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Paypal Scam

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by codyturk, Sep 5, 2006.

  1. #1
    Couldn't find the scam section. But I got this email from a scammer today.

    Just keep an eye out for this type of email.
     
    codyturk, Sep 5, 2006 IP
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    AuctionFreak Active Member

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  3. iowadawg

    iowadawg Prominent Member

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    #3
    These are called phishing emails.
    They are a dime a dozen (I get 3-4 a week).
    Easiest thing to do with them before deleting, is to forward all of them to

    NEVER click on any links on any such emails!
    Even those I get from paypal (verifcation of payments, etc), I go to the site via my browser and type in the paypal url.
     
    iowadawg, Sep 5, 2006 IP
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    #4
    Yup stay away from these.

    Nothing new per say as I receive a lot myself.

    Just report them and delete them.

    Skinny
     
    Skinny, Sep 5, 2006 IP
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    #5
    I get lots of those every day, from ebay, paypal, 5th 3rd bank, chase... all scams
     
    mikeboy, Sep 5, 2006 IP
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    Kanazky Peon

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    #6
    if ever wan to go to paypal, just type paypal.com in the address bar.
     
    Kanazky, Sep 6, 2006 IP
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    yeah, never, ever access a site from an email, you never know
     
    mikeboy, Sep 6, 2006 IP
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    Nilgesz Well-Known Member

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    I don't know but when I'm using paypal I see at left corner of firefox. "Read Paypalobjects.com", Accordig to whois paypaobjects.com is owned by paypal inc.
     
    Nilgesz, Feb 28, 2008 IP
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    #9
    Yeah, but this isn't:

    Besides, this thread is over a year old.
     
    The Critic, Feb 28, 2008 IP
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    oh ya these are bad stuff
     
    Clifford, Feb 29, 2008 IP
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    #11
    there are too many of those.what i do is, read the emial amd go to paypal directly(typing on the browser and not clicking on the link) and check whatever is mentioned.
     
    titahost, Feb 29, 2008 IP
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    kewlchat Well-Known Member

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    #13
    Thanks for the tip
     
    Philvault, Mar 1, 2008 IP
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    UKWebmasterForum Guest

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    #14
    I think it's funny how old threads like these get revamped again. Good thread though.
     
    UKWebmasterForum, Mar 1, 2008 IP
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    This will go on forever along with the Nigerian emails of you have won $75,000,000 just email back with your sort code and account number lol.
     
    Hungryforsuccess, May 4, 2015 IP
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    Mkcoy Well-Known Member

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    #16
    Please forward all such emails to . They will reward you for it.
     
    Mkcoy, May 4, 2015 IP
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    Mkcoy Well-Known Member

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    Oh crud, you just made me post in an old thread. Please check the post dates before you post!
     
    Mkcoy, May 4, 2015 IP