hi all got this email from dkma342 asking for my paypal details saying that my paying in box will not open whats the best thing to do about it is it a fake email ?
2006-10-02 07:33:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Most likely, it is a fake. It's someone hoping you'll fall for it, click on the link and give them all of your personal details. Don't do it. Simply forward the e-mail to spoof@paypal.com. They'll let you know if it really came from them or not.
2006-10-02 07:37:00 · answer #1 · answered by just_another_nerd 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is indeed a fake e mail. NEVER CLICK ON A LINK IN AN E MAIL. If you think there is a problem with your account then go directly to their site.
I have had a similar e mail from a different person. Forward the e mail to spoof@paypal.com.
They will send you a confirmation e mail letting you know if it is fake or real. Good Luck.
2006-10-02 07:36:35 · answer #2 · answered by w@rio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's fake. Don't give out any info!
This type of email is known as "phishing" --- they're trying to scare you into thinking you need to take immediate action or something bad will happen to your account. Of course, nothing bad will happen to your account unless you actually click the link in the email and turn over all your information (login ID, password, SSN, bank account info, etc.)
2006-10-02 07:35:39 · answer #3 · answered by I ♥ AUG 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get numerous emails daily about my paypal account (which I DO NOT HAVE ONE) and also about my ebay account and various problems with it. Just delete this crap. Do not fall for it.
2006-10-02 07:36:00 · answer #4 · answered by BlueSea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Report it to ebay, there is a page for doing this - search under help for "spoof".
Flag this email as spam, then ignore it.
2006-10-02 07:35:59 · answer #5 · answered by spiegy2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can report to Ebay. They will let you know whether its a fake or not.
2006-10-02 07:36:28 · answer #6 · answered by max 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT ANSWER IT. ITS A PHISHING SCAM, I JUST GOT ONE TODAY!!!! DELETE THE EMAIL NOW! (not to shout) :)
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2006-10-02 07:36:26 · answer #7 · answered by Jay-d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not do anything, forward it to spoof@paypal.com then delete it straight away.
2006-10-02 08:44:09 · answer #8 · answered by dopeydora2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google "phishing" for more info.
Don't be duped!!
2006-10-02 07:39:15 · answer #9 · answered by gromitski 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