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Old 11 April 2005, 09:48 PM
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Default Another Scam- Have a Look....

I imagine a few people will be getting these sent to them. Its probably the best one i have seen so far... So be careful!

Dear member,

PayPal is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its community of buyers and sellers. To protect the security of your account, PayPal employs some of the most advanced security systems in the world and our anti-fraud teams regularly screen the PayPal system for unusual activity.

Recently, our Account Review Team identified some unusual activity in your account. In accordance with PayPal's User Agreement and to ensure that your account has not been compromised, access to your account was limited. Your account access will remain limited until this issue has been resolved. This is a fraud prevention measure meant to ensure that your account is not compromised.

We requested information from you for the following reason:

A recent review of your account determined that we require some additional information from you in order to provide you with secure service.

Case ID Number: PP-053-253-371

This is a second reminder to log in to PayPal as soon as possible. Once you log in, you will be provided with a step to restore your account access.We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure account safety.In accordance with PayPal's User Agreement, your account access will remain limited until the issue has been resolved. Unfortunately, if access to your account remains limited for an extended period of time, it may result in further limitations or eventual account closure. We encourage you to log in to your PayPal account as soon as possible to help avoid this.

Use the link below to access our mainframe database and confirm the information we have on file for your account.

http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_login-run


We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your account. We apologize for any inconvenience.

PayPal is committed in assisting law enforcement with any inquires related to attempts to misappropriate personal information with the intent to commit fraud or theft. Information will be provided at the request of law enforcement agencies to ensure that impersonators are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law..

Thank you for your patience as we work together to protect your account.

Sincerely,
PayPal Account Review Department
PayPal Email ID PP560


Good one isn't it?
Old 11 April 2005, 09:57 PM
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Don't let Ollyk see this!!

He'll moan like a trooper......
Old 11 April 2005, 10:01 PM
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dam good for a scam..... tried the linky

or is it a key logger??



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Old 11 April 2005, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mart360
dam good for a scam..... tried the linky

or is it a key logger??



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Yeh, thats why i posted it because i could actually see this one catching people out.

Its not like the usual: 'Good day to you sir, My name is Charles Oyembinimineni and i am an agent acting on beha......' Yawn!

Its actually pretty slick.

Not tried the link yet, no. Dont want to either
Old 11 April 2005, 10:08 PM
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hows that a scam? looks pretty genuine, i didnt click on the link when u mentioned key logger????
Old 11 April 2005, 10:09 PM
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Someone is actually sending out similar things purported to be from ebay. So beware
Old 11 April 2005, 10:10 PM
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The link only works on here because it's been copy pasted into here. In the original email the link text is as above, but the URL actually sends you to the scammers server (usually an IP address like: http://123.123.123.123/spoofpaypalpage) where you will be presented with a fake page in which to enter your details for him to collect.

The link is not what it seems, for example:

Click me --> http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_login-run

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Old 11 April 2005, 10:12 PM
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It is quite s clever one.

Given away by the lack of name in the intro.......
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