posted on January 28, 2005 06:23:46 PM
This is the most recent scam email I got today - boy are they getting lazy, combining both ebay and PayPal in one account LOL
Dear eBay Member
We regret to inform you that we had to block your eBay and PayPal account because we had been notified that your account may have been compromised by outside parties. Our terms and conditions you agreed to state that your account must always be under your control or those whom you designate at all times.
We have noticed some activities pertaining to your account indicating that other parties may have access and / or control of information in your account. These parties have in the past been involved with money laundering, illegal drugs, terrorism and various Federal Title 18 violations. In order that you may access your account, verify your identity by clicking here.
Please be aware that until we are unable to verify your identity no further access to your account will be allowed and we will have no other liability for your account or any transactions that may have occur as a result of your failure to reactivate your account as instructed below.
For the User Agreement, Section 9, we may immediately issue a warning, temporarily suspend, indefinitely suspend or terminate your membership and refuse to provide services if we believe that your actions may cause financial loss or legal liability for you, our users or us. We may also take these actions if we are unable to verify any information you provide to us.
If you received this notice and you are not the authorized account holder, please be aware that it is in violation of eBay policy to represent oneself as another eBay user. Such action may also be in violation of local, national, and/or international law. eBay is committed to assist law enforcement with any inquiries 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 perpetrators are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
***Do Not Reply To This E-Mail As You Will Not Receive A Response***
Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter...
Mary S. Kimmel
Fraud Team Department
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posted on January 28, 2005 07:21:08 PM
Someone sent me this link for Identity theft scams. I think most of us know not to click on email links, but it might help someone from getting caught. http://www.millersmiles.co.uk/
posted on January 28, 2005 10:06:56 PM
wgm: This has nothing to do with scammers. I want to thank you for helping me with delivery confirmation forms from USPS. The link you sent worked like a charm.. I am a happy camper. Thank you. azcomebuy
posted on January 30, 2005 12:54:26 PM
I'm getting sick of these imbecilles...if you're going to (try to) phish information, at least put some friggin effort into it.
"To safely and securely access the PayPal website or your account, open up a new web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer or Netscape) and type in the PayPal URL (http://www.paypal.com/).
***PayPal will never ask you to enter your password in an email."***
They include a link in the email to update personal information.
posted on January 30, 2005 02:38:15 PMThese parties have in the past been involved with money laundering, illegal drugs, terrorism and various Federal Title 18 violations.
posted on January 31, 2005 11:36:20 AM
I had one the other day that started with dear Ebay Memember ..... Then said I need to enter new information for my card that ends with the exp date of 07 05. Hmmm I do not have a card registered with Ebay that ends 07 05 LOL
posted on January 31, 2005 06:58:11 PM
I think this one is at the top of the list. I received an email from "WaMu" This ia Washington Mutual a big name in Savings bank on west coast. It said that they were going suspend my account activities as of 2-3-05 if I didn't reply at once. Guess what? I don't have an account with them & have never had one.
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