Paypal Spoof campaign - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#1 09-02-2006, 05:40 AM

The Nigerians are at it big time this weekend so be on the look out for this stuff.

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#2 09-02-2006, 05:42 AM

Thank you for contacting PayPal about a fraudulent (spoof) email or Web
site. We appreciate you bringing this suspicious email to our attention.

We can confirm that the email you received was not sent by PayPal. Any
website which may be linked to this email is not authorized or used by
PayPal.

Our fraud prevention team is working to disable any website linked to
this email. In the meantime, please do not enter any information into
this website. If you have already done so, you should immediately log
into your PayPal account and change your password, as well as your
security questions and answers. We also recommend that you contact your
bank and credit card company immediately.

Please follow the instructions below to report an unauthorized
transaction associated with your PayPal account:

If you are able to log into your PayPal account:

1. Log in to your account at https://www.paypal.com
2. Select the "Resolution Center" subtab.
3. Click "Open a dispute."
4. Select "Unauthorized transaction," then click "Continue."
5. Enter or select the transaction ID for the transaction you would like
to dispute, then click "Continue."
6. Complete the report for Unauthorized Use on a PayPal Account, then
click "Continue."
7. Confirm that the claim is correct, then click "Submit."

If you cannot log in to your account, follow the instructions below to
report an unauthorized transaction associated with your PayPal account:

1. Go to https://www.paypal.com/
2. Click on the "Security Center" link located at the bottom of any
page.
3. Under the "Report a Problem" column, click on "Unauthorized
Transaction."
4. Click "Continue" under "Unable to log in?"
5. Confirm that the transaction in question is unauthorized then click
"Continue."
6. Complete the report for Unauthorized Use on a PayPal Account, then
click "Preview."
7. Confirm that the claim is correct, then click "Submit."
8. Confirm your account ownership by entering the financial information
requested, then click "Continue."

Lastly, we recommend taking a few steps to protect yourself from
identity theft:

1. Download the SafetyBar, a toolbar for Outlook and Outlook Express,
which identifies known spoof emails.
2. Get eBay Toolbar with Account Guard which warns you when you're on a
potentially fraudulent (spoof) Web site.
3. Sign up for Equifax Credit Alerts for PayPal Users, a program that
provides an early warning detection system in the event of identity
theft. Find out more by visiting the PayPal Identity Protection Center
at www.paypal.com/idprotection.
4. Frequently monitor your PayPal account for suspicious activity.

For additional tips please visit the PayPal Security Center at
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Thank you again for sending us your report. We appreciate your efforts
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Sincerely,

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#3 09-02-2006, 05:45 AM

Remember to forward any suspicious email to spoof@paypal.com .

Remember that Paypal or Ebay will never ask you to update your information. When you do log in never use links provided in emails; type them in yourself.

Larry Delor · #4 09-02-2006, 08:35 AM

Always check the links that are provided - just put your mouse pointer over the link, and look at the URL that shows up on the bottom of your task bar.

I believe that when PayPal does send a legit email, they address you by name, not by the generic "dear member/paypalmember".

#5 09-02-2006, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Delor

Always check the links that are provided - just put your mouse pointer over the link, and look at the URL that shows up on the bottom of your task bar.

I believe that when PayPal does send a legit email, they address you by name, not by the generic "dear member/paypalmember".

Don't rely on the mouse pointer more sophisticated spoofers have a work around for that, manually enter www.whoever.com and go from there.

and immediatly forward the message if you do it fast enough you are stopping the spoof before someone is scammed.

Larry Delor · #6 09-02-2006, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MedMech

and immediatly forward the message if you do it fast enough you are stopping the spoof before someone is scammed.

That is something I do - However, I wonder how much they check these spoofs out. How many people work in the spoof dept.? It's not like they are money makers.

Have you noticed that these emails seem to come in spurts? I'll get 3 or 4 in a week, and then nothing for about a week.

Mistress · #7 09-02-2006, 10:12 AM

Thanks for the heads up. I never buy anything off of E-bay unless I can send a money order or cashiers check....call me an old fashioned broad (no pun intended). Have a good weekend guys.

Jim H · #8 09-02-2006, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MedMech

Remember to forward any suspicious email to spoof@paypal.com ...

Been there, done that each and every time, a lot of times!

All scammers must die!

Larry Delor · #9 09-02-2006, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim H

All scammers must die!

By way of dripping fluid on their forehead until it finally penetrates through to the brain and kills them. Naturally, I would use old diesel oil.

mgburg · #10 09-02-2006, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Delor

By way of dripping fluid on their forehead until it finally penetrates through to the brain and kills them. Naturally, I would use old diesel oil.

I think hydrogen peroxide would work even better...if fizzes, has a "certain" aroma to it and it will probably "eat" through the epidural layer a bit faster than motor oil...and isn't that what a "slow, painful, death" is all about...slow for them...fun and anti-A.D.D. for us?

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