PayPal hoax..its a good one - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigjimzlll · 05-07-2004, 01:46 AM

Becareful..I just got a email from paypal..it had there address and it said that there was some suspisious activity on my account. They had limited the access to my account. I went to the paypal link in the email..it went to the paypal page..and sure enuff my account was limited. To verify my account I had to insert all of my info....as soon as I did I was granted access to Paypal..and all was well...NOT..it really wasn't a pay pal page..just an exact duplicate...anyways I will be busy tomorrow cancelling all of my accounts....yea Im a dumb azz

jostrans68 · 05-07-2004, 01:51 AM

I got the same mail but It has happened before so I caught it and sent a copy to Paypal and they verified it was BS

Russell · 05-07-2004, 01:56 AM

haha, I love filling those forms with bull, just to waste their time :P

crustysarge · 05-07-2004, 06:33 AM

This is happening a lot lately. Another scam is emails from the seller off Ebay asking for the money on the item you won when they are not really the seller.

I know several guys who deal a lot with Paypal and decided to set a small bank account strictly for use with Paypal so in the event something did happen the bad guy would not easily be able to access you main account.

70c10 · 05-07-2004, 07:24 AM

Jim, when you drag your mouse over the link (but don't press the button) see what link it gives at the bottom of the screen. Hope everything is ok for you!. I setup a seperate account at a different bank strictly for Paypal like crustysarge did.

Joe67 · 05-07-2004, 08:24 AM

DOH.
Very common hoax

Putter · 05-07-2004, 08:50 AM

According to PayPal, if you get ANY e-mail that starts with "Dear PayPal Member..." or "Dear PayPal User..." it is not them. They will ALWAYS use your FIRST AND LAST NAME....."Dear John Smith..." I also set up a seperate account strictly for internet purchases that only has the amount I am about to purchase with deposited into it the same day. Usually runs a balance of a few cents.

Joe67 · 05-07-2004, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Putter

According to PayPal, if you get ANY e-mail that starts with "Dear PayPal Member..." or "Dear PayPal User..." it is not them. They will ALWAYS use your FIRST AND LAST NAME....."Dear John Smith..." I also set up a seperate account strictly for internet purchases that only has the amount I am about to purchase with deposited into it the same day. Usually runs a balance of a few cents.

Exactly.
Also - no reputable website will ever contact you via email and ask you to login to verify anything

Custom 68 · 05-07-2004, 09:51 AM

yeah I saw one for Paypal and Ebay both very good duplicates. One other thing to look for is in the address if you are inputing card info or any other important info the link will be secure the address is https// instead of just http// take a look if the s isnt there it is a fake!
Good luck.
Dave

Zumo · 05-07-2004, 09:57 AM

Tip: Folks, always look at the bottom of the browser in the status bar to see where the link is going. If it does not say who it is then it's more than likely a bogus link.

barn9 · 05-07-2004, 10:21 AM

Any suspect mail from Ebay or Paypal should be forwarded to the following:

Ebay - spoof@ebay.com

Paypal - spoof@paypal.com

This both allows them to verify and track the mail. If it will help rid the internet of hackers and thieves, I'm all for it!

Bill72BB · 05-07-2004, 10:43 AM

I've seen those too just ignore them, The people on this board tipped me to the idea of having a seperate account for Paypal. I set up a free checking account at Washington Mutual just for selling and buying.Works great and if it gets compromised no big problem.
Good Luck

69sixpackbee · 05-07-2004, 11:38 AM

Hey Bill, Is the truck painted yet?

jmanz69 · 05-07-2004, 05:51 PM

I had the same email come in and was a little suspicious so I right clicked and looked in the options and saw it did not come from the paypal server. I had another real paypal message from an item I just bought and also checked the server routing and it came from the actual paypal server. I then went to IE and entered paypal thru my saved shortcut. When I logged into my account, there was not notice of having any account problems. Besides, I didn't have a balance and it showed the last transaction correctly. Whenever I get emails from any online company, I always check the server routing. If it comes from a bunch of odd named servers, it is probably a scam.

Jimmy72custom · 05-07-2004, 06:14 PM

You can't be to careful these days. I also keep a separate bank account for pay pal and a separate credit card for all online transactions. It makes it easier to monitor.

68cajun · 05-07-2004, 06:33 PM

I got the same e-mail and sent it to Pay-pal for verification and haven't heard back from them yet.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-07-2004, 08:04 PM

I had one of those the other day and my msn account sent it to my junk mail so opened it just to se and deleted it pronto.... Damn thieve's...

Orange70chevy · 05-07-2004, 08:20 PM

I was told to never go to pay pal or ebay through an email link. That you should go to them by using your favorites list or typing the website address and then log on to you account. And if something is wrong you can find out there.

bigjimzlll · 05-07-2004, 09:51 PM

Paypal got back to me saying it ws a scam..ironically..they linked to their site through the email..I have cancelled all my old banking stuff and added a net only account

jeepbut · 05-07-2004, 11:23 PM

I am more afraid of paypal than the other thieves. Totally unregulated banks scare the hell out of me. After being a victim of identity theft, local police said I would have to be an idiot to give paypal any checking account number,period,so I canceled my paypal account and have not missed it.

