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"Open now to confirm your new email at eBay" What's this???????

misterRmisterR Posts: 2,305 ✭✭
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A few days ago received a similiar message from Paypal.
Just delete and do not open I assume?
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  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    sounds good to me. as in good to not open it.
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  • Dog97Dog97 Posts: 7,874 ✭✭✭
    If you have a question about your accounts log in to ebay or PayPal direct and DO NOT use links from emails because they don't take you to PP or eBay.
    The link says paypal.com but it actually takes you to the scam site.
    I always open the email, click the link, and fill out the requested info like name, address, ssn, check account # etc, BUTT, I use obcene sexual organ names and numbers instead of the correct info.
    Change that we can believe in is that change which is 90% silver.
  • misterRmisterR Posts: 2,305 ✭✭
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  • MikeyMikey Posts: 477
    It's always fun to fill these emails in with some choice language.
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  • calgolddivercalgolddiver Posts: 1,453 ✭✭✭✭✭
    SCAM - I personally like Dog97's response suggestion - however there is a down side to that. The response lets the scammer know there is a 'live' IP address so that you become the target of more phishing expeditions by the scammers. Your best move is to delete it . IMHO.
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  • Dog97Dog97 Posts: 7,874 ✭✭✭
    calgolddiver-
    The more fishing expeditions the more fun I have!
    But I agree 100% with you so unless you are like me and just like to aggrevate people it's best to delete them without opening because the scammers can tell from the html if you opened them.
    Change that we can believe in is that change which is 90% silver.
  • 100proof1957100proof1957 Posts: 6,231 ✭
    Always forward such messages to
    spoof@ebay.com
    or
    spoof@paypal.com
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  • YousriYousri Posts: 477
    It is a SCAM. I always send it spoof@ebay.com.

    My advice is never to click on anylink provided. Always log in by typing in your browser URL line.
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  • relayerrelayer Posts: 10,570 ✭

    You should never click on link in a bogus email - the site you visit could install a number of nasty things on your PC
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