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To: Dale Baker who wrote (35167)10/12/2003 1:44:13 PM
From: ACANRespond to of 118717
 
Hi Dale; Paypal targeted by scams.
internetnews.com
regards,
Allan



To: Dale Baker who wrote (35167)10/12/2003 2:38:15 PM
From: TomHighsmithRespond to of 118717
 
OT:I got today a ( false) mail from Microsoft with security patch. Microsoft never sends mail about that. Delete such mail immediately if you get one. I thought it was called Swen virus ore something like that.



To: Dale Baker who wrote (35167)10/12/2003 3:16:55 PM
From: Dale BakerRead Replies (1) | Respond to of 118717
 
The Paypal E-mail is officially a fake - anyone else getting it, don't log in with their link.


Dear Dale Baker,

Thank you for bringing this suspicious email to our attention. We can
confirm that the email you received; was not sent to you by PayPal. The
website linked to this email is not a registered URL authorized or used
by PayPal. We are currently investigating this incident fully. Please
do not enter any personal or financial information into this website.

If you have surrendered any personal or financial information to this
fraudulent website, you should immediately log into your PayPal Account
and change your password and secret question and answer information.
Any compromised financial information should be reported to the
appropriate parties.

If you notice any unauthorized activity associated with your PayPal
transaction history, please immediately report this to PayPal by
following the instructions below:

1. Go to paypal.com
2. Click on the Security Center at the bottom of the page
3. Click on "Report a Problem"
4. Select the Topic: Report Fraud
5: Select the Subtopic: Unauthorized use of my PayPal Account, and
click Continue.
6. Follow the instructions to access the appropriate form

Sincerely,
PayPal Account Review Department
PayPal, an eBay Company



To: Dale Baker who wrote (35167)10/13/2003 9:38:51 AM
From: SumaRead Replies (1) | Respond to of 118717
 
Dear Dale:

And anyone else who receives something suspicious from Paypal. Call them at 1 888 221 1161 ..and tell them and they will verify whether of not legitmate.

I had this occur twice. Reported it to their fraud dept. both times.

Suma