Paypal Fake Emails

[aero]

Is anyone else getting those emails that you have to update your account in a few days or it will be suspended until you do?

I have gotten them for a few weeks now, and today was supposed to be the last day that you could do something about it. They look like they are legitimate emails, but after hovering over a link, it takes you to some weird ass site. Of course, the help one at the bottom looks like it goes to the correct site.

So if you are getting emails from Paypal, your best bet is to log directly into Paypal, dont click on any links in an email. Because these almost had me convinced. I reported it to paypal, and they said they are working on getting that site off the web.

But just a heads up so nobody accidently clicks on one and has to mess with a stolen account.

[d2privat11]

Yeah, I used to get those about a year ago, but then they stopped randomly.

[Shippo]

mine always have typos in them.. lol

[d112crzy]

yea, I used to get them everyday. But for some reason, i havent got them for a long time now, maybe like 2-3 months. whenever I see one, i never click on anything, it goes stright to the garbage.

Paypal will never email you like that, and it also doesnt have all those logos they use.

[aero]

yea, I used to get them everyday. But for some reason, i havent got them for a long time now, maybe like 2-3 months. whenever I see one, i never click on anything, it goes stright to the garbage.

Paypal will never email you like that, and it also doesnt have all those logos they use.

yeah, i never got any before that came into my regular mail, but these ones did.. and they all seemed legit. After about 8 of them, all saying that today was the last day to update, i went to my paypal addy to see if i really had to update something.

of course i didnt. But they did use the logos and all the regular stuff that paypal does. Im sure that these ones have sucked quite a few people in.

[d112crzy]

yea, they do look legit actually. I did click on the link once, but it only opened a black page, nothing happened.

[deckeda]

... I did click on the link once, but it only opened a black page, nothing happened.

They do more than that. By clicking the link, typically you're also sending the site your email address, thereby confirming that the spam they sent out hit a real address. So it gets sold again, and you get more spam, and so on.

Same thing with opening emails with HTML --- this includes "preview mode", not even opening it in a separate window. By loading the pictures and graphics, your computer has to request them from a site, same as when you visit as web page in your browser. The request-for-graphics also includes your email address typically.

Safest bet is to leave your email application to show subject lines only, not keep it in a preview mode. When you see a questionable email come in, delete it. If there's one you're not sure about, before opening it either tell your email app to not load images or else disconnect from the Internet so they can't load.

[d112crzy]

ah, i see. no wonder they stopped sending them. i havent clicked on them for a long ass time. also, they usually end up in my junk mail. so, whenever I see paypal in my junk, i know its not real so i delete it.

[cp[mike]]

deckeda is completely correct, something most people dont realize... just opening the email or clicking the link (even if u dont put in any info) is still harmful...

** you all need to remember that there is not one single reputable business out there that will conduct business via email. ** if paypal needs you to update your records, they will either call you, or have you do it directly though your account once youre already logged into their website. if you get one of these emails, assume its a scam. if for some reason you think it might be real, any business that would be worth your while to update your secure information at would at least have a phone number you can call them at.

[Fr0z3N]

Dear Jared R,

Thank you for contacting PayPal about a fraudulent (spoof) email or Web
site. We appreciate you bringing this suspicious email to our attention.

We can confirm that the email you received was not sent by PayPal. Any
website which may be linked to this email is not authorized or used by
PayPal.

Our fraud prevention team is working to disable any website linked to
this email. In the meantime, please do not enter any information into
this website. If you have already done so, you should immediately log
into your PayPal account and change your password, as well as your
security questions and answers. We also recommend that you contact your
bank and credit card company immediately.

Please follow the instructions below to report an unauthorized
transaction associated with your PayPal account:

If you are able to log into your PayPal account:

1. Log in to your account at https://www.paypal.com
2. Select the "Resolution Center" subtab.
3. Click "Open a dispute."
4. Select "Unauthorized transaction," then click "Continue."
5. Enter or select the transaction ID for the transaction you would like
to dispute, then click "Continue."
6. Complete the report for Unauthorized Use on a PayPal Account, then
click "Continue."
7. Confirm that the claim is correct, then click "Submit."

