Got a mail from PayPal, looks like a spam mail

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by Nameofsuccess, Mar 5, 2010.

  1. #1
    I got a email from PayPal today stating that I need to confirm my account. Otherwise, my account would be suspended. It gave me line stating that "Click here" to update your account information. But, the link is not clickable. I suspect, this could be a spam email. If anyone got similar email, kindly share their experience here.
     
    Nameofsuccess, Mar 5, 2010 IP
  2. tanha_dil

    tanha_dil Peon

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    #2
    obviously a spam . it will never ask for updating account by clicking ... I got the same for Liberty Reserve .. Bloody Hoax !
     
    tanha_dil, Mar 5, 2010 IP
  3. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    #3
    Just stay away from clicking any link in such emails. Always prefer to login to your financial sites accounts by opening new browser window yourself and type url yourself.

    DON.
     
    deluxdon, Mar 5, 2010 IP
  4. Digital_shubhi

    Digital_shubhi Illustrious Member

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    #4
    I also got one from Adwords.
    But gmail is smart enough to track them and put them in the category of SPAM.
    Also it was written that it might not be from the real sender or something like that.

    - Mr.President -
     
    Digital_shubhi, Mar 6, 2010 IP
  5. linkstrade

    linkstrade Active Member

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    #5
    yes i also got mail like that, they are bloody spammer, dont go through that link.
     
    linkstrade, Mar 6, 2010 IP
  6. sousen

    sousen Active Member

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    #6
    It's 100% sure when it;s mentin click here to give a link you will find your self just point mouse carser on hte link and see left hand side down just upper of start menu you will find the phising website link don't cliick and do not worry
     
    sousen, Mar 6, 2010 IP
  7. Search Engine Optimser

    Search Engine Optimser Peon

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    Yes it is 100% spam..keep away from that..
     
    Search Engine Optimser, Mar 6, 2010 IP
  8. Dambient

    Dambient Peon

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    #8
    Its totally a spam...delete that mail
     
    Dambient, Mar 6, 2010 IP
  9. vannarith

    vannarith Active Member

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    yes, report it to paypal. And if you wish to check any detail, check out the paypal account directly paypal.com then you will knw there
     
    vannarith, Mar 16, 2010 IP
  10. sweatlana

    sweatlana Well-Known Member

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    We all need to beware from this kind of spam or cheater e-mails.
     
    sweatlana, Mar 16, 2010 IP
  11. nikb

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    Paypal uses Sender Policy Framework to protect users.
    "v=spf1 include:spf-1.paypal.com include:p._spf.paypal.com include:p2._spf.paypal.com include:s._spf.ebay.com include:m._spf.ebay.com include:c._spf.ebay.com include:thirdparty.paypal.com ~all""google-site-verification: NrhK1Hj7KuCPua1OcvfacDawt46H9VjByS4IAw5vsFA""spf2.0/pra include:s._sid.ebay.com include:m._sid.ebay.com include:p._sid.ebay.com include:c._sid.ebay.com include:spf-2._sid.paypal.com include:thirdparty._sid.paypal.com ~all"
    Code (markup):
    If you are using good spam filter with SPF check function, you will never get fishing emails.
     
    nikb, Apr 24, 2010 IP
  12. sweatlana

    sweatlana Well-Known Member

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    I recently got this spam mail in my spam box:
    Subject : Urgent Notice: Paypal Limited
    Email :

    Dear PayPal customer,

    During our regularly scheduled account maintenance and
    verification procedure we have detected a slight error in your
    billing information.

    This might be due to the following reasons:

    1. A recent change in your personal information (ie. change of address, email address)
    2. An inability to accurately verify your selected option of payment due to an internal error within our systems.

    Please verify your information. To do this we have attached a
    form to this email. Please download the form and follow the
    instructions on your screen.
    NOTE: The form needs to be opened in a modern browser which has
    javascript enabled (ex: Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 3, Safari 3,
    Opera 9)

    We are requesting this information to verify and protect your
    identity. This is in order to prevent the illegal activity of
    PayPal accounts.

    Please do not reply to this email.

    We apologize for any inconvenience this may have
    caused. Sincerely, PayPal Security Team.

    PayPal Email ID PP836l Email ID PP836
     
    sweatlana, Apr 24, 2010 IP
  13. wondercorn

    wondercorn Peon

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    #13
    Looks fishy. just ignore it in my opinion.

    Are we able to contact paypal directly?
     
    wondercorn, Apr 24, 2010 IP
  14. seogoogle

    seogoogle Well-Known Member

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    You can call them or email them or visit PayPal office :)
     
    seogoogle, Apr 24, 2010 IP
  15. sivaganesh

    sivaganesh Member

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    #15
    try contact support by email or phone..
     
    sivaganesh, Apr 24, 2010 IP