Gonkis Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I'm new(er) to Paypal, well a few months anyway. I just got the following e-mail. After clicking on the effing first link, I got concerned because it re-directed me to some web address with the IP numbers instead of a name. So, I tried to log-in to Paypal. I don't think it was the "real" Paypal, because the screen said to follow instructions to accept cookies and change the security level for that website. A phone call to Paypal confirmed that there is no record of that case number and the e-mail is a hoax to get personal info. That pi$$es me off. Be careful. I changed the password to my Paypal account and forwarded to e-mail to them. Official paypal e-mails address you by your full name, I found out. Here's the e-mail. As part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in the Pay Pal system. We recently noticed that your account was accessed by unauthorized third party. Because protecting the security of your account is our primary concern, we are forced to limit the access to sensitive Pay Pal account features. We realise that this may be an inconvenience but please understand that this temporary limitation is for your protection. Case ID Number: PP-042-818-072 https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=complaint-view Your Personal Data includes information that can identify you as a specific individual, such as your name, address, phone number, credit card number or e-mail address are stored in your account. Is strongly recommend that you log into your account and verify your Personal Data. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. To review your account and some or all of the information that Pay Pal used to make its decision to limit your account access, please visit the Resolution Center https://www.paypal.com/ . If, after reviewing your account information, you seekfurther clarification regarding your account access, please contact Pay Pal by visiting the Help Center and clicking "Contact Us". We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help and protect you and your account. We apologize for any inconvenience. Sincerely, Pay Pal Account Review Department Pay Pal Email ID PP520952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I've gotten a few of those. There are some sneaky buggers out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 They tell me to forward it to spoof@paypal.com and delete it. I do that (after I copied it for your reading pleasure). Perhaps, they don't want me to accidentally click on the bogus links later, right? Well, spoof@paypal.com responds with information about protecting yourself.... AND copies the original e-mail with links active? Wetods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggieFries Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 (edited) I've received this one as well, but the links were automatically taken out by gmail. PS> if anyone wants a gmail account, PM me w/ your current email addy. I got a lot of invites to give out. Edited February 16, 2006 by BiggieFries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I've gotten a few of those. There are some sneaky buggers out there. 1327024[/snapback] Sure are. I sold 3 laptops in a row on ebay and got fake paypal emails saying they were paid for. Be careful out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I recently closed my Pay Pal account after a while because I was simply tired of trying to figure out what was real and what wasn't. If I need to use Pay Pal again in the future it only takes a minute to set up the account. Then I'll use it and instantly close it again when I'm done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I recently closed my Pay Pal account after a while because I was simply tired of trying to figure out what was real and what wasn't. If I need to use Pay Pal again in the future it only takes a minute to set up the account. Then I'll use it and instantly close it again when I'm done. 1327053[/snapback] No wonder I haven't made any money off you. I mean.... oops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 My friend Joseph in Nigeria needs some money to do something or other. You'll get a 150% return on your investment. Send me a check made payable to "Furd" and I'll sign it over to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 These Paypal emails, and all other emails purporting to come from eBay, credit unions and banks, etc, are called phishing. General advice - No organization will EVER ask you to confirm your account details, passwords, etc by email. Treat them all as scams because they are. Delete them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I just got the same email this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down Goes Frazia Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I banked over 3K this past season in FF dues and have never seen one of these emails, or had any problems. I'm gonna go knock on a block of wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 I banked over 3K this past season in FF dues and have never seen one of these emails, or had any problems. I'm gonna go knock on a block of wood. 1327134[/snapback] I wanna borrow that block of wood and use it on the people who sent me that e-mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 These Paypal emails, and all other emails purporting to come from eBay, credit unions and banks, etc, are called phishing. General advice - No organization will EVER ask you to confirm your account details, passwords, etc by email. Treat them all as scams because they are. Delete them all. 1327103[/snapback] Good info here Also, always roll over and look at the actual address in an email before clicking on it. If the URL doesn't match the display, don't click it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Well, spoof@paypal.com responds with information about protecting yourself.... AND copies the original e-mail with links active? Wetods. 