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Account Security Measures.

PayPal


 

 
Scam Report
Date Reported: 11th February 2006 Whats this? Risk Level: MEDIUM-HIGH Whats this?
 
Details
 
Email Subject:
 Account Security Measures.
Apparent Sender:
 PayPal Whats this?
Return Address:
 Pay-PaI < fraud_help@Pay-PaI.com > Whats this?
Email Format:  HTML Whats this?
 
URL of Web Content:
 http://www.paypai.com.profile-6433.com/ Whats this?
Location:
 US Whats this?
 
Scam number:
 aa-2122
 
Comments:
  • Email asks you to confirm/update/verify your account data at PayPal by visiting the given link. You will be taken to a spoof website where your details will be captured for the phishers.


  • PayPal never send their users emails requesting personal details in this way.


  • The REAL URL of the spoof website is disguised as "https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd= login-run".


  • The REAL URL of the spoof website has been chosen to look very similar to the actual PayPal URL. Do not be fooled!
     
Content
 
 
 
"In our terms and conditions you have agreed to state that your account must always be under your control or those you designate at all times."

Dear PayPal valued member,

In our terms and conditions you have agreed to state that your account must always be under your control or those you designate at all times. We have noticed some activity related to your account that indicates that other parties may have tried gaining access or control of your information in your account.

In order to secure your account we may require some specific information from you. We encourage you to follow the link below and complete the requested form as soon as possible.

Please follow the link below and renew your account information:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/ webscr?cmd=login-run

Failure to update your records will result in further account limitations. This notification expires on February 12, 2006.

*Please be aware that we will have no other liability for your account or any transactions that may have occurred as a result of your failure to reactivate your account.

We are very sorry for the inconvenience this might cause but please understand that this is a security measure meant to help protect you and your account.

Sincerely,
C. Douglas
PayPal Account Review Department
fraud_help@paypal.com

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