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Important Notice: Security Checkpoint

PayPal


 

 
Scam Report
Date Reported: 9th January 2013 Whats this? Risk Level: MEDIUM-HIGH Whats this?
 
Details
 
Email Subject:
 Important Notice: Security Checkpoint
Apparent Sender:
 PayPal  Whats this?
Return Address:
 service@pp.co.uk Whats this?
Email Format:  HTML Whats this?
 
URL of Web Content:
 http://mail.pacificholidaysinc.com:6400/webscr/?ht
 tps://www.paypal.co.uk/webscr
  Whats this?
Anchor text of URLs:
 1) Click here to update your account records Whats this?
Location:
 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES Whats this?
 
Scam number:
 21329-380908-907664
 
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.


     
Content
 
 

PAYPAL SECURITY CENTER

Dear PayPal account holder,

Due to concerns, for the safety and
integrity of your online account we have
issued this warning message. It has come
to our attention that your account
information needs to be updated due to
inactive members, frauds and spoof reports.

It's easy:

1. Click the link below to open a secure
browser window.

2. Confirm that you're the owner of the
account, and then follow the instructions.

Click ...


 
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