Paypal Email

essexhoney

Just had this email from paypal:

FROM: "service@paypal.com" | Header Info
SUBJECT: Your PayPal account could be suspended!

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Security Center

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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 recently noticed an attempt to log in to your PayPal account from France,a foreign IP address and we have reason to believe that your account was used by a third party without your authorization.

If you recently accessed your account while traveling, the unusual log in attempts may have been initiated by you. Therefore, if you are the rightful account holder, click on the link below to log into your account and follow the instructions.

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

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

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 impersonators are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Thank you for your patience as we work together to protect your account.

Sincerely,
PayPal Account Review Department
PayPal, an eBay Company


is it a scam???

soolin

Yes it is a scam.

Send it to spoof@paypal.co.uk.

Soo

essexhoney

Thanks soolin i did suspect it to be and forwarded it straight away just wanted to make sure though lol

lil_me

Forward any emails you get however genuine they look, the you'll get a reply to say if it is legit or not. Can honestly say I have sent paypal,ebay and the banks we use several and none have ever been legit.

jenniferpa

IF IT DOESN"T HAVE YOUR NAME ON IT IT"S A SCAM. Sorry to shout but paypal/ebay ALWAYS put your full registered name on any communications.

frivolous_fay

I have filters set up to divert emails with the words 'verif...' or 'confirm' directly to the bulk folder ;-)

essexhoney

got a confirmation back last night it was a fake! thanks for all your help as always!

scoobiesnax

I have also received a similar email. If I had not read here regarding similar emails being sent, I would definitely have clicked on the link provided.
see below:
Dear member,

This email confirms that you have paid paypal@creative.com $379.12 USD using PayPal.

This credit card transaction will appear on your bill as "PAYPAL *CREATIVE".


Payment Details

Purchased From:creative.labs

Item # Item Title Quantity Price Subtotal
8751475190 Creative Labs Gigaworks THX 7.1 S750 PC Speakers 1 $349.99 USD $349.99 USD

Shipping & Handling via USPS First Class Mail to 154XX
(includes any seller handling fees) $18.25 USD
Shipping Insurance (optional): --
Sales Tax (6.000% inPA) : $10.88 USD
Total: $379.12 USD
Note:Thank you!



Shipping Information

Shipping Info: Wayne E Bakewell
16 elm st
Brownsville, PA 15417
United States
Address Status: Confirmed

If you have questions about the shipping and tracking of your purchased item or service, please contact the seller paypal@creative.com.

Do you confirm this transaction?

If this transaction was not made by you please immediately take the following steps:

* Login to your account by clicking on the link below
* Provide requested information to ensure you are the owner of the account
* Find this transaction in HISTORY and click 'Cancel Transaction'


CANCEL TRANSACTION!


This came in an email looking exactly like an email that may have been sent by paypal. So beware. Have forwarded above message to spoof@paypal.co.uk
Have not even clicked on the link in case it puts cookies on my comp.