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22-07-2014, 02:06 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Gisborne Victoria
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I have just received an email that is a pay pal scam so be careful should any of you get the same.
This is the content An unauthorized person has gained access to your PayPal account Hello , Recently, there is activity in your account that PayPal seems unusual compared to your normal activities We are concerned that someone is using your PayPal account without your knowledge. What should I do ? Please follow the link. We may ask you to confirm the information you provided when you created your account to make sure that you are the holder cordially, PayPal The link leads to a bogus site where they will harvest your account details. Steven B |
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22-07-2014, 11:47 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
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Good post mate, seems like a lot of these going around. One thing I usually notice is when I am signed up to a site if I get an email just saying 'hello' I usually am weary of its content.
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23-07-2014, 09:17 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Pt Lincoln far side South Oz
Posts: 5,839
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Intelligent people run enough money in paypal to pay for what you need, why have a stash of $$ when you dont get any interest on it.
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23-07-2014, 10:12 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Sunny Downtown Wagga Wagga. NSW.
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I don't know about other email systems, but with Thunderbird if you hover the mouse pointer over the link it will give you the actual address.
If it's not Paypal, or whoever they say they are, I don't go there. If you have any doubts go straight to the site and login from there.
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23-07-2014, 10:41 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 407
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Never believe any email sent from Financial Institutions or sites that advise of funny activity or anything.
Create a rule that send to junk, if they really have a need to contact you they will call.
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23-07-2014, 11:13 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Riddells Creek
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This is the first give-away....They never address you with "Hello" it is always by your full name. |
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23-07-2014, 03:27 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 439
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Scam artists they always starts with Hello.
This reminds me of a movie and a song. Song: Hello...is it me you looking for Movie: You had me at Hello. |
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23-07-2014, 03:34 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Riddells Creek
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27-07-2014, 01:35 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jul 2014
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Interesting replies/posts on this subject. Thanks all..
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27-07-2014, 01:41 PM
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Isn't it obvious?
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: in a world of idiots
Posts: 5,383
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dont fall for it if it DOES address you by name either
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28-07-2014, 04:23 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: AUST Nanna Land
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Correct your mouse will highlight the Email Address for you if you if you look carefully at the screen i have had this scam tried twice in about 10 years with Pay Pal fraudsters
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