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Old May 9, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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Unhappy Suspicious Paypal Notification

Got this in my mailbox today and am wonder if anyone got it too?
Looks suspicious so I didn't click of the link (which I deleted here for security).

Dear P a y P a l member,

We upgrade our security system and you need to re-enter your personal information. Click on the link bellow and follow the instructions.

xxxxxxxxx

If you chase to ignore our request your account will be permanently suspended.

P a y P a l 2009. All rights reserved.
 
Old May 9, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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Dude...read it again.

Horrible grammar = report spam
 
Old May 9, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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LOL.... Maybe they are translating that from India!
 
Old May 9, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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No reputable company will email you asking for you to click on a link and enter personal information.
 
Old May 9, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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the only time they send mail notifications is to verify your account when its been locked.
i know, someone recently stole a good deal of money from me through paypal without my permission (of course).

don't verify, if they wanted you to verify they'd ask you though email, phone, or after logging in.
 
Old May 9, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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yeah i would call and report. i was just on my paypal and never got anything like that.
 
Old May 9, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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i get those all the time. i forward the emails to paypal. just ignore it.
 
Old May 9, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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Report it to Paypal. That is known as Phishing.
 
Old May 9, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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Why are you asking about this in this forum? What does it have to do with the 2nd gen Fit?
 
Old May 9, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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Forward the message to spoof@paypal.com
 
Old May 10, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Virtual
Why are you asking about this in this forum? What does it have to do with the 2nd gen Fit?
+1 ^^
 
Old May 10, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Virtual
Why are you asking about this in this forum? What does it have to do with the 2nd gen Fit?
It may not have any GE content, but the intention was to alert you guys. I am not a geek and my wife accidentally opened it, now her Outlook cannot received mail.

Sorry if this post ruffled your feathers, but the intention was good.
Now, if the modertor will read this, please delete this thread. TIA.
 

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Old May 10, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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... I am not a geek and my wife accidentally opened it, now her Outlook cannot received mail.
Stop using Outlook and Internet Explorer. Use software made by other makers than Microsoft. I use Thunderbird and Firefox. Topnotch!
 
Old May 10, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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Stop using Outlook and Internet Explorer. Use software made by other makers than Microsoft. I use Thunderbird and Firefox. Topnotch!
Thanks for the suggestion, Virtual. Will ask my geek friend to help me with the changeover.
 
Old May 11, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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:facepalm:
 
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