bearisgray

The e-mail I got looked VERY official - even the spelling and grammar was good! :roll:

So - learn and live.

thequiltmama

Yep me too. One time but I learned my lesson.

Happymom6ny

They say to never click on anything through your email just go straight to the web site online instead. You just never know..

katier825

If you right click an select View Message Source, you can see the actual address it came from. I had one the other day that was from PayPall - with 2 "L's". That's how I knew it was a fake.

Anytime you get something from PayPal, eBay, a bank or credit card company, etc., you should take the time to check if is legit before you open it.

It's always best to type a website in directly, rather than click on the links in the emails. :)

nativetexan

me too Pester. I haven't used paypal in years due to this. still going on i see.

dreamer2009

another good word of advice is:
ANYTIME you are paying for anything on your computer...
OPEN A NEW WINDOW...and then close it when done.
Paypal advised me on the safety of doing this.

dgsmom

thanks for the warning i just opened a paypal account. thanks for sharing.