I got the message below about my account and followed it to see what's up. The first weird thing I noticed was it bitched at me about my login/password being only letters and numbers (mine has other characters). Next, when it did let me in, it acted like I was a completely new member asking for my addy, phone, and most importantly a password. This, plus the fact that the URL was pointing to either an Austria or Australia country code kinda made me really suspect it's a scam. So, I went and re-password my account and notified Paypal support.
Anyway, below is the message I received. The link won't work in this form (and will actually take you to the right place). But I've also included where it was actually pointing to as well for everyone to check out.
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From: service@paypal.com [mailto
ervice@paypal.com]
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2005 2:37 AM
To: ****@*****.net (my e-mail addy removed)
Subject: PayPal Account Review Department
Dear member,
PayPal is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its community of buyers and sellers. To protect the security of your account, PayPal employs some of the most advanced security systems in the world and our anti-fraud teams regularly screen the PayPal system for unusual activity.
Recently, our Account Review Team identified some unusual activity in your account. In accordance with PayPal's User Agreement and to ensure that your account has not been compromised, access to your account was limited. Your account access will remain limited until this issue has been resolved. This is a fraud prevention measure meant to ensure that your account is not compromised.
We requested information from you for the following reason:
A recent review of your account determined that we require some additional information from you in order to provide you with secure service.
Case ID Number: PP-037-655-4329
This is a second reminder to log in to PayPal as soon as possible. Once you log in, you will be provided with a step to restore your account access.We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure account safety.In accordance with PayPal's User Agreement, your account access will remain limited until the issue has been resolved. Unfortunately, if access to your account remains limited for an extended period of time, it may result in further limitations or eventual account closure. We encourage you to log in to your PayPal account as soon as possible to help avoid this.
Use the link below to access our mainframe database and confirm the information we have on file for your account.
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_login-run
(it actually pointed to: http://webserver.osdepym.com.ar/.us/paypalssl/cgi-bin/webscr-ID/index.htm)
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.
PayPal is committed in assisting law enforcement with any inquires 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 impersonators are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law..
Thank you for your patience as we work together to protect your PayPal Email ID PP9475 account.
Sincerely,
PayPal Account Review Department
Anyway, below is the message I received. The link won't work in this form (and will actually take you to the right place). But I've also included where it was actually pointing to as well for everyone to check out.
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From: service@paypal.com [mailto
ervice@paypal.com] Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2005 2:37 AM
To: ****@*****.net (my e-mail addy removed)
Subject: PayPal Account Review Department
Dear member,
PayPal is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its community of buyers and sellers. To protect the security of your account, PayPal employs some of the most advanced security systems in the world and our anti-fraud teams regularly screen the PayPal system for unusual activity.
Recently, our Account Review Team identified some unusual activity in your account. In accordance with PayPal's User Agreement and to ensure that your account has not been compromised, access to your account was limited. Your account access will remain limited until this issue has been resolved. This is a fraud prevention measure meant to ensure that your account is not compromised.
We requested information from you for the following reason:
A recent review of your account determined that we require some additional information from you in order to provide you with secure service.
Case ID Number: PP-037-655-4329
This is a second reminder to log in to PayPal as soon as possible. Once you log in, you will be provided with a step to restore your account access.We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure account safety.In accordance with PayPal's User Agreement, your account access will remain limited until the issue has been resolved. Unfortunately, if access to your account remains limited for an extended period of time, it may result in further limitations or eventual account closure. We encourage you to log in to your PayPal account as soon as possible to help avoid this.
Use the link below to access our mainframe database and confirm the information we have on file for your account.
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_login-run
(it actually pointed to: http://webserver.osdepym.com.ar/.us/paypalssl/cgi-bin/webscr-ID/index.htm)
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.
PayPal is committed in assisting law enforcement with any inquires 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 impersonators are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law..
Thank you for your patience as we work together to protect your PayPal Email ID PP9475 account.
Sincerely,
PayPal Account Review Department