If you cannot log in to your account, follow the instructions below to
report an unauthorized transaction associated with your PayPal account:

1. Go to https://www.paypal.com/
2. Click on the "Security Center" link located at the bottom of any
page.
3. Under the "Report a Problem" column, click on "Unauthorized
Transaction."
4. Click "Continue" under "Unable to log in?"
5. Confirm that the transaction in question is unauthorized then click
"Continue."
6. Complete the report for Unauthorized Use on a PayPal Account, then
click "Preview."
7. Confirm that the claim is correct, then click "Submit."
8. Confirm your account ownership by entering the financial information
requested, then click "Continue."

Lastly, we recommend taking a few steps to protect yourself from
identity theft:

1. Download the SafetyBar, a toolbar for Outlook and Outlook Express,
which identifies known spoof emails.
2. Get eBay Toolbar with Account Guard which warns you when you're on a
potentially fraudulent (spoof) Web site.
3. Sign up for Equifax Credit Alerts for PayPal Users, a program that
provides an early warning detection system in the event of identity
theft. Find out more by visiting the PayPal Identity Protection Center
at www.paypal.com/idprotection.
4. Frequently monitor your PayPal account for suspicious activity.

For additional tips please visit the PayPal Security Center at
https://www.paypal.com/security.

Thank you again for sending us your report. We appreciate your efforts
to keep PayPal safe.

Sincerely,

PayPal
PayPal Account Review Department
__________________________________________________ ____________

Important: PayPal and its representatives will NEVER ask you to reveal
your password. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this policy. If anyone
claiming to work for PayPal asks for your password under any
circumstances, by email or by phone, please refuse and immediately
contact us via our secure webform online.


************************************************** **********************
This
email is sent to you by the contracting entity to your User Agreement,
either PayPal Inc or PayPal (Europe) Limited. PayPal (Europe) Limited is
authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK
as an electronic money institution.

************************************************** *********************







Original Message Follows:
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: PayPal <service@wachovia.com>
Date: Sep 1, 2006 8:44 PM
Subject: PayPal Account Management !
To:

<http://tilisnrtiorportmairtmapeprt.has.it/>

Dear valued *PayPal(r) *member:

It has come to our attention that your *PayPal(r)* account information
needs
to be
updated as part of our continuing commitment to protect your account and
to
reduce the instance of fraud on our website. If you could please take
5-10
minutes
out of your online experience and update your personal records you will
not
run into
any future problems with the online service.


However, failure to update your records will result in account
suspension.
Please update your records on or before *September 02, 2006*.

Once you have updated your account records, your *PayPal(r)* session
will not
be
interrupted and will continue as normal.

To update your *PayPal(r)* records click on the following link:


http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_login-run<http://tilisnrtiorpo
rtmairtmapeprt.has.it/>



Thank You.
*PayPal(r) UPDATE **TEAM* &nbsp

Accounts Management As outlined in our User Agreement, *PayPal(r)* will
periodically send you information about site changes and enhancements.

Visit our Privacy Policy and User Agreement if you have any questions.

http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr...rivacy-outside

Thats what I got.

[aero]

Thats what I got.

Thats the same one I got.

And today, I got one that looked like it was asking a question about a buy it now on an item I just put up for sale. Only thing that made me realize it was fishy was that there was no item number listed in the subject or anywhere like there usually is.

I have noticed that they are all coming from an ebay@wachovia.com email address.

and this is where one of the links goes to in mine aswell..


<http://tilisnrtiorportmairtmapeprt.has.it/>

[Fr0z3N]

Yup, just got a wachovia one about ebay... lol.

[blackoutt]

Wow thanks for the heads up I started getting them about 2 weeks ago ON MY SIDEKICK!!!..lol...but they just stopped all of sudden.