PAYPAL Scam Emails!!! Everyone Look and Be Cautious!!

Rampage

Hello Folks.

Here is a copy of the email I got. Following that is the link to which I was asked to fill in the blanks. A clear scam. Note that the given link is not a secure link!!

Just a head's up for those who are not checking the source.

Regards, Richard.

Here is the email
Dear Paypal Member,
Paypal is constantly working to increase security for all of our users.
To ensure the integrity of our payment network, we conduct frequent checks
on our system.To be able to serve you more securely please cooperate with us
providing some information. Please do not submit your information more than once
unless you made a mistake in the first submission.

Please Click Here! and provide us with the information required about your paypal account.

Upon providing incorrect information your account will be suspended.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Sincerely,
The Paypal Account Review Department


http://paypaluser.servehttp.com/login/index.asp?email=richardverdi@msn.com

EDITED TO FIX THE LINK: Corrected Link

wingedliberty

Thanks for the info. Holy cow, its sounds so legitimate.

Brian.

Russ

Bump.

Russ, NCNE

DesertLizard

Amazing.

This is the 3rd one in as many months I believe. There was also an ebay one which was very good facsimile. Surprising they don't do anything to shut down these sites faster and then prosecute the scammers.

Ebay ahas stated it is not worth their time! Too many to go after. Ha!

fantasiize

There have been a few different Paypal related scams.

I believe the safest thing to do is to login to Paypal and make a transaction there. It may take a little longer and you may lose some convenience, but you will keep your money.

Bulldog

I get one or two of those a month. I just delete them. Guess I should report it to someone.

Bulldog

beartracks42

I have not received one of these, but when I logged into paypal last week, they ask me to update my telephone information at work and home. That is a first for me.

Placid

Report it here.

littlewicher

I found the guy's email address that created it. richardverdi@msn.com That's where all the information submitted is being sent, I checked the HTML coding.

FlyTooHigh

hey rampage:

I clicked on the link and entered the following in both boxes:

fu_k Y_o

and guess what happened? The reply said "thank you, your information has been updated" !!

What a scam. Thanks!

Tony ( a long time PayPal user)

dbldie55

These happen all the time. I have reported them to Ebay many times. Most times, they already know. They do all they can, but anyone can fake an email. Hope no one falls for it.

leothelyon

and guess what happened? The reply said "thank you, your information has been updated" !!

LMAO maybe you should update it again. LOL

Leo

Rampage

I reported it to paypal late last night over the phone and the email they told me to send it to was accessviolation@paypal.com, so if anyone else gets any, that is where you can send them to.

Now, a question for littlewicher......since the email address you mention was mine, how on earth does someone use my email address to send me crap like that without me knowing it?

The web page has already been disabled. I just tried to view the source and the page would not load. Maybe because flytoohigh put F_CK Y_U in there and it made the person mad. Anyway, that's about it for now. I have to go to work. Have a nice day everyone.

Twowood

Thanx for taking the time.I appreciate it. Twowood

Placid

<< <i>The web page has already been disabled. I just tried to view the source and the page would not load. Maybe because flytoohigh put F_CK Y_U in there and it made the person mad. Anyway, that's about it for now. I have to go to work. Have a nice day everyone. >>



It still loads for me with your e-mail addy listed.

aunboy

Thanks for the warning. I'm also starting to despise paypal for a little bit....just because of their fees they take out when taking in credit card payments. Oh well, it does make online auction buying a whole lot faster and easier.

- Ilham

coindaughter

TTT

This one has been disabled, but there are plenty of other scams out there. Be aware!

Remember, any legit paypal URL will start with "https" Don't ever respond to email solicitations of sensitive information!