Paypal~~Please read
08-29-2011, 10:29 PM
#125
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: North Bend, Oregon
Posts: 2,181
Originally Posted by Amythyst02
I know many of us use paypal, and I have never had an issue with them at all. But I did this morning receive an email from them. Instead of clicking on the link that was provided I called them instead. This email is one of those that is trying to get your information. I do not understand completely how its done, but I do know enough not to click on links. I just wanted to warn everyone here, because I know some might click on it, and the scammers would get your info. Here is a copy of the email that I received:
So if you get anything like this, call paypal, do not click on the link provided. Paypal will as you to send them a copy of the email so they can research and try to figure out who is sending these.
Dear PayPal Member
As part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in the PayPal system.We recently contacted you after noticing an issue on your account.We requested information from you for the following reason:
Our system detected unusual charges to a credit card linked to your PayPal account.
Reference Number: PPxxxxxxxxx
This is the Last reminder to log in to PayPal as soon as possible. Once you log in, you will be provided with steps to restore your account access.
Once you log in, you will be provided with steps to restore your account access. We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure account safety.
Click here to activate your account
We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your account. We apologise for any inconvenience
As part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in the PayPal system.We recently contacted you after noticing an issue on your account.We requested information from you for the following reason:
Our system detected unusual charges to a credit card linked to your PayPal account.
Reference Number: PPxxxxxxxxx
This is the Last reminder to log in to PayPal as soon as possible. Once you log in, you will be provided with steps to restore your account access.
Once you log in, you will be provided with steps to restore your account access. We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure account safety.
Click here to activate your account
We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your account. We apologise for any inconvenience
08-30-2011, 07:18 AM
#128
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Posts: 458
Be careful because some are supposedly sent from banks too. Never click on a link in an email. I almost did one time and I KNOW better. I just wasn't thinking. I realized what it was and felt so stupid, but at least I got out of it before I put in my password.
08-30-2011, 08:41 AM
#129
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: OKC, OK
Posts: 861
I just this morning rec'd an email from usps w/subject: Unable to deliever package. First clue: Have rec'd all pkgs I'm expecting and 2nd clue: How does the usps know my email address. I don't think so. Got rid of that puppy real quick.
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