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Sadly, I bet many people fall for this sort of
thing!
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2002 10:03
PM
Subject: Re: [SWCollect] Paypal scam
Email ?
Just for fun, I filled it out with some fake
info. Absolutely no error-checking at all. Everything I entered
went through. Got the page it takes you to: http://pub13.bravenet.com/emailfwd/senddata.php.
Think I'm gonna set up a script to bombard them with crap.
B-)
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2002 6:44
PM
Subject: [SWCollect] Paypal scam Email
?
Anyone else get an email today saying something
about a Paypal server problem, and asking you to "confirm" your information
for safety? The link in the email takes you to http://www.paysupport.netfirms.com/index.html (no
clue what that is), which has been designed to look just like a paypal
screen at which point it asks you to fill out all your information -
including credit card info on a non-secure page. It scares me to think
of the number of people who fell for this one..
The email:
| URGENT: PayPal System
Problems | |
Dear
PayPal User,
Unfortunately today we have had some trouble with
one of our computer systems. While the trouble appears to be minor, we
are not taking the necessary precautions. We have decided to take the
affected system offline and replace it with a new system.
Unfortunately this has caused us to lose member data and information.
Please follow the link below and log into your account to re-enter
your information to be assured none of your prior information has been
lost. Please Note: Account balances have not been
affected.
Because of the inconvenience, we will be
providing all users that repair their missing data their next two
incoming transfers for free! You will pay no fees for your next two
incoming transfers*. |
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| Click
Here
To Begin the Account Process |
.. Notice the typo - "
we are (not) taking the necessary precautions. " - should be "now"
shouldn't it? |
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