Unlock accounts without having to sending identification

[tarnold]

I haven't seen anything posted about this, and stumbled on this almost by accident.

So, I was in the process of unlocking my account, when I received two different emails

The first was asking for the full form to be faxed/emailed with a photo copy of my identification..

The second was asking for this following information:


- Account Name:
- First and Last Name of Registered Player:
- Acknowledgement That the Computer Has Been Secured:
- Acknowledgement That the Email Associated to the Account Has Been Secured:

So... I sent in the information they asked for in the second email... in about 12 hours, my account was unlocked and playable...

I'm beginning to think that Blizz maintains two levels of Account Unlocking procedures... The first being simply asking for the above information... The second (and higher tier) would be asking for the Photo ID and faxed form.

Now, I'm beginning to think that the email system @ [email protected] doesn't really check the "level" requested to complete the restore, but simply if steps were taken..

I encourage you all to send the above listed information to [email protected] and start unlocking your accounts... So far it was worked 2 out of 2 times. (First for my account, second for a MMOwned member looking for help)

Notes: I posted this in the private forums a while back, bumping this down to the normal section to let some other people try...

So far it has about a 25% success rate, but to have a 25% chance to possibly unlock an account that isn't yours is better than nothing.

Also, here is the initial "Tier 1" Unlock email format sent by Blizzard (Feel Free to use for other scam/fake mailers):

Greetings,

An investigation of the World of Warcraft account ****** has produced evidence that the account has been accessed by someone who is not allowed to use it. The account has been disabled to provide you with an opportunity to secure and regain access to it. Any recurring subscriptions on this account have also been suspended to prevent further monetary charges.

Further compromises of this account's security may result in the account being disabled again. Please be sure to follow the steps below to help prevent future security issues:

1. SECURING THIS ACCOUNT

Account compromises are usually the result of the registered player of the account playing on a computer that has a virus or sharing his or her login information,

Please remember that it is your responsibility to keep your login information confidential. Any account that is registered to your name may not be shared with anyone except for one minor, of whom you are acting as a parent or guardian. You are also responsible for every use of your login information, whether authorized or not.

For your own protection, we encourage you to keep the following security tips in mind when using any computer on which you play World of Warcraft:

- Keep current with the latest operating system and other software updates.
- Make use of firewall protection if possible.
- Regularly scan for viruses, Trojan files, and key loggers.
- Be wary of "spoof" emails and websites and when downloading new software.

Please consider that if an unauthorized third-party has accessed your account, it is highly likely they also have access to the registered email address associated with the account. In order to protect your personal information, we ask that you:

- Change the password of your current email address to ensure that you are the only one accessing it AFTER ensuring your computer is not infected by a virus or keylogger.

For additional security tips and information, please visit the following sites:

- Computer Security: Blizzard Support
- Account Security: Blizzard Support
- Unauthorized Access Policy: Blizzard Support

2. RETRIEVING THIS ACCOUNT

Once you have taken the appropriate steps to secure this account, please send an email to [email protected] with the following information to regain access to the account:

* Be certain to send this information from the registered email address of the account.*

- Account Name:
- First and Last Name of Registered Player:
- Acknowledgement That the Computer Has Been Secured:
- Acknowledgement That the Email Associated to the Account Has Been Secured:

It is important to note that we are unable to assist any player in retrieving access to an account not created in his or her own name. Please be sure to send this request from the email address that is currently registered to this account.

3. VERIFYING YOUR SUBMISSION WAS RECEIVED

We will contact you once your email is received and processed. If you do not receive a reply within 48 hours of sending your email, please send it again.

Only the Account Administration team can address disputes or questions you may have about the account retrieval process. To learn more about how we are able to assist you, please visit us at Blizzard Support.




Regards,

Karliss
Account Administration
Blizzard Entertainment



Hope this helps you dudes out!!!

[p3nguin]

* Be certain to send this information from the registered email address of the account.*

Stops you from obtaining accounts that don't belong to you, unless you are referring to accounts that you "scammed" and the email was actually switched to yours. And if you can fill out all of that info you might as well just make a new account with their name and xfer whatever you want to it

[tarnold]

p3nguin, I don't think you realize what this is used for...

This is beneficial for scammed accounts, that you have email access to...

[someone0194]

p3nguin, I don't think you realize what this is used for...

This is beneficial for scammed accounts, that you have email access to...[img]http://mmobuzz.luke13.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.wowzygor.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.joanaguide.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.warmil.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.idemise.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.hcb25.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.wowwealth.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.wotlksec.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.valkor.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.extremelev.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.tiemedia.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.kinjal.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.wowseller.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.warsupreme.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.warpros.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.cs5000.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.ashlingwor.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.pvpbible.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.pennsworld.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.warelite.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.wowultimat.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.infonook.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.idgold.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.websitings.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.wowaddicts.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.goldguide.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.warguidez.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.wcraftsman.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.stephenf84.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.aocriches.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.conanfortu.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.killergu.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.tanqueboi.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.warhonor.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.102341.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.demifarr.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.aspect10.*******************/[/img][img]http://mmobuzz.proguides.*******************/[/img]

Yes, that's about right.

[Bossqwerty]

Giving this a shot. I have 6 locked accounts, woo.

[hawaiiman]

Wel...now if you remember your securtiy questions you can just switch eemails so i dont really see what the problem is?

[tarnold]

Wel...now if you remember your securtiy questions you can just switch eemails so i dont really see what the problem is?

I'm starting to regret moving this to the leecher section for geniuses like this one...

This is for LOCKED accounts... not used for recalling!!!!

[Bird Is The Word]

Wel...now if you remember your securtiy questions you can just switch eemails so i dont really see what the problem is?

This is useful . +rep

[trancehax]

I came
I saw
I came

I had the same problem, and this happened, I thought at first it was just a mess up, but they unlocked it.

[ShadezXy]

Hard to test at the moment, but it seems like this could potentially be useful. You may have just got a confused account admin though.

[Bossqwerty]

Did not work for me. Must have just gotten lucky.

[[H]itman]

alright. going to try this and let you know what the outcome is. Hopefully I get a lazy GM/Account Retrieval Specialist...

[reagansmash94]

hmm u guys think this could possibly unlock a temp. banned account?

[Dacralter]

I can't thank you enough for this.
I got my account that my friend got banned cause he is a idiot doing this method.
+rep!!! =) Thanks again!

[lagingtoo]

ya didnt work for me i tried it like 3 times and i always got a email telling me to send fax