1327030[/snapback] well you almost fell for the scam. so be careful who you're calling a wetodd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sores Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 This has been discussed previously. spoof@paypal.com will verify right away if you have a phishing email. Paypal will never send an email to you without using your first and last name...that should be your first tipoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 So, I tried to log-in to Paypal. I don't think it was the "real" Paypal, because the screen said to follow instructions to accept cookies and change the security level for that website. 1327019[/snapback] If you tried to log in to the site it directed you to, they have your login name and password. Did you change your password yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 These Paypal emails, and all other emails purporting to come from eBay, credit unions and banks, etc, are called phishing. General advice - No organization will EVER ask you to confirm your account details, passwords, etc by email. Treat them all as scams because they are. Delete them all. 1327103[/snapback] 100% the best advice given out on this board.. other than my own FF stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sores Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 100% the best advice given out on this board.. other than my own FF stuff... 1327724[/snapback] DMD has yet to try my Double Double strategy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I get them all the time. funny thing is, they send it to my email address that paypal and ebay aren't linked to...quite easy to spot a fake that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 Good info here Also, always roll over and look at the actual address in an email before clicking on it. If the URL doesn't match the display, don't click it. 1327310[/snapback] That's what made me catch it, I saw the address didn't match, but had already hit the button.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 If you tried to log in to the site it directed you to, they have your login name and password. Did you change your password yet? 1327690[/snapback] Yes. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I just recieved something similiar from Chase (I have my car loan through them). Dear Chase account holder, We recently reviewed your account, and suspect that your Chase Internet Banking account may have been accessed by an unauthorized third party. Protecting the security of your account and of the Chase Bank network is our primary concern. Therefore, as a preventative measure, we have temporarily limited access to sensitive account features. To restore your account access, please take the following steps to ensure that your account has not been compromised: 1. Login to your Chase Internet Banking account. In case you are not enrolled for Internet Banking, you will have to use your Social Security Number as both your Personal ID and Password. 2. Review your recent account history for any unauthorized withdrawals or deposits, and check your account profile to make sure not changes have been made. If any unauthorized activity has taken place on your account, report this to Chase staff immediately. To get started, please click the link below: https://chaseonline.chase.com/chaseonline/l...n/sso_logon.jsp We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and appreciate your assistance in helping us maintain the integrity of the entire Chase system. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, The Chase Bank Team Please do not reply to this e-mail. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered. For assistance, log in to your Chase Bank account and choose the "Help" link in the header of any page. © 2006 JPMorgan Chase & Co. fatherless males Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I just recieved something similiar from Chase (I have my car loan through them). Dear Chase account holder, We recently reviewed your account, and suspect that your Chase Internet Banking account may have been accessed by an unauthorized third party. Protecting the security of your account and of the Chase Bank network is our primary concern. Therefore, as a preventative measure, we have temporarily limited access to sensitive account features. To restore your account access, please take the following steps to ensure that your account has not been compromised: 1. Login to your Chase Internet Banking account. In case you are not enrolled for Internet Banking, you will have to use your Social Security Number as both your Personal ID and Password. 2. Review your recent account history for any unauthorized withdrawals or deposits, and check your account profile to make sure not changes have been made. If any unauthorized activity has taken place on your account, report this to Chase staff immediately. To get started, please click the link below: https://chaseonline.chase.com/chaseonline/l...n/sso_logon.jsp We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and appreciate your assistance in helping us maintain the integrity of the entire Chase system. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, The Chase Bank Team Please do not reply to this e-mail. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered. For assistance, log in to your Chase Bank account and choose the "Help" link in the header of any page. © 2006 JPMorgan Chase & Co. fatherless males 1328882[/snapback] That's an outstandingly good one. Most of these are written by some spotty Romanian in very bad English. This one is well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I got one of the paypal ones once, saying that I had one an auction for an $800 watch. Then in the email, it said something to the fact that if you do not recognize this auction click here. Ofcourse I then called the paypal number on their website and asked them what i should do. They told me to delete it and send it to the spoof email also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDFFFreak Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I didn't read this whole thread so please forgive me if I am repeating someone (and I probably am), but this is worth repeating: Never go to a site and give important information off of an email link. It is almost always a scam. Go to the site directly and/or call the company in question and ask about the validity of email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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