05-07-2004, 01:46 AM	#1
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	PayPal hoax..its a good one Becareful..I just got a email from paypal..it had there address and it said that there was some suspisious activity on my account. They had limited the access to my account. I went to the paypal link in the email..it went to the paypal page..and sure enuff my account was limited. To verify my account I had to insert all of my info....as soon as I did I was granted access to Paypal..and all was well...NOT..it really wasn't a pay pal page..just an exact duplicate...anyways I will be busy tomorrow cancelling all of my accounts....yea Im a dumb azz __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

05-07-2004, 01:51 AM	#2
jostrans68 Jostrans68 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bloomington indiana Posts: 1,182	I got the same mail but It has happened before so I caught it and sent a copy to Paypal and they verified it was BS __________________ [CGTW Member former 67-72 now with a 96 silverado

05-07-2004, 01:56 AM	#3
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	haha, I love filling those forms with bull, just to waste their time :P __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

05-07-2004, 07:24 AM	#5
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Jim, when you drag your mouse over the link (but don't press the button) see what link it gives at the bottom of the screen. Hope everything is ok for you!. I setup a seperate account at a different bank strictly for Paypal like crustysarge did. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

05-07-2004, 08:24 AM	#6
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	DOH. Very common hoax __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

05-07-2004, 06:33 AM	#4
crustysarge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Aviano, Italy Posts: 221	This is happening a lot lately. Another scam is emails from the seller off Ebay asking for the money on the item you won when they are not really the seller. I know several guys who deal a lot with Paypal and decided to set a small bank account strictly for use with Paypal so in the event something did happen the bad guy would not easily be able to access you main account.

05-07-2004, 08:50 AM	#7
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	According to PayPal, if you get ANY e-mail that starts with "Dear PayPal Member..." or "Dear PayPal User..." it is not them. They will ALWAYS use your FIRST AND LAST NAME....."Dear John Smith..." I also set up a seperate account strictly for internet purchases that only has the amount I am about to purchase with deposited into it the same day. Usually runs a balance of a few cents. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

05-07-2004, 09:51 AM	#9
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,929	yeah I saw one for Paypal and Ebay both very good duplicates. One other thing to look for is in the address if you are inputing card info or any other important info the link will be secure the address is https// instead of just http// take a look if the s isnt there it is a fake! Good luck. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

05-07-2004, 09:57 AM	#10
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Tip: Folks, always look at the bottom of the browser in the status bar to see where the link is going. If it does not say who it is then it's more than likely a bogus link. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

05-07-2004, 10:21 AM	#11
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Any suspect mail from Ebay or Paypal should be forwarded to the following: Ebay - spoof@ebay.com Paypal - spoof@paypal.com This both allows them to verify and track the mail. If it will help rid the internet of hackers and thieves, I'm all for it! __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

05-07-2004, 10:43 AM	#12
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	I've seen those too just ignore them, The people on this board tipped me to the idea of having a seperate account for Paypal. I set up a free checking account at Washington Mutual just for selling and buying.Works great and if it gets compromised no big problem. Good Luck __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

05-07-2004, 11:38 AM	#13
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Hey Bill, Is the truck painted yet?

05-07-2004, 05:51 PM	#14
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	I had the same email come in and was a little suspicious so I right clicked and looked in the options and saw it did not come from the paypal server. I had another real paypal message from an item I just bought and also checked the server routing and it came from the actual paypal server. I then went to IE and entered paypal thru my saved shortcut. When I logged into my account, there was not notice of having any account problems. Besides, I didn't have a balance and it showed the last transaction correctly. Whenever I get emails from any online company, I always check the server routing. If it comes from a bunch of odd named servers, it is probably a scam.

05-07-2004, 06:14 PM	#15
Jimmy72custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 261	You can't be to careful these days. I also keep a separate bank account for pay pal and a separate credit card for all online transactions. It makes it easier to monitor.

05-07-2004, 06:33 PM	#16
68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	E-mail I got the same e-mail and sent it to Pay-pal for verification and haven't heard back from them yet. __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car



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05-07-2004, 08:04 PM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	I had one of those the other day and my msn account sent it to my junk mail so opened it just to se and deleted it pronto.... Damn thieve's... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-07-2004, 08:20 PM	#18
Orange70chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Penelope, Texas Posts: 393	I was told to never go to pay pal or ebay through an email link. That you should go to them by using your favorites list or typing the website address and then log on to you account. And if something is wrong you can find out there.

05-07-2004, 09:51 PM	#19
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	Paypal got back to me saying it ws a scam..ironically..they linked to their site through the email..I have cancelled all my old banking stuff and added a net only account __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

05-07-2004, 11:23 PM	#20
jeepbut Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx. U.S.A. Posts: 271	I am more afraid of paypal than the other thieves. Totally unregulated banks scare the hell out of me. After being a victim of identity theft, local police said I would have to be an idiot to give paypal any checking account number,period,so I canceled my paypal account and have not missed it.

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