Received this in my inbox this morning. Looks like a phishing scam. I highlighted one line of text in particular that stood out to me, also to my 15-year old son when I showed him the e-mail.
Am I wrong about this?
Hello from Getty Images Curators!
Referring url:
http://andrewkulin.photoshelter.com/gallery/Alberta-and-British-Columbia/G0000twg79._ID7c/I'm part of the Getty Images team of curators who are on the look out for creative talent. Your work caught my eye, and I wanted to offer you the chance to join our iStock community of artists.
By joining iStockphoto, you'll become a contributor to one the world's largest stock communities, with over 3.5 million members.
Joining iStock is easy… Here's what you'll need to apply:
- 3 high-quality, full resolution sample images in RGB jpg format. (Please upload at least one Work With Us image if possible)
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Scan of one piece of photo identification (passport, government issued picture ID, or driver's license). Must be in jpg format.
- Please remember to enter your special invite code in the application field so our editors know who you are.
Your code is: webstar14
Step 1: Join iStockphoto
http://www.istockphoto.com/joinStep 2: Choose a Member Name
Your member name is the how other community members will identify you.
http://www.istockphoto.com/create_membername.phpStep 3: Apply to be a iStockphoto contributor
Our legal and technical training manual will help you learn about creating and selling stock. Take the the quiz and complete your application.
http://www.istockphoto.com/sell-stock-photos.phpWe look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
The iStock Creative Team
Marlene Ford