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  • JethroUK
    JethroUK Posts: 1,959 Forumite
    iieee wrote: »
    I got this one today and thought it was worth posting as I did actually think that my account had been hacked until I logged into paypal and saw that the transaction wasn't there. Then I looked back at the email and read it carefully and saw that it wasn't genuine.



    Sorry the formatting hasn't come up properly but it looked just like a normal paypal receipt except for the comment about it not showing up in my transactions, and there is a grey button at the bottom saying 'cancel transaction'.


    Apparently thats just how the Nigerian scammers operate - email a Paypal payment which are actually very easy to 'doctor', so it seems like the item has been paid for
    When will the "Edit" and "Quote" button get fixed on the mobile web interface?
  • nurseflo
    nurseflo Posts: 5 Forumite
    i to have had 3 today alone for £9.99 i emailed paypal to confirm it is spoof and i did not use the link to go to my paypal - then i googled the company and found this link regarding the spoof
  • breesey24
    breesey24 Posts: 151 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I had the exact same email from paypal / E-vie g ltdyesterday and forwarded it to paypal. They've just emailed me back and confirmed it was a phishing scam.
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,101 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Just a warning- any email you send to PayPal is confirmed as a spoof, even if it isn't.
    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
  • paris535d
    paris535d Posts: 1 Newbie
    yeah, these fraudsters use details of legitimate companies and websites when trying to scam people, just so it looks legit.

    As always, if in doubt, do check
  • carolep_2
    carolep_2 Posts: 1 Newbie
    hey! im new to this forum, but have had the same problem with paypal email stating ive made a payment to e-vie g ltd, only problem is, is that ive clicked on the the link that says if you havent made thi transaction. WHAT SHALL I DO???? Please help.
  • david_cougar
    david_cougar Posts: 350 Forumite
    me to just got one
  • david_cougar
    david_cougar Posts: 350 Forumite
    anyting i can download to make it easier to spot these wouuld be usefull
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,101 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    david_cougar wrote: »
    anyting i can download to make it easier to spot these wouuld be usefull

    You really don't need to download anything, it is all common sense.

    If you are asked to follow links to log in, then it is a spoof. Same applies to bank and other financial emails.

    If you get any alerts always log safely into the institution and check there for the alert.
    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
  • shelley_crow
    shelley_crow Posts: 1,644 Forumite
    I got a phishing email which was a receipt for a £9.99 paypal payment to Skype. Luckily I didn't click the link, Paypal confirmed it was a scam too.
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