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mifmif
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Apr 19 2006, 06:17 PM Post #1 |
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Today I had what appeared to be a very genuine e-mail from Paypal. This is what it said: Date: 19 Apr 2006 10:56:08 -0000 From: "PayPal" <notice@paypal.com> Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert Subject: Resolution Center Notice to To: (my mail address) PayPal is constantly working to ensure security by regularly screening the accounts in our system. We recently reviewed your account, and we need more information about your business to allow us to provide uninterrupted service. We would like to return your account to regular standing as soon as possible To continue using PayPal's service without interruption, you will need to answer a few questions about your account and you may be asked to complete a short series of steps on the PayPal website. The purpose of this is to verify your identity and business information, as applicable. (Your case ID for this reason is PP-538-152-968-365.) How can I return my account to regular standing? Please visit the Resolution Center and complete the "Steps to Provide More Information." Completing all the checklist items will automatically restore your account access. We appreciate your business and apologise for any inconvenience. About Us Founded in 1998, PayPal, an eBay Company, enables any individual or business with an email address to securely, easily and quickly send and receive payments online. PayPal's service builds on the existing financial infrastructure of bank accounts and credit cards and utilizes the world's most advanced proprietary fraud prevention systems to create a safe, global, real-time payment solution. Location Located in San Jose, California, PayPal was acquired by eBay Inc. in October, 2002. The HTML graphics in this message have been displayed. [Edit Preferences - What's This?] Anyway, although it looked OK, an alarm bell went off in my head and I reported it to Paypal and they just came back to me to confirm that this is a total fraud! If anyone gets the same mail, DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK OR SEND YOUR PASSWORDS ETC TO THESE PEOPLE! Just thought I'd pass that one on! Maria x |
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twinthing
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Apr 19 2006, 06:19 PM Post #2 |
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thank goodness you never replied! I was told some time ago never ever reply to any emails that ask for info, if the reall companies want it they will contact you other than email! thanks for posting that maria! |
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ezchile
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Apr 19 2006, 06:55 PM Post #3 |
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They're everywhere Glad you used common sense to prevail! Is it me or has it suddenly got worse? x Col! |
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waxingsteve
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Apr 19 2006, 07:01 PM Post #4 |
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I've lost track of how many times CB has had its PayPal and eBay accounts deleted/interrupted/suspended/etc. - which is quite clever, as CB doesn't have any accounts, with anybody, and nor do I or Jenny
As Catherine rightly says, no company with any regard for security will ever contact you by email in this way! If they do email you, the email will have no links in it at all. The only way you should ever contact them is via your bookmarks/favourites If you want added protection, keep a text file of the original link addresses then copy and paste those! (there are nasty little things that put fake links in bookmark lists in browsers
- quite likely to be included in one of these fake emails!Steve
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justjen
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Apr 19 2006, 08:56 PM Post #5 |
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thanks maria
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mifmif
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Apr 19 2006, 09:11 PM Post #6 |
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It's a good job I am of a suspicious nature. I did click the link but as soon as I saw they wanted my email address and password that is as far as I went. It all looked EXACTLY like Paypal though...so it's easy to see how these people con unsuspecting users so much. It's a good lesson! Maria x |
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diddydi
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Apr 19 2006, 11:01 PM Post #7 |
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Hi all, I'm using mum's account at the moment as I'm about to upload some more pictures for her to post, but thought I'd post a reply to this (Candie here in case you didn't guess!) I've had a few of these in the past, and when I reported one to Paypal (I used to have an account but figure it's probably expired as I've not used it for donkey's!) they replied - again informing me that it was a con, and informed me of a piece of information I thought you might like to know... the link you get in these fraudulent Paypal emails is usually something like h**p://www.paypal.com - any GENUINE paypal web address will always begin with https://..... - i used the * to avoid an active link as I've been bawled out on other forums for using them! I hope this isn't too rambling (apologies if it is - I'm tired! ) and that it helps.Take care out there! Love Helen x |
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ezchile
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Apr 20 2006, 12:13 AM Post #8 |
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Totally correct Candie. In https - the 's' stands for secure! - this cannot be easilly fooled. Also, you should also take note of a little closed lock sign in Internet Explorer (either at the top of the screen by the url (address) or at the bottom right of the page - depending on which version you're using, and if you're using Firefox (which I really would recommend to all) the address bar will be yellow. If the lock is locked, or the bar is yellow, you have a secure connection that these spoofers cannot fake. Speaking as a web designer, it's actually really easy to fake up pages that look exactly like Ebay, Paypal etc. I could personally run up a spoof site in under an hour that would look pretty much exactly like the original site. (not that I would stoop so low) Take Care People! x Col! |
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Poppy
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Apr 20 2006, 10:33 AM Post #9 |
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Oh I am so glad I now nothing about using paypal etc!!! That's why i don't use it or anything else like it? Thanks Maria for alerting us to it though. Poppy
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lankywaxer
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Apr 20 2006, 10:41 AM Post #10 |
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Scary stuff that but i also have been warned that if anyone asks for your password,then thats a def delete situation............I dont even let my hubby know my passwords Good job you used your intuition Maria
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waxingsteve
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Apr 20 2006, 11:54 AM Post #11 |
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"Clone sites" are a real problem now
As Col says, they're so easy to create that it's a matter of moments! One thing to be aware of is that actually visiting them can open doors you'd rather stayed closed! That's why a very good firewall is essential, as well as very regular spyware/adware scans.Candie, I certainly wouldn't be that severe As a matter of interest though, if you want to quote a url so that it's not active, you can use the "CODE" button
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(NB no spaces!) Steve
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mifmif




If you want added protection, keep a text file of the original link addresses then copy and paste those! (there are nasty little things that put fake links in bookmark lists in browsers
- quite likely to be included in one of these fake emails!
diddydi

As a matter of interest though, if you want to quote a url so that it's not active, you can use the "CODE" button
8:28 PM Jul 11


