Scam?

Archie Nicol · Post by **Archie Nicol** » 7 Apr 2006 3:44 am

What do you make of this?

From: service@paypal.com
Date: 04/07/06 03:20:02
Subject: Notification of Limited Account Access

Dear member,

As part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in the PayPal system. We recently contacted you after noticing an issue on your account. We requested information from you for the following reason:
We have reason to believe that your account was accessed by a third party. Because protecting the security of your account is our primary concern, we have limited access to sensitive PayPal account features. We understand that this may be an inconvenience but please understand that this temporary limitation is for your protection. Please fallow the link below to restore your account access.

Case ID Number: PP-198-522-452

Click here to restore your PayPal account.

Thank you for your patience as we work together to protect your account.

PayPal Account Review Department
PayPal Email ID PP1169

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winston · Post by **winston** » 7 Apr 2006 5:12 am

Foward it to spoof@paypal.com and then delete it. If it is real paypal will send you a reply. Just another way the scum has come up with to try to beat you out of your money. winston may

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 7 Apr 2006 5:38 am

Standard pay pal phishing message. It's been discussed several times on this forum section. Do a search.

Bobby D. Hunter · Post by **Bobby D. Hunter** » 7 Apr 2006 5:57 am

Archie;
Do you notice the salutation says "Dear member?" That is the first sign of a scam. All PayPal messages will address members by their full name.

Do as suggested and forward it to spoof@paypal.com

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Bobby D. Hunter
Security for SGF
Hunting down Slimeball Game
Reporting member of SpamCop

Archie Nicol · Post by **Archie Nicol** » 7 Apr 2006 6:27 am

Thanks, lads. Will do.
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