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03-07-2006, 03:08 AM
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I recieved an email in my bulk from 'confirm@paypal.com'
I was suspicious because I have gotten loads of fake ones trying to give me a virus from an adress disguised as 'support@yahoo.com'
The email looked identical to a normal paypal messsage, telling me to update my info and to log in the following link (looked like a normal paypal link but it went to) http://www.signupsend.com/login/
I entered a fake log in like 'I know this is fake' and then it says:
"our servers are under maintenace" and wants you to enter all your money info and credit card info. DON'T DO IT!

For someone that has gotten these many times, it woudl't be hard to catch, but please don't be fooled by these scammers, they WILL steal your money
-thanks, surf safely

03-07-2006, 03:10 AM
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Yeah, it's called phishing. Welcome to the 90s :P

03-07-2006, 03:12 AM
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Nothing new unfortunately

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sorry i just got a little mad over this

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I don't get how they get those emails though, or even access to them.

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sometimes I go to the site, and put in swear words in for the username as passwords.

Fun Stuff.

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I wouldn't recomend even clicking the links at all.

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I got 1 of these from ebay, Fake ofcourse, saying I hadnt payed for sumet (i dont use ebay) and asking me to pay over email.

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Easiest way to find out if it's fake is to check the URL and see if it has your member name anywhere in the email. If it doesn't then it's most likley not sent from the company.

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I get about 20 of these every day

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