Paypal scam

Discussion in 'General Business' started by navtej, May 24, 2008.

  1. #1
    hi i checked my paypal account today and someone had loged in and took 22$ from it.

    What can i do?
     
    navtej, May 24, 2008 IP
  2. Lavathing9

    Lavathing9 Peon

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    #2
    It is not Paypal scamming you, you must have given your password away, or spent it not knowing it, or you got tricked into using a phishing account.

    I'd say make a support ticket or call Paypal service line.
     
    Lavathing9, May 24, 2008 IP
  3. spice

    spice Active Member

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    #3
    What you mean take?

    He either transfered it to A bank account or made payment for a purchase

    Either way it is traceable, get in touch with paypal
     
    spice, May 24, 2008 IP
  4. navtej

    navtej Peon

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    Yes i am aware that its not paypal that took it and i checked the transaction details and it has the email addresse.


    I am going to call paypal!
     
    navtej, May 24, 2008 IP
  5. navtej

    navtej Peon

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    When i call them, it says i need a 6 digit web pin... where can that be found?
     
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    birdsfly Well-Known Member

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    #6
    A $22 fine can occur (I believe) if you try to take funds out of your bank account without having enough funds in your bank account.
     
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  7. navtej

    navtej Peon

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    Ya but none of that money was from bank and my account isnt hooked up with my bank either!
     
    navtej, May 24, 2008 IP
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    waz Active Member

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    Open a dispute and try to claim your money back.
     
    waz, May 24, 2008 IP
  9. immortality

    immortality Peon

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    #9
    If you didnt do it then a different IP was logged and PayPal will get your money back, if you file a dispute as said above.
     
    immortality, May 24, 2008 IP
  10. scriptaty

    scriptaty Banned

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    I don't think you can do anything except learning lesson :
    Never give your p@ssw0rd to anyone
     
    scriptaty, May 24, 2008 IP
  11. topearn

    topearn Peon

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    #11
    No big deal. Some hacker must have hacked into your Paypal account and stolen the $22 from you. Is this all the money you have in your Paypal account; if it is much more, then it is not hacker as hacker will steal ALL your money.

    Anyway, open a dispute with Paypal to tell them you did not authorized the spending and you will get your money back, provided the money is still in the hackers account. But if hacker has transferred the money to others, then you cannot get your money back.
     
    topearn, May 24, 2008 IP
  12. fishbed

    fishbed Banned

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    i think hacker will not take only $22. stupid hacker.
     
    fishbed, May 24, 2008 IP
  13. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    It is hard to say, maybe there is only $22 left in the account.

     
    wisdomtool, May 24, 2008 IP
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    cchetanonline Banned

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    try e-mailing Paypal
    tell them to check IP address

    and also open disputes in paypal
     
    cchetanonline, May 25, 2008 IP
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    #15
    hackers (or should we call crackers) r so annoying. your pc could've been implanted with a keylogger virus or something. contact paypal regarding your money, change your password, and then take time to clean up your pc.

    internet isn't a safe place to keep your money. bank is.
     
    bluecape, May 25, 2008 IP
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    I'd recommend using a distinct password for your paypal account that you don't use ANYWHERE else. You dont want to accidentally sign up for forums, etc and use a common username/password that you use everywhere else. People can easily try the same username/password people use for forums and try to get into paypal accounts, etc.
     
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    Telling Paypal to check IP address is no use as ISP might use random IPs e.g. mine is. When I login daily, I will get a different IP address or even if I switched off my PC, then on again, it will use a different IP.
     
    success8, May 25, 2008 IP
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    The first part of your IP is usually constant so they would just need to compare them. Also they would be able to find the general area where each IP is from. Chances are the person who stole the money isnt in your area so if it is a big difference they can investigate and decide if you get your money back.
     
    immortality, May 25, 2008 IP
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    is this ever happen to anyone else before??
     
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  20. theperiodman

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    #20
    More importantly, did the OP ever get the money back?
     
    theperiodman, May 27, 2008 IP