Paypal phishing web site

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by ketting00, Jul 15, 2009.

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    I received this email:

    We regret to inform you that access to your account has been temporarily limited.

    This has been done due to several failed log-in attempts.

    To restore your account please log in correctly.

    If you fail to log in correctly your account will be suspended for fraud prevention.

    You will be able to register again for PayPaI only after you authenticate your profile.

    We apologize for the inconvenience, this measure was taken for your protection.

    PayPaI Security Team

    : and it send me to this web site:

    Removed phishing link

    Look exactly a Paypal homepage but on the address bar.
     
    ketting00, Jul 15, 2009 IP
  2. dynashox

    dynashox Premium Member Staff

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  3. Codythebest

    Codythebest Notable Member

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    And always go through www.paypal.com when you get email. Never go through the email's link. Even if it's legit...
     
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    Megatrend Peon

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    NEVER clicl any link to go to PayPal website. Always type the url in the address bar yourself to be doubly sure you are not beng directed to a phishing website.
     
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    linkmanage Banned

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    Always Open www .paypal .com Never click in e-mail links.
     
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  6. enhu

    enhu Well-Known Member

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    how about when we pay a hosting company, they lead me to paypal when you click pay.
    i tend to back out in the end when i see it. is it also legit?
     
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    adithya Well-Known Member

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    If u are doing it via clients panel (WHMCS panel of host)it is legit
    Also check the url and whether u can see the SSL lock icon in the status bar at the bottom of the browser
    There is an excellent documentation in paypal
     
    adithya, Jul 16, 2009 IP