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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 26 2009, 09:12 AM (543 Views) | |
| jon-nyc | Jan 26 2009, 09:12 AM Post #1 |
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Cheers
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What should I make of this? It ain't a phish, unless its a complex multi-stage one, since this email has no links. Dear Jon xxxx, As part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in the PayPal system. During a recent screening, we noticed an issue regarding your account. We have reason to believe that your account was accessed by a third party. We have limited access to sensitive PayPal account features in case your account has been accessed by an unauthorized third party. We understand that having limited access can be an inconvenience, but protecting your account is our primary concern. Case ID Number: xxxx For your protection, we have limited access to your account until additional security measures can be completed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. To review your account and some or all of the information that PayPal used to make its decision to limit your account access, please visit the Resolution Center. If, after reviewing your account information, you seek further clarification regarding your account access, please contact PayPal by visiting the Help Center and clicking "Contact Us". We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your account. We apologize for any inconvenience. Sincerely, PayPal Account Review Department Please do not reply to this email. This mailbox is not monitored and you will not receive a response. For assistance, log in to your PayPal account and click the Help link in the top right corner of any PayPal page. PayPal Email ID xxxx |
| In my defense, I was left unsupervised. | |
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| brenda | Jan 26 2009, 09:14 AM Post #2 |
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Login to your account directly through Paypal for more info, but I would still suspect this one is 'phishy'. |
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“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” ~A.A. Milne | |
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| Improviso | Jan 26 2009, 09:15 AM Post #3 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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I'd call Paypal and ask if it's legit. Using a known good telephone number from their website. |
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Identifying narcissists isn't difficult. Just look for the person who is constantly fishing for compliments and admiration while breaking down over even the slightest bit of criticism. We have the freedom to choose our actions, but we do not get to choose our consequences. | |
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| Frank_W | Jan 26 2009, 09:18 AM Post #4 |
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Resident Misanthrope
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I get stuff like that all the time. Report it, ignore it, drive on. |
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Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin." Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!" | |
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| Mikhailoh | Jan 26 2009, 09:23 AM Post #5 |
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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I didn't tell you? Well.. about those Henle books the other day... Did I tell you I was considering a Bechstein? I've recently run into a new source of financing. |
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Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball | |
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| George K | Jan 26 2009, 09:37 AM Post #6 |
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Finally
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phishing. Defintely. |
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A guide to GKSR: Click "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08 Nothing is as effective as homeopathy. I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles. - Klaus, 4/29/18 | |
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| jon-nyc | Jan 26 2009, 09:49 AM Post #7 |
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Cheers
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But.... there was no link. Are they going to send a follow-up email with a link? Or did they install a keystroke recorder on my computer, so now they want me to log in so they can get my password? |
| In my defense, I was left unsupervised. | |
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| Frank_W | Jan 26 2009, 09:52 AM Post #8 |
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Resident Misanthrope
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I would just forward it to PayPal, Jon. Otherwise, just delete it and move on. |
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Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin." Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!" | |
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| George K | Jan 26 2009, 09:54 AM Post #9 |
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Finally
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If you're using a Mac, it's almost impossible to do something like that Jon. Report and ignore. |
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A guide to GKSR: Click "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08 Nothing is as effective as homeopathy. I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles. - Klaus, 4/29/18 | |
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| jon-nyc | Jan 26 2009, 09:55 AM Post #10 |
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Cheers
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I don't know, man, the fact that it has no link has me worried - are they monitoring my keystrokes? If so, I can't just 'move on'. |
| In my defense, I was left unsupervised. | |
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| Improviso | Jan 26 2009, 10:01 AM Post #11 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Interesting. I click on the Paypal *Contact Us* link and it wants you to login. No phone number, no nothing. |
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Identifying narcissists isn't difficult. Just look for the person who is constantly fishing for compliments and admiration while breaking down over even the slightest bit of criticism. We have the freedom to choose our actions, but we do not get to choose our consequences. | |
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| QuirtEvans | Jan 26 2009, 10:03 AM Post #12 |
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I Owe It All To John D'Oh
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Look up Paypal's number and call them. If they can verify that they've actually sent that e-mail, you'll rest easier. And if not, you'll turn off your computer and unplug it. |
| It would be unwise to underestimate what large groups of ill-informed people acting together can achieve. -- John D'Oh, January 14, 2010. | |
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| Mark | Jan 26 2009, 10:03 AM Post #13 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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forward it to spoof@paypal.com It's a scam. |
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___.___ (_]===* o 0 When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race. H.G. Wells | |
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| QuirtEvans | Jan 26 2009, 10:06 AM Post #14 |
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I Owe It All To John D'Oh
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I'd be inclined to agree, but if there's no link, how does the scam work? That's why I'd call Paypal. |
| It would be unwise to underestimate what large groups of ill-informed people acting together can achieve. -- John D'Oh, January 14, 2010. | |
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| jon-nyc | Jan 26 2009, 10:14 AM Post #15 |
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Cheers
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I forwarded it to spoof@paypal.com, which I was able to get without logging in. When I click the 'call us' link in the resource center, it asks me to log in. Can someone log in and get me the #? |
| In my defense, I was left unsupervised. | |
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| jon-nyc | Jan 26 2009, 10:14 AM Post #16 |
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Cheers
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I'd feel much more comfy if I got a follow-up scam email from these guys with an actual link... Right now I'm afraid to do anything on my PC involving passwords. |
| In my defense, I was left unsupervised. | |
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| Copper | Jan 26 2009, 10:17 AM Post #17 |
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Shortstop
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pay pal customer service 1-888-221-1161 |
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The Confederate soldier was peculiar in that he was ever ready to fight, but never ready to submit to the routine duty and discipline of the camp or the march. The soldiers were determined to be soldiers after their own notions, and do their duty, for the love of it, as they thought best. Carlton McCarthy | |
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| jon-nyc | Jan 26 2009, 10:20 AM Post #18 |
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Cheers
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Thanks. (i was waiting for some sock to post a 1-900 number) |
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| brenda | Jan 26 2009, 10:20 AM Post #19 |
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Let us know what you find out, too. Thanks, Jon! |
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| T3h B34r | Jan 26 2009, 10:21 AM Post #20 |
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Junior Carp
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1-800-Pet-Meds
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O hai. I can haz big dinnerz? If you can't eat it or screw it, piss on it and walk away. (and leave big p00pz!) The Great Pyrenees | |
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| jon-nyc | Jan 26 2009, 11:56 AM Post #21 |
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Cheers
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It was legit, folks! |
| In my defense, I was left unsupervised. | |
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| QuirtEvans | Jan 26 2009, 11:58 AM Post #22 |
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I Owe It All To John D'Oh
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I had a feeling. Without a link, there was no way to conduct the scam, short of keystroke logging. |
| It would be unwise to underestimate what large groups of ill-informed people acting together can achieve. -- John D'Oh, January 14, 2010. | |
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| Frank_W | Jan 26 2009, 12:03 PM Post #23 |
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Resident Misanthrope
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Crap. Good thing you verified it. It should be as simple as changing your password, Jon. |
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Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin." Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!" | |
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| Riley | Jan 26 2009, 12:06 PM Post #24 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Yeah, sounded legit to me. |
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| RosemaryTwo | Jan 26 2009, 12:10 PM Post #25 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Wow, good for you for handling that properly. |
| "Perhaps the thing to do is just to let stupid run its course." Aqua | |
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