Got this on a few other lists and thought I would share it here: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Internet ScamBusters "Snippets" ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
PayPal Identity Theft Scam A new type of PayPal scam has been making the rounds. If you're a PayPal user, you may receive an email titled "URGENT: PayPal System Problems." The email then goes on to say that, because of computer glitches, all users should log in to the PayPal URL given in the email and re-enter their information. But the PayPal login URL given is *not* ==> https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr/?cmd=_login-run which is the real direct PayPal login URL. It's a URL starting with http://www.paypalsys.com -- a bogus site where the scammer steals your PayPal identity, and possibly your money. Remember that URLs starting with http:// are not secure. Only URLs starting with https:// are (if you're using Internet Explorer, you'll see a little lock in the lower right-hand corner of the browser to remind you you're visiting a secure site). PayPal has a list of security tips, which includes the following: If you receive an email and are unsure whether it is from PayPal, come directly to the PayPal site at www.paypal.com. Don't click on any link in an email that seems suspicious to you. These security measures will help ensure that you are logging into PayPal. The only site you should ever type your username and password into is at www.paypal.com. To check out more excellent security tips from PayPal, visit: ==> http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/gen/fraud-prevention-outside Linda Publisher ~ ABC ~ All 'Bout Computers Owner ~ Linda's Computer Stop http://personal-computer-tutor.com FREE MS Office eBook Tutorial http://personal-computer-tutor.com/library.htm ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
