[milkpowder]

I just [size=xx-large]BUSTED[/size] this scam. I got it in my email literally minutes ago:









Thanks for reading this and I hope none of you have fallen into this trap! If you have accidentally typed in your details, I would suggest changing your Paypal password and security questions IMMEDIATELY! Also, pay careful attention when checking your bank/credit card statements for unauthorised usage.

 

[ricksome]

Thanx for all that info. Hope it helps someone!!!!!!!!

 

[warubozu]

Another thing to note is that whenever Paypal sends you an official email they will address you by your first name and not as "PayPal member" as shown in milkpowder's post.

 

[rreynol]

I can't believe people are still falling for these things. Mousing over a link in an email and checking the status bar for the address it points to is one of the first things I always do.


Edit: None the less, good info for those still getting duped.

 

[philodox]

The simplest thing to do when you get any such email from paypal/ebay or a scammer is to close all browser windows and then reopen and go to the paypal site directly. If there are actually any discrepencies paypal/ebay should alert you to these when you login.

 

[vcoheda]

Wow

I can't believe how much personal information they ask for. The scammers also went to great lengths to make it look pseudo-official.

There are some bad people in this world.

 

[milkpowder]

Quote:

Originally Posted by vcoheda Wow I can't believe how much personal information they ask for. The scammers also went to great lengths to make it look pseudo-official. There are some bad people in this world.

That was exactly how I sniffed out the scam. Paypal has never asked for so much information at the same time. It all clicked when I discovered that the URL wasn't a Paypal one and neither was there a padlock at the bottom of the screen.

 

[SptsNaz]

The fact that there are such horrible people in this world doing such things just makes me cringe. Sadly, there will probably will hundreds if not thousands of unsuspecting people who will fall for this or some similar phishing scam. Makes me mad

 

[GlendaleViper]

They're proliferating, too. I've had (and reported) about FIFTEEN different phishing scams directed at me in the last three weeks alone.

Cover your bases folks. Reputable companies will NEVER ask you to hotlink through email to enter personal identification.

 

[clc220]

LOL, nice find also seems scary looking at the increasing professionalism of scammers these days.

 

[909]

If memory serves me right, PayPal uses the first and last name when they send an email. If it doesn't have your name, like above, it’s a scam.

 

[hYdrociTy]

Owned! caught red handed

 

[Shpoon]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fake Email 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 requires further account verification. Case ID Number: PP-140-076-751 Please confirm your Paypal account,click the URL below: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_login-submit This is a second 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. In accordance with PayPal's User Agreement, your account access will remain limited until the issue has been resolved. Unfortunately, if access to your account remains limited for an extended period of time, it may result in further limitations or eventual account closure. We encourage you to log in to your PayPal account as soon as possible to help avoid this. To review your account and some or all of the information that PayPal used to make its decision to limit your account access, please visit the Resolution Center. If, after reviewing your account information, you seek further clarification regarding your account access, please contact PayPal 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 protect you and your account. We apologize for any inconvenience. Sincerely, PayPal Account Review Department PayPal Email ID PP638

That's what I got, though google see's that it really came from a fake email (vnafeuvlyrppp@x263.net) to a "mike hickman" (that's not me). And the link goes to http[colon]//siteregisterhome[dot]com.

If in doubt, go to paypal thru paypal. Any issues will pop-up when you log in.

 

[milkpowder]

I only ever logon to Paypal through Paypal.com

Also, I check to see whether there's the encryption/certificate sign and make sure the URL is correct.

 

[Asr]

Anyone stupid enough to fall for one of these phishing schemes deserves to get phished, IMO.

I mean, one has to have a complete lack of common sense to go all the way through with that!