I just got this e-mail from PayPal. I did not click on the link yet. It looks real, but I am not sure. What's your opinion and did anybody else get this? Like I said, it looks authentic. BUT I know that that does not mean it's authentic. What is a good way to tell?
Personal Account Identity Verification
Account check-up is being performed and security against fraud is being increased within
our system.
In that connection we are introducing new security code and checking all present the information.
Everything is being done for your safety and comfort.
As you may have noticed, the server often requires you to confirm that you are the actual owner
of this account, to enter all sorts of additional information (ssn, mmn, credit card number, etc.), and
this causes some inconveniences. That is why Security code being is introduced. You will not
be needing to enter additional data, the security code will be enough in order to successfully
manage your account, it saves your time and your account becomes safer.
posted on July 1, 2003 05:23:29 PM new
i am sorry to inform you this email is written by either an asian or an eastern european,but definitely not a nigerian !!
sorry to incovenience you,you understand must is important to us,you me get together with the server and be a tea party good time!!
signed,
your friend always,
mikasha
posted on July 1, 2003 05:54:57 PM new
When it doubt forward to [email protected]. I've forwarded possible PP scam letters to that email address as well and if I can ever find Meg Whitman's birthday I'll mail her a birthday email to that email address as well.
posted on July 1, 2003 06:31:44 PM new
And doubt anything in an e mail from e bay. send it to [email protected] and let THEM tell you if it is or is NOT. 100% NOT from them....
posted on July 1, 2003 07:09:16 PM new
What is a good way to tell?
If it asks you to click on a link in the email!
(Of course, stupid ebay has sent some legit emails that ask you to click on a link in the message -- but frig them too, don't do it. Maybe Meg will learn not to hire stupid a$$holes.)
posted on July 1, 2003 07:50:25 PM new
It's like poison ivy or oak, leave it for ebay to tell ya if it's legit. It's their job and one of the few jobs they actually do in a timely manner. It also lets ebay monitor the scope of the scam email problem.
posted on July 1, 2003 08:34:55 PM new
Are you kidding? The email practically screams "SCAM!" Honestly, re-read it and notice how many grammar errors and phrases that would never be written or spoken by an American. I've seen some convincing scam emails before, but this one isnt close.
posted on July 1, 2003 10:54:21 PM new
I don't care if it screams both scam and poison ivy send it to [email protected] so they can tabulate it with the other 3,547,092 emails that get sent in each week.
posted on July 1, 2003 10:56:18 PM new
Not unless, all of a sudden, Jackie Chan took over PayPal!!!
"That is why Security code being is introduced. You will not
be needing to enter additional data,the security code will be enough in order to successfully
manage your account, it saves your time and your account becomes safer."
Ralphie loves Mr Blonde:
"Are you gonna bark all day little doggie, or are you gonna bite?"
http://tinyurl.com/5duz
posted on July 2, 2003 04:49:04 AM new
Thanks for the help, I will send this to spoof and see what they say. I am very cautious about e-mails, etc. but for some reason this one did sound convincing. I knew the friendly people on this board would help me out. Thanks!
posted on July 2, 2003 04:52:33 AM new
Geez, now that I have reread it for the fifth time I see all the grammer, etc. mistakes. Now I feel silly for even thinking it may be legit. I will send it on anyways.
posted on July 2, 2003 05:47:01 PM new
I heard from Ebay and this was a spam letter. Now that I reread it, I can't believe I even considered it being real. This will teach me to be even more cautious than I already am!!
