!!!! SCAM ALERT

newbiecollector

I received 5 e-mails from 3 different servers with the following text:

Dear Paypal User,

In accordance with our major database relocation we are currently having major adjustments and updates of user accounts to verify that the informations you have provided with us during the sign up process are true and correct. However, we have noticed some discrepancies regarding your account at Paypal. Possible causes are inaccurate contact information and invalid logout process.

We require you to complete an account verification procedure as part of our security measure.

You must click the link below to complete the process.
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webs-scr?cmd=_login-run


Unable to do so may result to abnormal account behavior during transactions.


Thank you for using PayPal!
The PayPal Team

DO NOT CLICK THAT LINK

I am 99.99% sure this is a scam to get your account

I do not know how to report this to eBay/Paypal but if some does please do so

wybrit

Wayne,

I am 100% certain your emails are fraud. Any email that asks you to click on a link so that you can log in should be treated with suspicion.

If the message relates to your PayPal account, forward it to spoof@paypal.com

If the message relates to your PayPal account, forward it to spoof@ebay.com

After that, you are done and can delete the message.

farthing

I agree - 100% scam emails.

To begin with, eBay and Paypal will address you by name - not as User.
They will also not include a link for you to use but will direct you to go to their home page.

ccrdragon

Definite scam - never click on the links in those things because most of them will install key-grabber spyware on your computer that will track the keys/sites/etc that use on the internet.

I get 2-3 a week (more when I list items to sell on the bay) - just forward them to ebay or paypal and delete them.

newbiecollector

Thanks folks. I knew what it was and even grabbed thier server ID.

I was just trying to pass a heads up to those that don't know this stuff

Askari

That same scam also gets used for bank accounts and credit cards.