Beware any e-mails from "PayPal"

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11-11-2010, 04:07 AM

#21

bearisgray

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

So - learn and live.

11-11-2010, 04:29 AM

#22

thequiltmama

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Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: Michigan

Posts: 1,455

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

11-11-2010, 06:14 AM

#23

Happymom6ny

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Location: NY

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

11-11-2010, 06:16 AM

#24

katier825

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Join Date: Mar 2009

Location: FL

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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. :)

11-11-2010, 07:17 AM

#25

nativetexan

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

11-11-2010, 08:14 AM

#26

dreamer2009

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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.