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My Paypal account was hacked?
Topic Started: Jan 26 2009, 09:12 AM (543 Views)
jon-nyc
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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
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Login to your account directly through Paypal for more info, but I would still suspect this one is 'phishy'.
“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”
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Improviso
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HOLY CARP!!!
I'd call Paypal and ask if it's legit. Using a known good telephone number from their website.
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and admiration while breaking down over even the slightest bit of criticism.

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Frank_W
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I get stuff like that all the time. Report it, ignore it, drive on.
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Mikhailoh
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I didn't tell you? Well.. about those Henle books the other day...

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George K
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phishing.

Defintely.
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jon-nyc
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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?
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Frank_W
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I would just forward it to PayPal, Jon. Otherwise, just delete it and move on.
Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin."
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George K
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If you're using a Mac, it's almost impossible to do something like that Jon. Report and ignore.
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
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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
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HOLY CARP!!!
Interesting. I click on the Paypal *Contact Us* link and it wants you to login. No phone number, no nothing.
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
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jon-nyc
Jan 26 2009, 09:55 AM
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'.
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
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HOLY CARP!!!
forward it to spoof@paypal.com

It's a scam.
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QuirtEvans
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Mark
Jan 26 2009, 10:03 AM
forward it to spoof@paypal.com

It's a scam.
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
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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 #?
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jon-nyc
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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
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Shortstop

pay pal customer service 1-888-221-1161


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jon-nyc
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Thanks.

(i was waiting for some sock to post a 1-900 number)
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brenda
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Let us know what you find out, too. Thanks, Jon!
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O hai. I can haz big dinnerz?

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jon-nyc
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It was legit, folks!
In my defense, I was left unsupervised.
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QuirtEvans
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jon-nyc
Jan 26 2009, 11:56 AM
It was legit, folks!
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
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Crap. Good thing you verified it. It should be as simple as changing your password, Jon.
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
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HOLY CARP!!!
Yeah, sounded legit to me.
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RosemaryTwo
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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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