PayPal phishing - tied to http://www2.hostoo2.com

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by Smyrl, May 5, 2009.

  1. #1
    This email confirms that you created a new password and selected security
    questions for your account on 2009 May 05.

    If you didnt make these changes, please visit "Resolution Center". (URL posted above)

    Thank you.

    Sincerely,
    S. Larson - Customer Service


    Security Advisory: When you log in to your account, be sure to open
    up a new web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer or Netscape) and type in the
    URL to make sure you are on the real website.
    For more information on protecting yourself from fraud, please review the
    Security Tips in our Security Center.

    Please do not reply to this email. This mailbox is not monitored and you
    will not receive a response. For assistance, log in to your account
    and click the Help link in the top right corner of any page.

    ----------------------------------------------------------------


    Copyright © 1999-2008. All rights reserved.

    Customer Email ID PP1263
     
    Smyrl, May 5, 2009 IP
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  2. ractors

    ractors Well-Known Member

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    Reported Web Forgery!

    This web site at www2.hostoo2.com has been reported as a web forgery and has been blocked based on your security preferences.

    Web forgeries are designed to trick you into revealing personal or financial information by imitating sources you may trust.

    Entering any information on this web page may result in identity theft or other fraud.
     
    ractors, May 5, 2009 IP
  3. JustSmith

    JustSmith Peon

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    Error! Could not locate remote server

    You tried to access the address http://www2.hostoo2.com/, which is currently unavailable. Please make sure that the Web address (URL) is correctly spelled and punctuated, then try reloading the page.

    Make sure your Internet connection is active and check whether other applications that rely on the same connection are working.
     
    JustSmith, May 5, 2009 IP
  4. Smyrl

    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    I am glad to hear site is offline. As the economy worsens I am seeing more and more phishing attempts.

    Registrant:
    Domain Discreet
    ATTN: hostoo2.com
    Avenida do Infante 50
    Funchal, Madeira 9004-521
    PT
    Email:

    Registrar Name....: REGISTER.COM, INC.
    Registrar Whois...: whois.register.com
    Registrar Homepage: www.register.com

    Domain Name: hostoo2.com

    Created on..............: Tue, May 05, 2009
    Expires on..............: Fri, Jun 05, 2009
    Record last updated on..: Tue, May 05, 2009

    Administrative Contact:
    Domain Discreet
    ATTN: hostoo2.com
    Avenida do Infante 50
    Funchal, Madeira 9004-521
    PT
    Phone: 1-902-7495331
    Email:

    Technical Contact:
    Domain Discreet
    ATTN: hostoo2.com
    Avenida do Infante 50
    Funchal, Madeira 9004-521
    PT
    Phone: 1-902-7495331
    Email:

    DNS Servers:

    dns015.b.register.com
    dns213.c.register.com
    dns209.a.register.com
    dns249.d.register.com
     
    Smyrl, May 5, 2009 IP
  5. deluxdon

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

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    I must say that this is something new type of attempt by hacker :rolleyes:

    There are so many hackers around us so you have to keep yourself safe from them otherwise you are gone :(

    DON.
     
    deluxdon, May 5, 2009 IP
  6. Bohra

    Bohra Prominent Member

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    I Too have been facing a phishing attack for paypal.

    Some Tips For Safety

    - Dont Login If it says you have a payment and click here to accept it never give details there
    - Report phishing attacks to paypal

    Just my 2 cents

    Hope it helps
     
    Bohra, May 19, 2009 IP
  7. rathin

    rathin Peon

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    i also got some email like this,hacker makeing email very similar

    please check the header of the mail before you open
     
    rathin, May 19, 2009 IP
  8. dpwebmasterseo

    dpwebmasterseo Banned

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    just forward all such mails to - they will verify and reply you soon.
     
    dpwebmasterseo, May 19, 2009 IP