Warning about a PayPal Scam - GoFuckYourself.com

EscortBiz · 08-04-2003, 09:01 PM

I know many know about this and it has been around but I got one tonight that looked very real.

It asked to re-enter my paypal info etc.

Just giving you all a heads up about this scammer

GFED · 08-04-2003, 09:02 PM

"it"?

was it an email?

08-04-2003, 09:03 PM

probably
a website would be shut down too fast

EscortBiz · 08-04-2003, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GFED
"it"?

was it an email?

To: [email protected]
Subject: Notification of PayPal Limited Account Access

Dear PayPal Member,

PayPal is constantly working to ensure security by
regularly screening the accounts in our system. We
recently reviewed your account, and we need more
information to help us provide you with secure service.
Until we can collect this information, your access to
sensitive account features will be limited. We apologize
for the inconvenience, and we would like to restore your
access as soon as possible.

For more information about the status of your account
and for instructions on how to restore full use of your
account, please log in by clicking on the link below:

https://www.paypal.com.log/restore/wf_ID/01f=ra_default

We advice you to log in, confirm your e-mail address and
restore full access within the next 48 hours. Should
access to your account remain limited for an extended
period of time, it may result in further limitations
on the use of your account or may result in eventual
account closure.

Your Case ID number is: PP-012-295-352

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

PayPal Account Review Team

-----------------------------------------------------------
Please do not reply to this e-mail. Mail sent to this
address cannot be answered. For assistance, please visit
the link below. All of the information necessary to restore
your account access is available at:

https://www.paypal.com.log/restore/wf_ID/01f=ra_default

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GFED · 08-04-2003, 09:04 PM

Thanks for the heads up...

08-04-2003, 09:05 PM

these spammers are geniuses
maybe not the person who sent you this message
but the person who began it

I say this wit h complete honesty

GFED · 08-04-2003, 09:05 PM

hmmm... but the links don't work...

EscortBiz · 08-04-2003, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GFED
hmmm... but the links don't work...

this is the link that it sends you too

http://selvadores.port5.com/.../payp...paypal/secure/

Spunky · 08-04-2003, 09:13 PM

I got something similar with ebay.I don't buy anything from there.

Dear Sir or Madam,

eBay Account Management regrets to inform you that your eBay account has been suspended due to credit card verification problems. Your credit card failed to authorize and as a result, your account has been flagged. All further transactions with your account will be denied until this flag is removed.

Please take a moment to confirm your account by going to the following address: eBay.com

Trully your, eBay account management team.

Adult Site Traffic · 08-04-2003, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GFED
"it"?

was it an email?

Or was it like T H I S ?

Basically, if they're asking for your drivers license and PIN numbers, stay back !

AST 121760557

detoxed · 08-04-2003, 09:15 PM

They can make up to a few thousand bucks for each person that falls for it

Rich bastards

gleem · 08-04-2003, 09:16 PM

I can't believe people still fall for these..jeez

KRL · 08-04-2003, 09:16 PM

We're all savvy. I feel sorry for older folks that get that. No doubt they'll think its legit and get fucked.

EscortBiz · 08-04-2003, 09:18 PM

guys remember if you go to that link even if you just ebter your user and pass to see the next page they got your user and pass, many think you got scammed only if you completed the CC info

tombarr · 08-04-2003, 09:25 PM

I got the same PayPal email. I actually started filling in the requested information.......

the link they send you to in the email is typed in the email to appear as if it is from a paypal.com domain
https://www.paypal.com.log/restore/wf_ID/01f=ra_default
, however, in reality it is from a UK domain
http://marusha-vont.port5.com

the first level they have duplicated the first level of the paypal login area of their website, and you then enter your registered email address and password. At this point they ask you to verify your bank account and credit card on file with them. Just like PayPal does when you change your password.

Out of dumb luck, I called PayPal and was wondering why my account had been singled out for this, and they told me it was a hoax, and to forward the email to
[email protected], which I did.

THey they recommended that if you had gotten past the login area of this fake site, to reset your password, which I did.

It's a pretty slick operation. When you see the URL in a link in your email and it looks correct, and then the resulting html page that is displayed is an exact replica of the paypal site, you don't think to look in the Address space again to verify the url. I didn't and felt really dumb that I had fallen for the scam.

Glad I did not finish and give out the bank or cc info before I found
out it was.

Just my two cents.

AdultKing · 08-04-2003, 09:38 PM

I just entered crap information and a test card number. Once it has collected the info it fowards you back to the real paypal site. Which makes it look even more authentic.

RightHandMan · 08-05-2003, 12:08 AM

everyone should go to that link and post some false info...after trying all the submissions a few thousand times to no avail, maybe it will pissem off...ima post a new thread...

skitten · 08-05-2003, 12:56 AM

Both Paypal and Ebay have repeatedly warned that they will never, ever ask for sensitive information (ie: passwords, cc or bank info ect.) in an email. Anytime you receive an email of this nature - do not click on any of the links as they may contain a virus. If you have any questions, go directly to the Paypal site.

rebel23 · 08-05-2003, 01:03 AM

just never enter your info anywhere and you'll be ok
and always be weary of any kind of email like that
it should set alarm bells off straight away

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08-04-2003, 09:03 PM	#3
buddyjuf Guest Posts: n/a	probably a website would be shut down too fast

08-04-2003, 09:15 PM	#11
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08-04-2003, 09:25 PM	#15
tombarr Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 320	I got the same PayPal email. I actually started filling in the requested information....... the link they send you to in the email is typed in the email to appear as if it is from a paypal.com domain https://www.paypal.com.log/restore/wf_ID/01f=ra_default , however, in reality it is from a UK domain http://marusha-vont.port5.com the first level they have duplicated the first level of the paypal login area of their website, and you then enter your registered email address and password. At this point they ask you to verify your bank account and credit card on file with them. Just like PayPal does when you change your password. Out of dumb luck, I called PayPal and was wondering why my account had been singled out for this, and they told me it was a hoax, and to forward the email to [email protected], which I did. THey they recommended that if you had gotten past the login area of this fake site, to reset your password, which I did. It's a pretty slick operation. When you see the URL in a link in your email and it looks correct, and then the resulting html page that is displayed is an exact replica of the paypal site, you don't think to look in the Address space again to verify the url. I didn't and felt really dumb that I had fallen for the scam. Glad I did not finish and give out the bank or cc info before I found out it was. Just my two cents. __________________ Gay Paycheck Clickx Network Hard Link Trades, Blog Roll Trades - 110 Straight and 40 Gay Niches

08-04-2003, 09:38 PM	#16
AdultKing Raise Your Weapon Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Outback Australia Posts: 15,601	I just entered crap information and a test card number. Once it has collected the info it fowards you back to the real paypal site. Which makes it look even more authentic.

08-05-2003, 12:08 AM	#17
RightHandMan Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,694	everyone should go to that link and post some false info...after trying all the submissions a few thousand times to no avail, maybe it will pissem off...ima post a new thread... __________________

08-05-2003, 12:56 AM	#18
skitten Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 217	Both Paypal and Ebay have repeatedly warned that they will never, ever ask for sensitive information (ie: passwords, cc or bank info ect.) in an email. Anytime you receive an email of this nature - do not click on any of the links as they may contain a virus. If you have any questions, go directly to the Paypal site.

08-05-2003, 01:03 AM	#19
rebel23 Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 817	just never enter your info anywhere and you'll be ok and always be weary of any kind of email like that it should set alarm bells off straight away