Is this a Paypal scam?

lsutigers1973 · October 16, 2008 5:37AM

Got an email supposedly from Paypal that I have never seen before. It was sent to my wife's email address which I used last year to make my current eBay ID. I do not believe the email address is in any way linked to Paypal. Yesterday, I received an email saying that a Paypal payment to my wife's email address has not yet been claimed. To claim the payment, click on the link and log in. Is this a scam to get my password or possibly a legit email and the payment was somehow sent to the wrong email address?

jimrad · October 16, 2008 5:40AM

Sounds like it.

All you need to do is log in to your paypal account directly, not through the "strange" link.
If you have something there to be claimed it will show - if not - - - -SCAM

stevek · October 16, 2008 5:53AM

I just clicked on an e-mail link stating that Maria Sharapova will do me if i provide all my ebay, PayPal and bank account information - I hope that one is real but I'm beginning to get suspicious as i haven't heard from Maria yet.

PoppaJ · October 16, 2008 5:55AM

<< Got an email supposedly from Paypal that I have never seen before. It was sent to my wife's email address which I used last year to make my current eBay ID. I do not believe the email address is in any way linked to Paypal. Yesterday, I received an email saying that a Paypal payment to my wife's email address has not yet been claimed. To claim the payment, click on the link and log in. Is this a scam to get my password or possibly a legit email and the payment was somehow sent to the wrong email address? >>

A couple things to remember about PayPal:

PayPal will never ask you for the following personal information in any PayPal email:
Your full name
Your password
Driver's license number
Social Security number
Credit and debit card numbers
Pin numbers or bank account numbers

PayPal promises to never email you an attachment or software update to install on your computer. Never install attached software or even open an attached file. It’s not safe – it could be spyware or a virus.

Many phishing emails have links that look valid, but send you to fraudulent sites instead. Here’s what you should do: Open a new browser window, type https://www.paypal.com and log in to your PayPal account directly.

PoppaJ

storm888 · October 16, 2008 6:14AM

Yes; it's a scam.

PoppaJ · October 16, 2008 8:48AM

<< I just clicked on an e-mail link stating that Maria Sharapova will do me if i provide all my ebay, PayPal and bank account information - I hope that one is real but I'm beginning to get suspicious as i haven't heard from Maria yet. >>

Steve.... Wake up .... Wake up Steve .....

Steve, it's Maria .... Steve.... Wake up!

stevek · October 16, 2008 10:03AM

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<< I just clicked on an e-mail link stating that Maria Sharapova will do me if i provide all my ebay, PayPal and bank account information - I hope that one is real but I'm beginning to get suspicious as i haven't heard from Maria yet. >>

Steve.... Wake up .... Wake up Steve .....

Steve, it's Maria .... Steve.... Wake up!

>>

Scrolling down, I didn't see that 3rd pic coming - Thanks for the great laugh.

onebamafan · October 16, 2008 12:43PM

I would go straight to paypal and log in and have a look.....if its legit you will find the info.

lsutigers1973 · October 16, 2008 10:36PM

PoppaJ you are a dirty old man but I like your style.

PoppaJ · October 16, 2008 11:22PM

<< PoppaJ you are a dirty old man but I like your style. >>

A man's mind never ages ... when it comes to beautiful women

Is this a Paypal scam?

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