Paypal Fraud

I got an email from PayPal saying -

Your account access has been limited for the following reason(s):
# 23 Jul. 2007: Our system detected unusual charges to a credit card linked to your PayPal account.

I had earlier made a $400 payment to a DP member then I got this email. What does this mean for me? Will they be refunding my money? I don't see any new info under 'Recent Activity' except the payment I made.

 

You used your own credit card for verification of PP account?

 

I actually haven't verified the account but I've made 10+ inward and outward transactions and it IS my credit card.

 

I got a feeling the suspicious activities was probably because your account is not verified and they assumed that the credit card was stolen or something. Get it verified and you should be fine.

For further clarification, contact Paypal directly.

 

they might need any documents to be faxed , like utility bill and driving license and verify your credit card , your limit will be removed within 20 days.

 

I didn't want to remove the lock-down as I thought somebody was trying to steal from the credit card. I didn't realize they thought it was me.

 

It because since they have all this real fraud they have to be cautious

 

They are concerned about the verification and the large transactions.

 

yep..i did that mistake too..if ure unverified..and exceed 10+ transactions..of any amount..they tell u to verify ure account..thats what i got..in my mail box..

 

YEs, making transactions more then 10 you should varify your accunt .

 

they're just scared they'll get sued.

 

I have had this email myself; in my case it was a phishing scam. Double check that this isn't what is happening to you. Do not use the link in the email. Go to Paypal in the normal way through your browser and login through the login page. Then check your account in the normal way.

 

Mine is the real PayPal.

 

Great. I just thought I had better warn you as I very nearly got taken in by the phishing scam I received. I only sussed it out because of a spelling mistake.

 

I think it's phishing email. Don't click any link in this email. Better way is logging directly your account and check history. All transactions or disputes will be show in history page or resolution center.

Regards

 

yeh could be a phishing email

log in 2 ur account and check..

and get ur account VERFIED !!! 2 many scammers about !

 

It wasn't phishing. I did verify my account and get it unrestricted but it took a few days.

 

Basically u need to verify ur account..!!!

 

I tend to stick to PayPal only for transactions between $50 and $200. Anything over that I prefer bank transfer - fees and so on.

 

Since it was a rather large amount compared to your other transactions, they were trying to just verify it. Most credit card companies do this all the time, that's why I usually call before I leave to let them know.