email address I submitted with my application.
I'll wait for an official confirmation from Anet.

Targren

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2007

Primeval Warlords[wuw]

R/

13 Sep 2009 at 01:14 - 27

I got two. One to my main acct's email address and one on my secondary. I've never used the secondary acct for anything but the login info (no forum accounts, no surveys, nothing)...

It looks like the list was sold to them.

Parson Brown

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2006

In ur base...

The one true [Hope]

E/

13 Sep 2009 at 01:15 - 28

Well, I did the survey and immediately ran 2 different scans afterward which turned up nothing.

I don't think this has anything to do with the Test Krewe survey, as the e-mail mentions a 2008 survey that I vaguely remember.

nvmu

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Mar 2008

13 Sep 2009 at 01:30 - 29

I got the email as well, sounded fishy so I sent it to spam and deleted it. If the email would have been from guild wars I would have at least opened it. Figured better safe then hacked. Would be nice if a dev would tell us if this is legit or not, but even if it is... I don't recall reading anything about accepting the eula or anything else, allowing them to give out my email address.

II Lucky Charm II

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2006

Seoul, Korea

Mo/Me

13 Sep 2009 at 01:32 - 30

I responded to the email and nothing happened to me; it has been a week. I think it's because I reformat my computer every 2 days, so it's almost impossible for me to have any key loggers, viruses, or malwares. You shouldn't do it if you worry about the legitimacy of the message.

Astralelf

Academy Page

Join Date: May 2009

E/Me

13 Sep 2009 at 01:47 - 31

I also got the email, not sure if i trust it as i don't remember ever signing up for anything or taking an 08 survey...even though i might have. I duuno, i don't really remember these things.

I would prefer to wait for confirmation from anet, or something.

DJCoastal

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Mo/

13 Sep 2009 at 02:28 - 32

Hmmm... I got the email as well. I only got it on my main account but none of my other alt accounts I had.

Vilaptca

Pre-Searing Vanquisher

Join Date: Jun 2005

Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]

13 Sep 2009 at 02:54 - 33

I got it at the email I use for the forums. Not my game email account. Deleted it though, sounds too fishy.

gone

Guest

Join Date: Jan 2007

13 Sep 2009 at 03:17 - 34

http://www.vulomedia.com/viewer.php?id=80490Hmmm.jpg
got it as well. don't want it. don't need it. not touching it further. even if it's legit.

Percipience

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2005

13 Sep 2009 at 03:23 - 35

It's legit. They don't even ask for personal info and they already have your email so what exactly are you all afraid of? No fraudster would bother creating an elaborate 30 min survey about the intricacies of Guild Wars. And btw how do you figure they coincidentally happened to target the email addresses of Guild Wars players or that they even know you play Guild Wars to begin with? And why exactly target Guild Wars players anyway instead of say bank accounts, credit cards, some type of money transfer/retail service? Must be the world's most inefficient scammer or the paranoia level is a little too high.

gone

Guest

Join Date: Jan 2007

13 Sep 2009 at 03:28 - 36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Percipience

It's legit. They don't even ask for personal info and they already have your email so what exactly are you all afraid of? No fraudster would bother creating an elaborate 30 min survey about the intricacies of Guild Wars. And btw how do you figure they coincidentally happened to target the email addresses of Guild Wars players or that they even know you play Guild Wars to begin with? And why exactly target Guild Wars players anyway instead of say bank accounts, credit cards, some type of money transfer/retail service? Must be the world's most inefficient scammer or the paranoia level is a little too high.

it must be legit. I mean YOU said so. ty.

-and I never took a survey. I don't waste time with that shit.

HawkofStorms

Hall Hero

Join Date: Aug 2005

E/

13 Sep 2009 at 03:31 - 37

They don't have to ask for personal info. Keylogging software could be downloading inconspicuously in the background. As for how they got your e-mail, some people on Guru2 said they got an e-mail in their e-mail that they registered on the forum with, not their game account. Which means some fansite (guru, GWO) may have been hacked.

And this is not paranoia, considering many people have come on Guru over the years complaining about being hacked. It is a profitable business for gold sellers to steal accounts.

Honestly, why bother filling out this survey now? Just wait a few days until we hear one way or the other if this is safe/real. It isn't like you have to fill it out right now. Just wait a few days.

Percipience

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2005

13 Sep 2009 at 04:06 - 38

Quote:

Originally Posted by HawkofStorms

Keylogging software could be downloading inconspicuously in the background.

Actually no, it links directly to surveymonkey.com

Quote:

Originally Posted by HawkofStorms

some fansite (guru, GWO) may have been hacked.

No personal info is gathered -- it's a survey only. And what's more likely that someone hacked Guru and decided to make an indepth survey with no possible benefit to himself or that ANet is trying to improve GW2 by getting feedback...

Shayne Hawke

Departed from Tyria

Join Date: May 2007

Clan Dethryche [dth]

R/

13 Sep 2009 at 04:16 - 39

I got the e-mail. I applied for the Test Krewe, but that seems to vary between people who also got the e-mail.

Has everyone who got the e-mail also signed up for GW2 newsletters?

Lysinc

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2009

13 Sep 2009 at 04:20 - 40

If you guys are unsure, just send an email to arenanet with the link and ask if its false. No harm done. It's a win-win situation.

I didn't get the email though