Mark Allanson
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| posted on 26/3/06 at 05:00 PM |
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Does this sound like a scam?
Dear markallanson#dsl.pipex.com,
As part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in the PayPal system.
We recently noticed the following issue on your account:
Your bank has contacted us regarding some attempts of charges from your credit card via the Paypal system. We have reasons to believe that you changed
your registration information or that someone else has unauthorized access to your Paypal account Due to recent activity, including possible
unauthorized payments placed on your account, we will require a second confirmation of your identity with us in order to allow us to investigate this
matter further.
Your account is not suspended, but if in 72 hours after you receive this message your account is not confirmed we reserve the right to suspend your
Paypal registration. If you received this notice and you are not the authorized account holder, please be aware that it is in violation of Paypal
policy to represent oneself as another Paypal user. Such action may also be in violation of local, national, and/or international law. Paypal is
committed to assist law enforcement with any inquires related to attempts to misappropriate personal information with the intent to commit fraud or
theft.
Information will be provided at the request of law enforcement agencies to ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
To confirm your identity with us click here:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr/?cmd=_login-run-secure
Case ID Number: xx xx xx xx xx
After responding to the message, we ask that you allow at least 72 hours for the case to be investigated. Emailing us before that time will result in
delays. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you and we would like to thank you for your cooperation as we review this
matter.
Sincerely,
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PayPal Email ID xx xx
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If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 26/3/06 at 05:02 PM |
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think you have to be a bit suspicious, contact your bank ? they allegedly contacted them.
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hector
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| posted on 26/3/06 at 05:02 PM |
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I should say it is deffo a scam!
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Triton
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| posted on 26/3/06 at 05:03 PM |
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Scam
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
www.hairyhedgehog.com
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 26/3/06 at 05:04 PM |
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Checked my acount online, all seems well.
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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gingerprince
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| posted on 26/3/06 at 05:07 PM |
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as always when receiving anything like this "from" paypal, ebay, your bank etc, never follow the links in the email. Type in the address
as you normally would and browse through to your messages area. If there are genuine messages they'll be accessible in there.
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 26/3/06 at 05:08 PM |
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Glad too here it, still worth reporting/sending it too your bank, see if they can trace/nail them, they need it.
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AlexS
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 posted on 26/3/06 at 05:08 PM |
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Basically - If anyone ever asks you for your password and login then its gonna be a scam. If anything, go to the paypal site on your own
(www.paypal.co.uk), you can contact them asking if its a scam. I doubt theyd send emails out like that because so many people would not respond
thinking its a scam!
Bloody criminals
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 26/3/06 at 05:09 PM |
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doesnt paypal have a http:// start not the https:// also ?
barclays bank have had someone do that also
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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JoelP
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| posted on 26/3/06 at 05:11 PM |
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the extra 's' just means its a secure link.
Its 100% scam, and needs forwarding to spoof@paypal.co.uk, ideally including the headers if you know how to arrange that. 
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nitram38
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| posted on 26/3/06 at 05:11 PM |
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The link appears to be genuine as it starts with https:. But that maybe because of your copy on here. A lot of scams show one link in the email window
but when you check the source code, it links to the scammers website.
Forward the email to spoof@paypal.com They will tell you if it is real or not.
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 26/3/06 at 05:16 PM |
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all sent, wait and see!
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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Russ-Turner
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| posted on 26/3/06 at 05:45 PM |
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Talking of scams I had an email asking for my Barclays bank account information the other day. Might help if I actually had an account with them!
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DorsetStrider
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| posted on 26/3/06 at 06:21 PM |
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Definately a scam.... I had this one a couple of months back and reported it both on here and to paypal..... not that they will actually DO anything
about it.
Who the f**K tightened this up!
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 26/3/06 at 07:08 PM |
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It's certain to be a scam. Easiest way to be sure is check the email headers (or post on here) and see where the mail came from.
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nitram38
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| posted on 26/3/06 at 07:14 PM |
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Watch out for a mobile phone scam. Your phone rings for less than 2 seconds but you can see who called as their number is left in your 'recent
calls'.
If you dial it to find out who called, it is a premium rate number.
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lexi
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| posted on 26/3/06 at 07:20 PM |
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I think you are all very cynical. People in Nigeria and the likes are trying to offer us some good deals in order to get on in life . I think everyone
on the forum should have a whip round for all of them!
Alex
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chockymonster
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| posted on 26/3/06 at 07:45 PM |
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Easiest way to check it's a scam is follow the link and login with made up information.
The usual give aways are ebay, paypal will never ask you for your password, they will always send their correspondence to Dear Mark Allanson, not dear
email address or dear user.
(obviously if you're name isn't Mark Allanson then you know it's a scam!!)
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Krismc
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| posted on 26/3/06 at 08:00 PM |
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i got done a similar scam in ebay and paypal a while back, i have stupid log in passwords that where easily found they send you the message change the
password and pretend you account is suspended.... mean while the use your account to sell dodgy fake thing, ( they sold a harley under my name) and i
had over £300 of ebay selling fees
best thing to do is change you passwords, and be wary!
luckly buyer protection team sorted me out
Built, Ivaed, Drove and now Sold - 2011 MNR VORTX RT+ 2000cc Zetec on R1 Throttle boddies.
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