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Chiffy
Tactically Challenged
The Initiative.
#1 - 2012-07-17 13:10:23 UTC
Hey I got a email today and wondering if it is a scam, kinda sounds like one with free 30days for only doing a survey and all but it 'looks' real it could just link to malicious software as well.. please if people could clarify it for me thanks :)


Dear player,

You are invited to participate in a survey on EVE Online conducted by CCP among individuals that have recently played the game. In this survey, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire about your opinions on and experiences in EVE Online.In exchange of completing this questionnaire you will be rewarded with 30 days of game time. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your opinion and feedback is very important to us. Your survey responses will remain strictly confidential.

Please start the survey now by clicking on the link below :


"http://survey.eveonline.com" (added "." just so it doesn't hyperlink)


We appreciate your time and support.

CCP Research Team
Virgil Travis
Non Constructive Self Management
#2 - 2012-07-17 14:13:18 UTC
I just forward them to security@ccpgames.com. Simples.

Unified Church of the Unobligated - madness in the method Mamma didn't raise no victims.
Dirty Wizard
Doomheim
#3 - 2012-07-17 14:32:52 UTC
I have never seen an EvE survey that rewarded participants with free game time.

So yeah, probably a scam. The link looks legit but the hyperlink in the original email probably isn't the same.

(signature removed due to stupid)
Patrakele
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#4 - 2012-07-17 14:54:04 UTC
Here is the real thing that has been sent out for years now.

Dear xxxxxxxx,

You are invited to participate in a survey being conducted by CCP. In this survey you will be asked about your opinions and feelings towards EVE Online and video games in general. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete.

Your participation in this survey is completely voluntary; however your feedback is very important to us.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact the research team at "survey@eveonline.com".

Please start the survey now by clicking on the below link or pasting it into your browser. This survey will be available for 10 days.

"http://eveonlinesurvey2012.questionpro.com"

Thank you very much for your time and support.


Sincerely,

CCP Research Team
Nirnias Stirrum
UberWTFBBQ and Battle Technologies
#5 - 2012-07-17 15:03:45 UTC  |  Edited by: Nirnias Stirrum
EDIT

Actually its probably legit. Just found one in my alts email with the same URL but with 2011 in it and i remember doing the survey. Except it says nothing about 30 days game time.

"Dear xxxx,

You are invited to participate in a survey being conducted by CCP. In this survey you will be asked about your opinions and feelings towards EVE Online and video games in general. It will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

Your participation in this survey is completely voluntary however your feedback is very important to us.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact the research team at survey@eveonline.com.

Please start the survey now by clicking on the below link or pasting the link into your browser. This survey will be available for 10 days.

http://EVEOnline-survey-2011.questionpro.com

Thank you very much for your time and support.

Sincerely,
CCP Research Team"
rofflesausage
State War Academy
Caldari State
#6 - 2012-07-17 15:07:31 UTC
Nirnias Stirrum wrote:
""http://eveonlinesurvey2012.questionpro.com" "

That in itself answers the question. Absolutely nothing to do with CCP.


No, it's legit. Questionpro is the site CCP has used for ages for surveys.

http://community.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=topic&threadID=1513456
Nirnias Stirrum
UberWTFBBQ and Battle Technologies
#7 - 2012-07-17 15:08:39 UTC
rofflesausage wrote:
Nirnias Stirrum wrote:
""http://eveonlinesurvey2012.questionpro.com" "

That in itself answers the question. Absolutely nothing to do with CCP.


No, it's legit. Questionpro is the site CCP has used for ages for surveys.

http://community.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=topic&threadID=1513456


Yeh i edited my post after i realised. My bad.