Paypal SPOOF EMAILS Beware

[Dave_Snelson]

I have received two spoof emails that look alarmingly like the real "Paypal" thing. There were a few giveaways though.

It did not mention my name (and it should) the base domain to the email was .ug.....yep you guessed it...Uganda!

The email also contains a trojan that my AV picked up - JS/Wonka.

If you get one of these, send it on to spoof@paypal.com with an explanation.

 

[Dave_Seager]

I am becoming a little concerned about PayPal's security. I seem to receive a handful of these spoof messages shortly after each PayPal transaction. This implies that those responsible for the spoofs have some way of tracking my account activity.

 

[sailorman]

THIS IS A SCAM I REPORTED TO EBAY

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Email Header:
PayPal Account Suspicious Activity

Email Body:

Hello sailorman

As part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in the PayPal system.

We recently noticed the following issue on your account:

Your bank has contacted us regarding some attempts of charges from your credit card via the Paypal system. We have reasons to believe that you changed your registration information or that someone else has unauthorized access to your Paypal account Due to recent activity, including possible unauthorized payments placed on your account, we will require a second confirmation of your identity with us in order to allow us to investigate this matter further. Your account is not suspended, but if in 48 hours after you receive this message your account is not confirmed we reserve the right to suspend your Paypal registration. 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 full extent of the law.

To confirm your identity with us click here:

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr/?cmd=login-webcs-info

Case ID Number: PP-541-921-851

After responding to the message, we ask that you allow at least 72 hours for the case to be investigated. Emailing us before that time will result in delays. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you and we would like to thank you for your cooperation as we review this matter.

Sincerely,

PayPal Account Review Department

PayPal Email ID PP522

This message and any files or documents attached may contain classified information. It is intended only for the individual or entity named and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient or authorized to receive it, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately then delete it from your system. Please also note that transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free.


Message: recived this email
belive its fake / scam

 

[BrendanS]

Re: THIS IS A SCAM I REPORTED TO EBAY

it's easy enough to check such messages. Don't click on the link, it probably hides a completely different url underneath

Open a new browser window, and type the paypal url in yourself, and log into paypal. Any official message from paypal will be in your message box once you have logged into the paypal site

 

[oldharry]

Re: THIS IS A SCAM I REPORTED TO EBAY

No reputable organisation will ask you to verify or re-register your personal info via a link in an email, and the only safe thing is to regard ANY email which include a link to 'verify' your personal details as being a scam.

It only takes moments to log in via the normal home page of the organisation concerned to double check.

I have had funds 'frozen' or 'seized' pending investigation by at least 4 American Banks that I have never heard of, been suspended twice by my ISP, once by another ISP I have never used, and my EBay account is suspended around every 6 weeks, though I am never unable to use it, and am apparently going to be given around 30 million quid by Nigerian Bankers - if....

I ALWAYS report receipt of any such approaches to the organisation concerned. This gives them a chance to come back if there is actually a problem. There never is....

 

[carlton]

Re: THIS IS A SCAM I REPORTED TO EBAY

It's dead simple. Any e-mail I ever receive from any source asking for anything at all remotely private gets instantly deleted. I mean, if the people who are important in your life really want to contact you there are other ways. And the important stuff still arrives through the post or via the phone.