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Security ALERT

PayPal


 

 
Scam Report
Date Reported: 11th June 2006 Whats this? Risk Level: MEDIUM Whats this?
 
Details
 
Email Subject:
 Security ALERT
Apparent Sender:
 PayPal Whats this?
Return Address:
 < service@paypal.com > Whats this?
Email Format:  HTML Whats this?
 
URL of Web Content:
 http://200-35-90-92.static.telcel.net.ve/www. paypal.com/ Whats this?
Location:
 Venezuela Whats this?
 
Scam number:
 aa-2845
 
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 looks nothing like the actual PayPal URL.
     
Content
 
 
 
"Due to the recent phishing attacks targeting PayPal we are currently launching a new security system."

Dear PayPal Customer,

Due to the recent phishing attacks targeting PayPal we are currently launching a new security system. In order to benefit from the new facilities please follow the link below.
To confirm your account status please LOGIN and complete the necessary steps.

Failure to authenticate your account may result in account malfunction, slow online experience or even exposure of sensible data.
Please do not reply to this message. For any inquiries, contact Customer Service.

PayPal Copyright © 2006
 
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