Dr. Apex Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 I just got a reply from Paypal that the email I had received recently was fraud. The email appears to be legit in it's appearance and supposedly links to a site that looks identical to Paypal's site and asks to update your personal info like bank account, social, etc...etc... If you have Paypal and get an email from "Paypal Security Center" report it to Paypal right away. I almost fell into it and on a hunch went directly to Paypal's site and asked them if this email was legit, they said no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest powers Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 It is call phishing, it happens all the time. You would be surprised by the number of people who fall victim to these scams. Here is a link that has more about it if you have never heard of it. http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/email/phishing.mspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Easiest way to not fall victim to it: if paypal's official address isnt in any links, DONT CLICK ANY OF THEM. Same goes for any phishing scams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 I get fraudulent ebay emails all the time. You can't trust anyone anymore. Except for me, you all can trust me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted January 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 I've seen it a hundred times before, but this email looked identical to their site and it was worded well. The actual email I got from paypal said they've had a lot of problems with this one and mine has been added to a long list of members accounts being added to the investigation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 I get fraudulent ebay emails all the time. You can't trust anyone anymore. Except for me, you all can trust me... ....said the suspicious looking, shifty eyed man in the trench coat and hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 they are getting trickier and trickers. sometimes hey hide the url even example http://www.cnn.comieiiiejkflkasdkjfasdjgjeoasd@www.goatse.cx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Phishing? Is that like when Trey Anastasio reaches into your pocket and tries to rob you of $300 to get tickets to their shows (when they still were together)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest powers Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Phishing? Is that like when Trey Anastasio reaches into your pocket and tries to rob you of $300 to get tickets to their shows (when they still were together)? Very similar. Either way you got ripped of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Always forward to abuse@isp.com. like abuse@paypal.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lady J Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 I just got a reply from Paypal that the email I had received recently was fraud. The email appears to be legit in it's appearance and supposedly links to a site that looks identical to Paypal's site and asks to update your personal info like bank account, social, etc...etc... If you have Paypal and get an email from "Paypal Security Center" report it to Paypal right away. I almost fell into it and on a hunch went directly to Paypal's site and asked them if this email was legit, they said no. Yeah...how about my dumbass roommate decided it was a smart idea to comply with the email and give them her debit card account # and also her social security number...then National City called her to confirm if she took out $900 for western union...luckily they caught it on time... but still theres no cure for being a complete DUMBASS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted January 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Yeah...how about my dumbass roommate decided it was a smart idea to comply with the email and give them her debit card account # and also her social security number...then National City called her to confirm if she took out $900 for western union...luckily they caught it on time... but still theres no cure for being a complete DUMBASS! Shit just happens sometimes too. Even the best can be fooled once in a while or make a mistake. It sucks that we have to be on the defensive all the time these days, your never safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeGT Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 my favorite are the emails from african countries. how the hell does anyone fall for those?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 if you get an email that says click this link, don't do it. if you want to check on it, go to http://www.paypal.com . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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