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Paypal scam email

Just had this sent to my inbox, so please beware if you also receive one, do not click on any link!!
The spelling mistakes tend to give it away a little:)
Dear custmer , Due to the large fraud activity monitored in 2008 and many custmers registerd screen names with fake information and so fraud billing information,Paypal is taking an action against those activity through new billing system co-operating with members bank issuers. this message has been sent to all Paypal members to go through this checking if you still want your screen name
there was a link here, asking me to enter my details
Also one here asking me to confirm i wasn't intrested in confirming my details
Once the process is complete, you will then be able to keep your current Paypal Network Screen Name to access Paypal Web products, including Ebay and the new Ebay Products.

As a security precaution you will not be able to obtain or change your password or update your e-mail address until you confirm your proccess. Upon confirmation you will receive a welcome message with helpful information.

(Notice : Ignoring This E-mail Will Auto-Suspend Your Screen Name By Midnight )
Thank you,




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Comments

  • frivolous_fay
    frivolous_fay Posts: 13,302 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    That's a truly pathetic attempt.
    My TV is broken! :cry:
    Edit: refunded £515 for TV 1.5 years out of warranty - thank you Sale of Goods Act! :j
  • I'd delete the link in the post...some people are born stupid and will click it.
    "Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, But beautiful old people are works of art."
    -- Eleanor Roosevelt
  • jan03
    jan03 Posts: 899 Forumite
    I'd delete the link in the post...some people are born stupid and will click it.

    Have done, thanks, didn't think of that.
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