Paypal Scam? Have you received Phishing Emails?

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by MervikHaums, Nov 2, 2009.

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    Friends,

    Attention Attention Attention.

    You may soon get paypal named phishing mails. Please don't open the links or change the password. If you do so. That's it, your money Gone!!!

    I Got a mail today telling that my account limited ( Still doubts are over there )

    It was in my junk folder. As I have 2 accounts I checked the other mail id too. There was also the same mail. But while I checked my accounts there was nothing wrong. I don't know from where they have got my paypal emails. Don't put your paypal emails in public threads.

    Tell to the sellers/ Buyers once you make the deal. And just for checking who sent this don't play too intelligent. By clicking the links even if you not allowing them to get your passwords, a cookie will be formed which may harm you after. Take care friends...


    \"http://www.taylorhost.com/cms/uped/resume/consulting/email-security/emailseccode=4036845903475/secmailconfirm/\"

    The above shown link was the original url of the sender.

    But the Anchor text of the link was ( with which they mislead people ) - https;//www,paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr/cmd=_login-run


    My dear friends, don't get in to these scams, take care of your money..

    I will forward the issue to paypal too...
     
    Last edited: Nov 2, 2009
    MervikHaums, Nov 2, 2009 IP
  2. encep

    encep Peon

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    Thanks for the info...

    It's very important info for all... :)
     
    encep, Nov 2, 2009 IP
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    radhika.writer Well-Known Member

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    Even I got same email once..but I was smart enough not to open that link rather I just went to paypal site and checked there and saw everything was fine there. Never ever open any email from any bank or payment merchant site, rather go to that site and then check out things.
     
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    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    robyries Notable Member

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    just read carefully where that email coming from, and don't just click every link that you received form the email

    keep your eyes open dude,...:eek:
     
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  6. MervikHaums

    MervikHaums Active Member

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    yeah that's true.. But do you mean that paypal may send the email limiting my accounts by mentioning this?
     
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    Digital_shubhi Illustrious Member

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    Generally, I check what link is there before clicking on it. :)
    That way you are safe.

    - Digital -
     
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    seogift Peon

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    yes i get so many of these on a weekly basis, i am sorry for those people who dont have a clue and click on these click to login to there account.
     
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    Helvetii Notable Member

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    Usually I go to the link and type wrong login info a few times just to piss them off :p

    Ex:
     
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  10. HJITechnologiesLLC

    HJITechnologiesLLC Well-Known Member

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    I usually get these kinds of e-mail, I just forward them to Paypal.
     
    HJITechnologiesLLC, Nov 2, 2009 IP
  11. Helvetii

    Helvetii Notable Member

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    It'll be a good idea to post the ID here. It's
     
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    HJITechnologiesLLC Well-Known Member

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    I know, I forward them to Paypal. lol
     
    HJITechnologiesLLC, Nov 2, 2009 IP
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    thanks for the usesful tip but i always check emails and dont trust most emails


    thanks for great info
     
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