Gundamhead Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 Yup, more reason to never trust email. Now they tell you you have unusual activity in your Paypal account and to log on to check it out. For the love of common sense, DON'T!!! Here's what it says.... Dear Paypal Member, PayPal is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its community of buyers and sellers. To protect the security of your account, PayPal employs some of the most advanced security systems in the world and our anti-fraud teams regularly screen the PayPal system for unusual activity. Recently, our Account Review Team identified some unusual activity in your account. In accordance with PayPal User Agreement and to ensure that your account has not been compromised, we require you to confirm your account information. This is a fraud prevention measure meant to ensure that your account is safe. Please click on the link below and follow the instructions to complete the account confirmation process. "https:link that looks official but will rob you blind." Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure meant to help protect you and your account. We apologize for any inconvenience. Sincerely, PayPal Account Review Department Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortress_Maximus Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 thanks for the info. Why don't you list the fake link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeo-mare Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 probably with fear of someone unsuspecting logging on to it, or worse taking it for their own scam. we just had one guy on the site just yesterday looking for what seemed like a buisness partner paypal scam. as for this i to have got these emails in the past they are not completly new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis120 Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 A new day, a new Paypal scam... Apparently there are fake money orders floating around from Nigeria and Eastern Europe (as payment for goods from bidders in those areas). Of course, if the buyers would have just wondered how someone in Nigeria or Eastern Europe would get a US PO Money Order, people wouldn't fall for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yman1437 Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 This is a fraud prevention measure meant to ensure that your account is safe. a fraud prevention statement in a fraud.....so ironic. it's so appalling that these scums are around that making online buying risky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortress_Maximus Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 Usually preying on the uninformed and careless consumer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenboy_forever Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 thanks for the heads up I know I get care less from all this convience with computers from Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerodynamics Posted May 6, 2005 Share Posted May 6, 2005 thanks for the info ya, appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaajin Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 yup. nearly clicked on the link cuz the recent one is quite devious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laroy Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 I have had these before as well, never answered them though. There was also the same thing with eBay, emails wanting you to update your credit card info. Too many crooked people out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Does anyone know what the link asks for? I was involved in a few disputes over Paypal charges and now I'm worried I may have answered this Email a few months back thinking it was related to those disputes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valk009 Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Most of the time you will know it is a scam when the e-mail goes to your bulk (or equivalent) folder and not the inbox. Next is these e-mails almost never address you with you name, eg Dear Sir/Madam etc... Once these little tell-tale sign pop up, just ignore the mail would be the best solution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadshore Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Paypal well only send a email with your name Dear Mr John SoanSo. Never Dear Paypal Member or etc. Always First and last name. You can send this copy of the Email to Paypal investagation centre which I need to fine that link. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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