Pay Pal

[RossP]

Just got this from "PayPal"

To: rosspe******@hotmail.com 

Subject: Resolution Center :case ID - PP-686-276-512

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We recently reviewed your account, and we need more information about your business to allow us to provide uninterrupted service. Until we can collect this information, your access to sensitive account features will be limited. We would like to restore your access as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Why is my account access limited?

Your account access has been limited for the following reason(s):

Jan. 4, 2006: We have observed activity in this account that is unusual or potentially high risk.

(Your case ID for this reason is PP-686-276-512)

How can I restore my account access?

Please visit the Resolution Center and complete the "Steps to Remove Limitations." 

Once you complete all of the checklist items, your case will be reviewed by one of our Account Specialists. We will send you an email with the outcome of the review.

Now, this is the first time I have received an email like this; I have used paypal on plenty of purchases. The strange thing is, I decided to log into paypal (after clicking on the link provided in the email), put in the case dispute number and it said that I had no open disputes or unresolved disputes. Now on the other page, It was asking for 'ATM Pin number' and my 'Card Security Number'. Thankfully for me, the Visa I use on Paypal is an Internet Visa, and as such does not have a ATM pin or a card security code, so i didn't bother filling those in. And it's also a debit card, and I can transfer money in and out of it as i need. So i'm not particularly worried about anyone trying to get cash out of it as I only put cash in when i'm about to buy something (so it's always empty). Still, what do you all think of this?

[clarky]

Had something similar a while back - previously I used paypal once in a blue moon ...

What I had to do was become verified - this involved them setting up a direct debit to my account after sending me a letter with a magic number I had to log in and enter.

I cant remember exactly but Im pretty sure I received a similar email to the one you have above leading up to this?

[RossP]

I've been verified on mine for over 6 months...

What's also putting me off is this;

From :  PayPal <service@playpal.com>

Reply-To :  7-6-c@noreplay.paypal.com

check the ending of the email addy... 'Playpal.com'

[gordypix]

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CLICK ON THE LINK IN THE EMAIL

IT IS A SCAM

DELETE THE EMAIL RIGHT AWAY.

NOTE IT DOES NOT KNOW YOUR NAME - IT IS A RANDOMLY GENERATED EMAIL - I GOT ONE IN MY JUNK BOX TODAY ALSO.

[JAHill]

I was advised by PayPal to always login to them by actually typing www.paypal.com into my browser or by following "trusted links". Those emails sound bogus. Change your password on PayPal as soon as and foward those emails to PayPal.com.

I *like* being paranoid! ;)

[RossP]

Yeh i gathered it was a scam...cheeky buggers!!!

Will get it forwarded onto paypal now....

[Moffmo]

change yoru password too ya plonker

[RossP]

Yeh i did and changed my security questions too...

[Moffmo]

good, as they had your old info :P

[RossP]

You don't say... :P

Like I said, it's not like they could have taken anything in anycase...There's only cash on the card when i'm just about to buy something and I only put however much I need to complete the transaction

[Moffmo]

You don't say... :P

Like I said, it's not like they could have taken anything in anycase...There's only cash on the card when i'm just about to buy something and I only put however much I need to complete the transaction

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err they could have sent money to anyone... including themselves!

[jaxx]

SCAM

i get that nearly every week

if PayPal have a genuine thing for you, log in to the website, itll be the first thing itll ask you if its THAT important

dont follow any emails

[RossP]

Matt how can they send money from a debit card if there's none on it?

[silvasurfa]

Ross, just to be on the safe side mate, send me about 100 bucks and i'll let you know if it arrives ok

[DaveSR]

Another tip is to look at the address bar and see if it says "https://" rather than "http://" - the 's' shows that it's secure and more than likely genuine, although not always.

Plus get the MIME header and send it to paypal as they will be able to trace the email. * In hotmail go to "options" then "mail display settings" and under "message headers" change it to "advance"

This information will be printed above each email - makes an interesting read :bookworm:

Im suprised paypal haven't asked you to send it to them yet?

p.s I would change all your passwords as more than likely you have used the same information elsewhere.

[cfc1]

Paypal will ALWAYS use your full registered name.. they will NEVER i repeat NEVER use your e-mail address in ANY correspondance with you.

Paypal would be gratefull if you forwarded this e-mail to them.. you will probably get an e-mail back containing advice and any procedures and precuations you should take.

[Roytoner]

Get about 2 aweek of this :censor:

put them right into the junk mail :ffs:

been getting them for WorldPay as well :ffs:

Make you wonder how much money they are making for peeps who answer

them!!

[armoredfist2002]

I was advised by PayPal to always login to them by actually typing www.paypal.com into my browser or by following "trusted links". Those emails sound bogus. Change your password on PayPal as soon as and foward those emails to PayPal.com.

I *like* being paranoid! ;)

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Another tip is to look at the address bar and see if it says "https://" rather than "http://" - the 's' shows that it's secure and more than likely genuine, although not always.

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you should always log into paypal using

https://www.paypal.com or

www.paypal.com

never anything else.

You can tell as the real paypal site has the yellow security lock in the browser

from paypal website

Protection Policies - Privacy & Security

How can I tell the difference between a real PayPal email and a fake one?

The term spoofing and phishing have been used to describe the act of collecting personal information using a fake email in order to commit identity theft, credit card, and Internet fraud. If you click on a link included in an email you're not sure is from PayPal, make sure the address at the top of the browser window you're brought to reads exactly www.paypal.com.

PayPal emails will address you by first name, last name, or business name, and NOT by Dear PayPal User or Dear PayPal Member.

If you are ever uncertain about the validity of the email or the email links, open a new web browser window and type in www.paypal.com.

If you think you have received a fraudulent email, forward the entire email to spoof@paypal.com and then delete it from your email account.

link,

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_...vacy_&_Security

[knightrider]

glad i fell out with paypal long ago,

and ross i had 250 quid taken from my empty account so i was left with a -250 quid balance which i still havent payed to this day and paypal want it, ha screw them!

[RossP]

meh they can shove it up their A*** if they take any cash...