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Message # 34287.1.1.1.1 Subject: Re: OT - Possible PayPal scam Date: Mon 18/02/08 20:46:56 GMT Name: waterspaniel |
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That's correct, once the Macafee popped up I did not proceed. I then opened up a new window and went directly to the Paypal site, where I saw no restrictions on my account, contrary to the e-mail's claim. That's when I forwarded it to PayPal, as per Sopping's advice. It did throw me a little at first though, because I was only half awake at the time and had just completed an ebay transaction using PayPal. Although I did think it odd that the subject line just said "PayPal". Just shows what could potentially happen if you let your guard down too far. Anyway, there appears to be no harm done this time (that's why I use Macafee). Thanks to all for the advice/input. |
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By Todd - jet@jetwetfun.com Mon 18/02/08 17:38:37 GMT Since his virus blocker popped up and intercepted the redirect, he should be ok. It probably asked him if he was sure he wanted to continue. I assume he said no since at that time his was a bit suspicious. |
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By Sopping - katakai1@verizon.net Mon 18/02/08 10:31:28 GMT I meant to add, as you have already clicked on the link.....a bad move....I suggest you close your present PayPal account and open a new one. PayPal suggests this, I believe.
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By Sopping - katakai1@verizon.net Mon 18/02/08 10:28:43 GMT Those have been going on ever I signed up with PayPal, perhaps three years ago. I must have received 30 by now. Forward them to "spoof@paypal.com" Do not open them.
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By waterspaniel - Mon 18/02/08 08:21:52 GMT I received an e-mail, supposedly from PayPal, that they suspected an unauthorized transaction on my account and were temporarily limiting my access to certain personal information. I was instructed to click on the enclosed "Resolution Center" link to confirm my personal information. When I clicked on the link, my Macafee site advisor suddenly popped up and identified it as a "phishing" expedition to get my personal information. So I opened up a new window, went to the PayPal site, and lo and behold - no indication whatever of any restrictions on my account access. There are a couple of suspicious things about the e-mail: misspelled words and the subject line, which was just "PayPal". PayPal identifies the actual subject of the e-mail, such as "Account Transaction", etc. The "phishers" really tried to make it look official by putting a copyright notice at the bottom of the e-mail. Whoever heard of copyrighting an e-mail? Beware of this if you use PayPal. |
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