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24 July 2006, 09:34 PM

MMT WRX

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Paypal scam

Nothing to do with scoobs but be aware.

Just had an email saying I had just paid $39.00 for 6 months subscription to Astalavista.net via Paypal.

Then there is a Link to paypal if you want to dispute the purchase. When you click the link it asks for all your card details.

This looks exactly like a paypal document

Dont do it.

Send the email to spoof@paypal.com and call them to make sure your account is safe.

Barstewards.

Mick

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24 July 2006, 09:51 PM

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thanks for the info m8.

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24 July 2006, 11:08 PM

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yea i had that
almost typed my details in but just stopped.

i was amazed there is a website selling haking software.

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24 July 2006, 11:12 PM

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yea a dodgey 1 that is

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24 July 2006, 11:14 PM

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Thanks for the heads up! Use it quite alot!

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24 July 2006, 11:18 PM

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had one the same, called paypal and reported it.

just one rule they told me "paypal will NEVER have a link in the email asking you to login" they will never link to paypal from the email, they always ask you to go to paypal and loging.

any type of link to paypal means fake email!

now i know!