cartshed
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Post by cartshed on Aug 11, 2013 14:07:55 GMT -8
I expect a few people here have had this happen to them, but for those who haven't, here's a quick heads up.
Last week I got an e-mail from Paypal telling me that in the last 24 hours, someone had tried to access my account but had entered the wrong password 3 times. The e-mail was asking me to click on a link & then verify my password. It sort of looked legit for a moment, the Paypal logo was displayed but I noticed that part of the address for the link contained the word paypall , which made me suspicious. So, I rang Paypal & they confirmed it was a scam, I think by clicking on the link, you either download a virus or, if you verify your password, they've got access to your account. Sneaky little scum bags.
I'm sure some people would see through this scam immediately, but some won't, especially when they make you think that your account is under attack.
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Post by dad-the-diver on Aug 11, 2013 14:25:32 GMT -8
Mucho thanks Dave. I didn't know about this!
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normdiaz
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Post by normdiaz on Aug 11, 2013 14:30:33 GMT -8
My understanding is that if your name is not used by the alleged PayPal sender, the e-mail is bogus. Best to play it safe whenever in doubt by forwarding the e-mail to "spoof@paypal.com. You will be notified as to the legitimacy of the missive.
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Post by SpinDoctor on Aug 11, 2013 14:32:27 GMT -8
Those phishing scams are the worst. Just one lapse of judgement caused by a nattering child while you are just checking your email and you're in for a world of pain. I use a plug in called Web Of Trust and its saved my hide a couple of times. It puts little red icons next to suspicious links and will also send a pop up when you click through on a red one just to make really sure you are aware of what you are doing. chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wot/bhmmomiinigofkjcapegjjndpbikblnpI also use a lab addition to my g(mail). It verifies the sender of the email and adds a little icon. Anything I receive from ebay and Paypal shows a little key next to their name. Very helpful. support.google.com/mail/answer/3070163
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 14:35:10 GMT -8
If it doesn't come through your eBay messaging system...it'd bogus
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Post by bobbymike on Aug 11, 2013 18:28:42 GMT -8
Safest bet when Paypal (or any financial entity that you do business with) sends you an email is NOT to click any links. Log-in like you normally do. If it was a valid message you will also have a message there.
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Hobbes
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Post by Hobbes on Aug 11, 2013 19:03:51 GMT -8
Thanks for the heads up, mate, always appreciated. As they say in The Netherlands "A warned man counts for two."
a063
(can't find a 'Thanks' smiley!)
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Post by dad-the-diver on Aug 11, 2013 22:43:48 GMT -8
My understanding is that if your name is not used by the alleged PayPal sender, the e-mail is bogus. Best to play it safe whenever in doubt by forwarding the e-mail to "spoof@paypal.com. You will be notified as to the legitimacy of the missive. Learnt two things off one tread! thunbsup.gif
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Post by Groundhog66 on Aug 12, 2013 5:39:11 GMT -8
Safest bet when Paypal (or any financial entity that you do business with) sends you an email is NOT to click any links. Log-in like you normally do. If it was a valid message you will also have a message there. Agreed, good advice.
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