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Prolowtone 10-06-2012 04:24 AM

Email Scam! Paypal User: Mandatory account update
 
Not sure if this is the right section to post this... I was cleaning out my inbox and found an email that seamed a little off but looked official from Paypal. I forwarded it to Spoof@paypal and they emailed me back saying it was a phishing scam. I use paypal quite often and i figured many others here would to, So i should spread the warning before someone falls for it.

"Subject: Paypal User: Mandatory account update
Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2012 06:00:38 +0200

Dear Account Holder,

We are currently engaged in account maintenance service.
As a subscriber, you are required to confirm your continued membership.
Failure to confirm your continued membership will lead to service
suspension.

Download attached file Login and confirm in one simple step.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a compulsory measure.
Thank you
Admin
Paypal Admin Update®
Copyright © 2012 "
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Email back from Spoof:

Hello Jonathan,
Thanks for forwarding that suspicious-looking email. You're right - it
was a phishing attempt, and we're working on stopping the fraud. By
reporting the problem, you've made a difference!
Identity thieves try to trick you into revealing your password or other
personal information through phishing emails and fake websites. To learn
more about online safety, click "Security Center" on any PayPal webpage.
Every email counts. When you forward suspicious-looking emails to
spoof@paypal.com, you help keep yourself and others safe from identity
theft.
Your account security is very important to us, so we appreciate your
extra effort.
Thanks,
PayPal

DC5-S 10-06-2012 04:58 AM

Well no shit it is... Welcome to the internet
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rexsomnii 10-06-2012 08:32 AM

Paypal will only send you email with your name on it. It would have to say "Dear (insert name here), and so on.. the rest without your name on it.. is a scam.

I cant confirm it but i read it somewhere..

Sky_High 10-06-2012 10:37 AM

:facepalm:

!MiKrofT 10-06-2012 11:38 AM

Anyone that tells you to enter password and login details on a link/email/site other than the actual is a scam.

Acura604 10-06-2012 11:48 AM

Lol.

I get WoW and Diablo3 'phishing' emails daily.

CorneringArtist 10-06-2012 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acura604 (Post 8048326)
Lol.

I get WoW and Diablo3 'phishing' emails daily.

Same and I dont even have a battlenet account:lawl:
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