whomper Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I get the below email from Paypal which is completely bogus. I never followed the link because I knew it led to trouble. Be careful if you get this Firs thing that clued me in was the email address it came from Service Paypal [service@poypal.com] And a Misspelling or 2 in the message was the icing on the cake. I know we use paypal on here a lot so I figured i would pass it along Information Regarding Your account: Dear PayPal Member: Attention! Your PayPal account has been limited! As part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in the PayPal system.We recently contacted you after noticing an issue on your account.We requested information from you for the following reason: Our system detected unusual charges to a credit card linked to your PayPal account. Reference Number: PP-259-187-991 This is the Last reminder to log in to PayPal as soon as possible. Once you log in, you will be provided with steps to restore your account access. Once you log in, you will be provided with steps to restore your account access. We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure account safety. Click here to activate your account We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your account. We apologise for any inconvenience.. Sincerely, PayPal Account Review Department ________________________________________ Copyright © 1999-2008 PayPal. All rights reserved. PayPal Ltd. PayPal FSA Register Number: 226056. PayPal Email ID PP059 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 poypal.com] Isn't that the Don Ho fansite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Used to get alot like this. Forward it to spoof@paypal.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Thank-you Sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Do like I do. If you EVER get an email from ebay, Paypal, etc., close the email immediately and go directly to the site itself. That pretty much ensures you are going to the right location, and if the email was legit, you can pick up any messages on the site itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 We apologise for any inconvenience.. Sincerely, PayPal Account Review Department So DMD is a phisherman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Do like I do. If you EVER get an email from ebay, Paypal, etc., close the email immediately and go directly to the site itself. That pretty much ensures you are going to the right location, and if the email was legit, you can pick up any messages on the site itself. true dat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Do like I do. If you EVER get an email from ebay, Paypal, etc., close the email immediately and go directly to the site itself. That pretty much ensures you are going to the right location, and if the email was legit, you can pick up any messages on the site itself. Yep. I went to my account but seperately. I made sure not to follow any links from the email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Have you heard about the Lindberg baby... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Anytime you get an email like this, go to the home site and log in through their regular portal. That's a rule regarding all financial sites you should follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 plus, Paypal will ALWAYS address you by name in the email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I have stopped using PayPal because I was almost scammed a couple of years ago. PayPal seems to be a common target of internet felons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I got the same e-mail, clicked on the link, and it took me to an unlimited free porn gateway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I clicked on it and it said if I give them $3,000.00, they'll give me back $3,000,000. I'm rich, biatch!!! It was only good for the first 10 that responded. You all are probably too late. Suckers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I get the below email from Paypal which is completely bogus. I never followed the link because I knew it led to trouble. Be careful if you get this uhh, yeah...hey, you may also want to watch out for emails from nigerians claiming to have lots of money for you. I heard sometimes those are scams too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 uhh, yeah...hey, you may also want to watch out for emails from nigerians claiming to have lots of money for you. I heard sometimes those are scams too. Racist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Racist. Spellist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 And also watch out for Wayne Gretsky autographs. Hank Erin too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 uhh, yeah...hey, you may also want to watch out for emails from nigerians claiming to have lots of money for you. I heard sometimes those are scams too. Not everyone is as smart and handsome as you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoog Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 plus, Paypal will ALWAYS address you by name in the email. As does eBay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Not everyone is as smart and handsome as you thank you, captain obvious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I got an email from "my mom" telling me that my grandmother was sick and I needed to "head home". Stupid scammers will stoop to anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Just click the damn link in the e-mail !!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 thank you, captain obvious There has been a huddler that fell for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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