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  1. 13th September 2014, 10:37 AM #1
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    Is This A Scam?

    Below is a copy of an email I have received. I have reason to believe this could be legit due to the fact I have been asked to log on and not send details to a replied email.

    I was reluctant to use the supplied link though, so I went to paypal in my normal way. When there I was not promoted about what the email contains.

    As I keep no money in Paypal does it matter if someone has unauthorized access? I only use it when I purchase something.



    Reference #PP-002-937-480-747

    Account Status Update
    Response required
    Change your password and security questions
    Upon receipt

    Dear Customer,
    Recently, we noticed an unusual activity in your PayPal account. Please log in to your PayPal account to confirm your identity and update your password and security questions.
    What's going on?

    We're concerned that someone is using your PayPal account without your knowledge. Recent activity from your PayPal account seems to have occurred from a suspicious location or under unusual circumstances.
    What to do

    Log in to your PayPal account as soon as possible. We may ask you to confirm information you provided when you created your PayPal account to make sure you're the account holder. We'll then ask you to change your password and security questions.



    Click Here Tο Verfiy Yοur Accοunt info



    • Confirm your account details(address, email, phone number, etc.) to make sure they're correct.
    • Confirm your credit card detailsto make sure you recognize the transactions made recently.

    What's next?

    Let's work together to restore your PayPal account. After you complete all of the tasks, we should respond within 72 hours.
    Thank you for choosing PayPal. If you need help or have any questions, call us at 00353 1 436 9111, 8.00 and 4.30 GMT Monday to Friday.
    Yours sincerely,
    PayPal



    Please do not reply to this email because we are not monitoring this inbox. To get in touch with us, log in to your account and click "Contact Us" at the bottom of any page.
    Copyright © 2014 PayPal. All rights reserved.

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    Registered office: 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxemburg
    RCS Luxemburg B 118 349
    PayPal Email ID PP1781
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  2. 13th September 2014, 10:43 AM #2
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    This should be OK, but i understand your concern. Sometimes you have to do this with Yahoo mail.

    If you have any doubts about your paypal account. Delete it and re-register, with different info (passwords soon). A bit of a pain
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  3. 13th September 2014, 10:46 AM #3
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    It's a scam.
    PayPal say don't use hyperlinks in emails and they don't send hyperlinks. PayPal say only to access PayPal through there log in site.
    Go to the PayPal site directly and log in you will probably find no mention of the required in the email.

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  4. 13th September 2014, 10:47 AM #4
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    It's a scam!
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  5. 13th September 2014, 11:03 AM #5
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    Paypal will use your first name in their communications.
    Go into your paypal account ( Do not use hyper links) and check your acc sttus, if there is any thing pending from paypal it will be there.
    We get a lot of scam emails and it originates from our ebay account contact details

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  6. 13th September 2014, 11:14 AM #6
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    It is a scam. Paypal always use your name. Besides I have never got an e-mail from Europe paypal.

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  7. 13th September 2014, 11:26 AM #7
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    Its a scam. I got a similar one allegedly from my ISP the other day. Ignore it or, if you want to check, forward it to Paypal's help address and ask them to verify it. Don't hold your breath. These organizations never ask for an immediate change of password. To change it you first have to log in with your current password.

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  8. 13th September 2014, 11:31 AM #8
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    Don't forget to forward this email to spoof@paypal.com.au, it helps them keep abreast of the scams.
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  9. 13th September 2014, 11:55 AM #9
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    Also report it here, helps the ACCC keep on top of it, Bob








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  10. 13th September 2014, 12:53 PM #10
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    It's very likely to be a scam, especially this part:

    Click Here Tο Verfiy Yοur Accοunt info


    Confirm your account details(address, email, phone number, etc.) to make sure they're correct.
    Confirm your credit card detailsto make sure you recognize the transactions made recently.
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