Guest SJM Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 (edited) I got an email this morning that appeared to be from Paypal saying that my account was being restricted due to suspicious usage of a credit card linked to my account. It had the paypal logo on it and looked genuine, but then I remembered I dont have a credit card linked to my account anymore, just my bank card. So I accessed paypal from the correct link rather than the one in the email and looked at my account and couldnt see any problem. So then I went back to the email, clicked on the link and had a good look at the site, on first glances it looks exactly like the paypal account page!! All the logos/symbols etc are there. However if you look closely theres subtle differences for example the log in part doesnt have your email in it ready for you to enter your password, the genuine site will have this if you have cookies enabled. Also, when you look at the site address it is prefixed by a briazillian website. Just to warn folk to watch out as its very genuine looking and someone could easily be caught off guard with this scam and enter their details without thinking scamming b*****ds ETA try this link and see if your on the ball when it comes to spotting scam emails : https://www.paypal.com/fightphishing Edited November 22, 2007 by SJM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad al 146 Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Thanks for this SJM, a warning to all maybe to never access any accounts from an email..............genuine or not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ricky-N.p.p 0 Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 i had folk calling my mobile yesterday claiming to be from my bank and asking for personell details, when i refused to give them they said that imediate action would be taken against my account so i calld the bank who said they hadnt been trying to contavt me !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SJM Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Another common one is the adtrader/exchange and mart one. Its a clever one that has stung a lot of people, I know someone who fell for it and they cleared out his wifes credit card What they do is they go through the paid adverts in the puppies section as this section has a rapid turnover, they ring you up and pretend to be from the publication, in adtrader its usually one of two ladies you speak to, to place your ad and they have even been saying their names to con people into thinking the call is legit, they ask how the sale of your puppies is going, and depending on your answer they will either ask you if you want to rebook using your credit card over the phone, or they will tell you there is a problem with the card transaction and could you please give them the details again, including the 3 digit code on the back of the card Of course many people fall for this, they then have your name, address, phone number and credit card details So if you have puppies advertised in any of these well known publications, be on your guard if anyone calls you claiming to be from them, if in doubt put the phone down and phone the magazine and youll soon find out if the call came from them or not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Macnas Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 I'll be on guard against those scams, in the meantime I've just got an email from the head of the bank of Hong Kong, who says he has a 12 million quid transaction he wants me to be a part of, lucky me eh?. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SNAP SHOT 194 Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 lucky us i've won the lottery twice in canada, totaling 8 million, all i have to do is send €25 to them to process the claim, i can't wait i'm a millionare...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
T.F.Student 0 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Me too Snapshot...i've also won millions...we obviously...just don't need that kind of money If you hover over any link it's destination address should appear in the bottom of your browser window. If that address is suspect...don't click the link. You can forward all such emails to the scambusters at your internet provider or to the company/bank whatever who the scam is based around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bullet 129 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 my wheelie bin now is worth millions, everyone in the street is after him, winning on a spanish lotto, and silly me binned it but yes there are folk out there that do fall for it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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