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[shaun2097]

Ive just checked my emails and got this even though I dont have a paypal account on the address it was sent to, so its a scam, me thinks!!! (check out the bit which says "please give us 72 hrs to investigate". lol. what it should say is, "please give us 72hrs to clean out your account!

I have removed the link for obvious reasons.




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At PayPal, we want to increase your security and comfort level with every transaction. From our Buyer and Seller Protection Policies to our Verification and Reputation systems, we'll help to keep you safe.

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We have recently noticed one or more attempts to log into your PayPal account from a foreign IP address and we have reasons to believe that your account may have been hijacked by a third party without your authorization.

If you recently accessed your account while traveling, the unusual login in attempts may have been initiated by you. However, if you are the rightful holder of the account, click on the link below to log into your account within the above-mentioned period.

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If you choose to ignore our request, you leave us no choice but to temporaly suspend your account.

We ask that you allow at least 72 hours for the case to be investigated and we strongly recommend to verify your account in that time.

If you received this notice and you are not the authorized account holder, please be aware that it is in violation of PayPal policy to represent oneself as another PayPal user. Such action may also be in violation of local, national, and/or international law. PayPal is committed to assist law enforcement with any inquires related to attempts to misappropriate personal information with the intent to commit fraud or theft. Information will be provided at the request of law enforcement agencies to ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Thanks for your patience and understanding as we work together to protect your account.

Sincerely,

PayPal Account Review Department

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[caddy06_88]

Looks like it is a scam. Especially when you dont even have an account, lol. Too many scams these days.

[duplu]

Also note the several spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.

To be honest I don't think paypal have ever or will ever send out e-mails like these. I was checking one the other day where when you go their site they actually ask for your credit card pin number . Now, even the stupidist person on the planet knows you don't give anyone that, not even the bank who issued it

[lincs1]

your best bet is IF IN DOUBT CONTACT PAYPAL OR EBAY with the email it refere's and check and make sure if its been sent by paypal or ebay.

ask a man >> lincsleisure1 << who's been sucked in b4....lol by scam emails from supposibly ebay.


like i say if in doubt forward the email to paypal or ebay for it to be looked into

you can contact paypal directly by calling: 08707307191



lincsleisure1

[cairndorep]

Something like that happened to my dad before and he emailed paypal and they mailed him back telling him that it was a scam.

[Jimmy_mac]

bottom line is if you get an email like this its a scam, paypal and ebay know of these going about and so are highly unlikely to ever e mail asking you to click a link and fill in user and pass details.

so if you get one, ignore it

[cairndorep]

I wonder if E-bay can do anything about it?

[Jimmy_mac]

they have an address to email for such things

spoof@ebay.co.uk or
spoof@paypal.co.uk

forward it to that address

[lincs1]

feck me....lol i just been sent yet another paypal scam email. i forwarded it straight to paypal for there investigation.


BEWARE PAYPAL USERS!!!!!!!!!!!!


lincsleisure1

[caddy06_88]

99.9% of the internet now is just spam and scams. Its very annoying.

[uya]

I keep meaning to write a script that goes to their fake web sites, and repetetively fill in the forms with garbage, to flood the database with crap.

[lincs1]

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We recently reviewed your account, and suspect that your PayPal account may
have been accessed by an unauthorized third party. Protecting the security
of your account and of the PayPal network is our primary concern.
Therefore, as a prevention measure, we have temporarely limited access to
sensitive PayPal account features.
Please click on the link below to confirm your information:

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For more information about how to protect your account, please visit
PayPal's Security Center, accessible via the "Security Center" link located
at the bottom of each page of the PayPal website.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and appreciate your
assistance in helping us maintain the integrity of the entire PayPal
system. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.



Sincerely,

The PayPal Fraud Management Team




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BEWARE!!!!
the above was sent to my e-mail and i have spoken to paypal and they state that they would only address you ONLY by the first and last name NOTHING ELSE... anything else other than that then FORWARD IT TO http:/www.spoof@paypal.co.uk

[PJ]

...they have an address to email for such things...

A better way to deal with all this is to install the eBay Toolbar - this gives very clear warning if you're on a site which is asking for either eBay or PayPal info, and you can immediately report with a single click...


http://pages.ebay.co.uk/ebay_toolbar/

[Irvster]

I bought something off paypal 5 years ago..(scully on dvd if any of ya remember it....only 1:99 bargain) anyway on the 4th april this year someone got into my account robbed me card details and bought a laptop off e-bay with them for £715 it was quite a nasty shock....luckily i caught the transaction straightaway and it was stopped and i got my money back......PHEW!!!