Email Fraud

Kaets · 04-04-2007

I have been noticing a lot more lately that in my mail account that I get emails from eBay, Paypal, and even Bank of America (I don't even have an account there). They say that I need to login in with my username and password and update my information. When I start to click the link to log in, I see on the bottom that it takes me to a domain that is not ebay, paypal, or even bankofamerica, but it is disguised like it such as paypal.com.(random word).com. ALWAYS KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR THIS. It could cost you lots.

drpepper · 04-04-2007

i have the same problem. i received those kind of emails too and i was so frightened because i have accounts with ebay and paypal. like in ebay it says there i have to claim the item but i have to log in..we have to be careful next time

biggerboy · 04-04-2007

I always get fake paypal e-mails to my main e-mail address, which I don't even have a paypal account on. I always make sure I check the links before I click on them, has always helped me.

joecool6101 · 04-04-2007

Ok. Excellent tip for you guys.. when you get these emails.. forward ebay ones to spoof@ebay.com and for paypal i cant remember the email address but you can also forward it to them to stop the people that send them out..

Also NEVER click the links that they give in the emails always just type in ebay.ca or paypal.com in your browser instead of using the links.. to keep you secure.

sweeper · 04-13-2007

It is a phishing expedition. It is good that you keep a close watch on the links provided to you. There are tools mentioned in this forum to help you spot these phishing attempts aside from your manual way. The tools are netcraft and spoofstick.

cassyjr · 04-15-2007

i never log into these account if you think it may be correct i go to their homepage and log in from there, then if they have sent me an email there is normaly a sign saying account needs action

LeeAnn · 04-23-2007

spoof@paypal.com is the one I use to report paypal spoofs. So far I've received their "thank you, here's your confirmation and what to do if you clicked on the link," message every time. I assume the address is still correct.

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Originally Posted by joecool6101

Ok. Excellent tip for you guys.. when you get these emails.. forward ebay ones to spoof@ebay.com and for paypal i cant remember the email address but you can also forward it to them to stop the people that send them out..

Also NEVER click the links that they give in the emails always just type in ebay.ca or paypal.com in your browser instead of using the links.. to keep you secure.

sood123 · 04-23-2007

the addresses they have in those mails are identical but not the same as the ones used by paypal. DONT OPEN THEM even if you do then try not to give any information.

aspire · 06-21-2007

This is exactly what we mean by phishing. All of such kind of mails always lead you to some kind of phony sites with similar spellings of well known sites. Beware !

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Kaets Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 30 Rep Power: 0	Email Fraud I have been noticing a lot more lately that in my mail account that I get emails from eBay, Paypal, and even Bank of America (I don't even have an account there). They say that I need to login in with my username and password and update my information. When I start to click the link to log in, I see on the bottom that it takes me to a domain that is not ebay, paypal, or even bankofamerica, but it is disguised like it such as paypal.com.(random word).com. ALWAYS KEEP A LOOKOUT FOR THIS. It could cost you lots.

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drpepper Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	i have the same problem. i received those kind of emails too and i was so frightened because i have accounts with ebay and paypal. like in ebay it says there i have to claim the item but i have to log in..we have to be careful next time __________________ "Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention. sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives

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joecool6101 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On, Canada Posts: 250 Rep Power: 2	Ok. Excellent tip for you guys.. when you get these emails.. forward ebay ones to spoof@ebay.com and for paypal i cant remember the email address but you can also forward it to them to stop the people that send them out.. Also NEVER click the links that they give in the emails always just type in ebay.ca or paypal.com in your browser instead of using the links.. to keep you secure. __________________ Gamer Forums \| Free Flash Games \| Free File Uploads

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sweeper Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	It is a phishing expedition. It is good that you keep a close watch on the links provided to you. There are tools mentioned in this forum to help you spot these phishing attempts aside from your manual way. The tools are netcraft and spoofstick. __________________ Charge me!

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biggerboy Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 33 Rep Power: 0	I always get fake paypal e-mails to my main e-mail address, which I don't even have a paypal account on. I always make sure I check the links before I click on them, has always helped me.

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cassyjr Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	i never log into these account if you think it may be correct i go to their homepage and log in from there, then if they have sent me an email there is normaly a sign saying account needs action

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sood123 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 274 Rep Power: 2	the addresses they have in those mails are identical but not the same as the ones used by paypal. DONT OPEN THEM even if you do then try not to give any information.

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aspire Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 106 Rep Power: 2	This is exactly what we mean by phishing. All of such kind of mails always lead you to some kind of phony sites with similar spellings of well known sites. Beware !

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