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Hans Eisenman posts on a new Paypal phishing twist. Nothing that extraordinary as far as phishing (they are doing basic URL spoofing), but it is an ugly one that will very likely take someone’s money — at least someone who is not aware.

Until other solutions come out, download the Cloudmark Anti-Fraud toolbar.  Free and quite effective.  You can download it here.

Here is the scam:

—–Original Message—–
From: service@paypal.com [mailto:service@paypal.com]
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 7:55 AM
To: [my email account]
Subject: Jack Chalker has just sent you $26.00 USD with PayPal [773040]

PayPal
Protect Your Account Info
Make sure you never provide your password to fraudulent websites.

To safely and securely access the PayPal website or your account, open a new web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer or Netscape) and type in the PayPal URL to be sure you are on the real PayPal website.https://www.paypal.com/us/) to be sure you are on the real PayPal site.

PayPal will never ask you to enter your password in an email.

For more information on protecting yourself from fraud, please review our Security Tips at https://www.paypal.com/us/securitytips

Protect Your Password
You should never give your PayPal password to anyone, including PayPal employees.

You’ve got cash!

Jack Chalker sent you money with PayPal.

Jack Chalker is a Verified buyer.


Payment Details

Amount: $26.00 USD
Transaction ID: AWI02354741258412412

View the details of this transaction online

Shipping Information

Address: Jack Chalker
225 West Washington
Chicago, IL 60637
United States
Address Status: Confirmed

Thank you for using PayPal!
The PayPal Team

PayPal Email ID PP65304

 

Alex Eckelberry