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Unauthorized Account Access:(Routing code: W7RS-LQQ3-QRRMX)

Date Reported: 8th April 2005

Risk Level: MEDIUM

Apparent Sender:

PayPal

Return Address:

service@paypal.com < acct.serv@paypal.com >

Email Format:

HTML

URL of Web Content:

http://prtechdev.com/mslpr/ui/css/_notes/ogi-bin/index.php

Location:

MI, US

Detailed server information:

prtechdev.com detailed server information

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 looks nothing like the actual PayPal URL.

Email:

"PayPal is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its community of buyers and sellers."

Dear xxx,

PayPal is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its community of buyers and sellers.

To protect the security of your account, PayPal employs some of the most advanced security systems in the world and our anti-fraud teams regularly screen the PayPal system for unusual activity.

Recently, our Account Review Team identified some unusual activity in your account. In accordance with PayPal's User Agreement access to your account will be limited. This is a fraud prevention measure meant to ensure that your account is not compromised.

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

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr? cmd=_login-run

Ignoring our request, for an extended period of time, may result in account limitations or may result in eventual account closure.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure meant to help protect you and your account.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

Sincerely,
PayPal Account Review Department

PayPal Email ID PP522

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