paypal scam

[sleeplessparadise]

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At PayPal, we want to increase your security and comfort level with every transaction. From our Buyer and Seller Protection Policies to our Verification and Reputation systems, we'll help to keep you safe.

 
 
 
 
 


We have recently noticed one or more attempts to log into your PayPal account from a foreign IP address and we have reasons to believe that your account may have been hijacked by a third party without your authorization.

If you recently accessed your account while traveling, the unusual login in attempts may have been initiated by you. However, if you are the rightful holder of the account, click on the link below to log into your account within the above-mentioned period.


https://www .paypal .com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_login-run


If you choose to ignore our request, you leave us no choice but to temporaly suspend your account.

We ask that you allow at least 72 hours for the case to be investigated and we strongly recommend to verify your account in that time.

If you received this notice and you are not the authorized account holder, please be aware that it is in violation of PayPal policy to represent oneself as another PayPal user. Such action may also be in violation of local, national, and/or international law. PayPal is committed to assist law enforcement with any inquires related to attempts to misappropriate personal information with the intent to commit fraud or theft. Information will be provided at the request of law enforcement agencies to ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Thanks for your patience and understanding as we work together to protect your account.

Sincerely,
PayPal Account Review Department
PayPal, an eBay Company
 

Received this in an email inbox that is specifically set up as a spam address.
Just to confirm I have reported this to paypal and had a reply saying it is a scam so be aware :D

[generation-x]

NICE ONE M8Y
ALSO U CAN TELL (WELL I DO) IF THE ORINGIN URL DOES'NT HAVE THE  ?UK IN IT ITS USUALLY A SCAM TOO

SIMON

[Mart]

i had that email several times last yr, also watch out for the money laundering scam that goes about don't know if anybody's heard of it but it goes along the lines......

they win an item and say a friend owes me some money can he pay for it and you forward the change on, so they pay you the item cost plus X amount extra, you send the change from X amount to the winning bidder, but then they can wipe your account from information sent and recieved via transactions.

my advice if it looks/sounds dodgy then avoid it at all costs and if your looking at an item from china, taiwan etc always check feedback before clicking buy

[grunty]

Always go from their home page and not an email, its the only way to be sure.
Same with Ebay, banks etc, I got caught with an offer of being a powerseller on ebay last year, didn't lose anything but it was a load of grief.

I keep getting emails from banks and buid soc's that I dont even have accounts with    
al