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Pay Pal question/scam
« on: May 21st, 2006, 3:04pm » |
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I received this in my email today. I dont know if it is real or fake but either way it is fraud. Someone has used my paypal to pay 800 for a cell phone. I don't know if the url is a valid one for paypal or how to get in touch with them to stop the transaction. Do any of you know How I can reach Paypal? This is the url service@paypal.com is this the correct and legitamite url or am i getting a phis scam? Thanks for your help!!
Dear PayPal Member,
This email confirms that you have paid LWPELECTRONICS (sales@lwpelectronics.com) $774.99 USD using PayPal.
This credit card transaction will appear on your bill as "PAYPAL LWPELECTRONICS*".
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PayPal Shopping Cart Contents
Item Name: BRAND NEW NOKIA 8800 CELL PHONE
Quantity: 1
Total: $754.99 USD
Cart Subtotal: $754.99 USD
Shipping Charge: $20.00 USD
Cart Total: $774.99 USD
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Shipping Information
Shipping Info: Bill Chang
202 N Magnolia Dr.
Saco, ME 04072
United States
Address Status: Unconfirmed
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If you haven't authorized this charge, click the link below to cancel the payment and get a full refund.
Dispute Transaction
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Thank you for using PayPal!
The PayPal Team
Please do not reply to this e-mail. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered. For assistance, log in to your PayPal account and choose the "Help" link in the footer of any page.
PayPal Email ID PP120
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Re: Pay Pal question/scam
« Reply #1 on: May 21st, 2006, 3:11pm » |
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think it is probably a scam i get mails like that all the time claiming this and that whatever you do dont click on anything i just delete them
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« Reply #2 on: May 21st, 2006, 3:23pm » |
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Delete it Karla, it's not from PayPal
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Re: Pay Pal question/scam
« Reply #3 on: May 21st, 2006, 3:25pm » |
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Never click the links in an e-mail like this. Scammers can use HTML code to show one address, but actually send you to another, kind of like this:
http://www.clusterheadaches.com
Go directly to the paypal site via your browser and check your paypal account.
If there is no charge listed, forward the e-mail to spoof@paypal.com. They will get back with you quickly letting you know if the e-mail came from paypal.
If there is a charge, report it to paypal and see if you can get it canceled.
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Re: Pay Pal question/scam
« Reply #4 on: May 21st, 2006, 3:29pm » |
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A quick search for the address shows it is a real place.
A search for Bill Chang shows there ain't nobody there by that name.
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Re: Pay Pal question/scam
« Reply #5 on: May 21st, 2006, 3:35pm » |
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thanks everyone for your help. I googled PayPal. I called them and was told I had no charge to my account and they asked me to forward the email to spoof@paypal.com. Thanks for the good advice.
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Re: Pay Pal question/scam
« Reply #6 on: May 21st, 2006, 4:07pm » |
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Gator has it right.
It turns out I bought a camera of some kind too. I knew it was a scam because it never works like that.
I never never never open paypal from an email. If you want to check it out, go there and type in your password.
I get spoof paypal almost weekly. 
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Re: Pay Pal question/scam
« Reply #7 on: May 21st, 2006, 4:18pm » |
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I don't remember which email account or which password I used. Sucks!
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Re: Pay Pal question/scam
« Reply #8 on: May 21st, 2006, 5:49pm » |
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Forward the e mail to spoof@paypal.com this is their fraud folks, they will answer quickly. And they need to know. Also paypals address will start with https not http. Just as a safety measure change your paypal password and security question. Almost got caught on one a bit different from this one, then remembered that it was sent to the wrong email account. Now I spend the 7 or 8 bucks a month for one of the major credit monitors that automatically notifies me of any change in my credit history or any new credit/loan applications.
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« Reply #9 on: May 21st, 2006, 10:25pm » |
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I get e-mail regularly which is spoof mail. Paypal advised me that if the e-mail message doesn't start with :
Dear ( and your name), it is not from them.
They ALWAYS use your name, not Dear Member.
It won't hurt you unless you click on the link inside the e-mail, so if you open it by mistake, just don't click on anything and delete it.
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Re: Pay Pal question/scam
« Reply #10 on: May 22nd, 2006, 8:04pm » |
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on May 21st, 2006, 4:18pm, Karla wrote:| I don't remember which email account or which password I used. Sucks! |
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It would be the email address the letter was sent to. If that wasn't possible then it was probably a hoax. If it has an URL in it, it is probably a phishing scam. This may also be a real email from paypal and your account has been hijacked. Reading the source code of the email would help you tell if it is a fake. Check your credit card records for extra charges.
Added, LOL losing my mind, I read right over where you found it was a hoax. I wonder what the motivation of the email was.
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« Reply #11 on: May 22nd, 2006, 8:58pm » |
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Good advice people  ( Sorry, I read this late )
It's not just HTML code that you have to be worried about, The link would most likely take you to their site which could be very dangerous if they use other coding.
When using Paypal, like said before, make sure the address starts with https: NOT just http:
https: addresses are more secure and generally considered safe.
I would also click on the 'from' in the e-mail address and find out where this message was supposed to be sent from and add that address to your blocked addresses. There's no sense in getting another scam from this address anyways. NOTE: just because it says it came from 'johndoe@aol.com' doesn't mean much at all ! I had problems for a short time with someone sending mail using my address as the sender.
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Re: Pay Pal question/scam
« Reply #12 on: May 23rd, 2006, 9:40am » |
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Forward it to paypal and ask? they will tell you for sure. Although, my money is on the scam!
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Re: Pay Pal question/scam
« Reply #13 on: May 23rd, 2006, 12:18pm » |
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Folks,
1) Never click links that are sent to you in an unsolicited email. If you MUST see what is 'on the other side' of that link, type it in a new browser window. Never trust a link that isn't secured (it must start with https://)
2) If you ever get an email from ANY vendor, and you want to then check your account just to make sure everything is OK, open a new browser and go to that site the way you would normally. DO NOT USE LINKS IN AN EMAIL TO GET THERE.
3) No vendor is ever (ever) going to contact you and tell you to 'reset' your account information. Ever.
4) MOST IMPORTANT... NEVER use your ATM/Debit card for transactions. Use your credit card. There are federal laws protecting credit card users. Your liability is almost ZERO if someone steals your info and uses it without your knowledge. The credit card company MUST credit you any disputed amount. Your bank does NOT have to do this if someone fraudulently uses your debit card. Big difference.
5) REGULARLY scan your bank statements and credit card statements for unusual activity. It is up to you to find the fraud and report it.
Stay safe. Don't fall for stupid tricks.
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Re: Pay Pal question/scam
« Reply #14 on: May 24th, 2006, 10:33pm » |
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I just got a scam today (2 actually).
I am forwarding them to PayPal.
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