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Perd Hapley

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« on: July 08, 2006, 01:23:03 PM »
I just got an e-mail regarding some problem with my PayPal account.  The problem is, I don't have any such account.  I suspect this is an attempt at identity theft.  Should I report this to PayPal or someone else?  

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Account Verification  
 
Dear xxxxxxxxxxx@sbcglobal.net,
You have received this email because we have strong reason to belive that your PayPal account had been recently compromised. In order to prevent any fraudulent activity from occurring we are required to open an investigation into this matter.
If your Credit/Debit Card on file is not updated within the next 48 hours, then will assume this account is fraudulent and will be suspended. We apologise for this inconvenience, but the purpose of this verification is to ensure that your PayPal account has not fraudulently used and to combat fraud attempts.

To speed up the process, you are required to call us (1-530-204-6800) to verify your PayPal account.

We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you and we would like to thank you for cooperation as we review this matter.

Regards,
PayPal Account Verification.
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« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2006, 02:43:07 PM »
PayPal should have an account set up to forward frauds like that to.

Here's some info: http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_help-ext&eloc=34&loc=5&unique_id=609971&source_page=_home&flow=
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« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2006, 02:46:11 PM »
spoof@paypal.com is the address to send it to.  I do have a paypal, and ebay account, but am not gullible enough to fall for these scams.  I get one or two such emails a day, typically.
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« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2006, 09:32:11 PM »
"530" is a North-Central California area code.  I assure you, PayPal is not headquartered in Chico.  cheesy

PayPal would offer an "800" numbe, at the very least.  This is a phish.
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« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2006, 09:42:19 AM »
I'd say the biggest Paypal scam is Paypal itself. Wink