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*WARNING* -> Paypal Phishing Email <- DO NOT OPEN The ATTACHMENT !

by Sean A McAlister
6 replies
Hey Warriors,

I just received an email which is not from Paypal. Upon further investigation
this email is hitting a lot of folks.

This email has an attachment with it.
DO NOT OPEN OR DOWNLOAD the attachment.

If you receive a suspicious email you can report it to
spoof@paypal.com

According to Paypal any emails from them will Include your first and last name along
with some other things.

You can also view more about Paypal security here:
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/we...center-outside


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Body of Phishing Email
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Email Subject Line---> ::Update::



FROM ADDRESS: service@usa-paypal.com
TO: 682@inspl.com (Did not even include my email address here)


We recently noticed the following issue on your account:

Unusual account activity has made it necessary to limit sensitive account features until
additional verification information can be collected.

-To remove the limitation, download and complete the form attached to this email.

We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

XPJPDCVXXGLOLNIBCVYYINTUKWVYUBEEPXUGNV
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END BODY OF EMAIL
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There was an HTML attachment with this email. DO NOT OPEN IT it more than likely includes Malware or a Key tracking script that will Log your Paypal Password

Fight the Scammers!


Sean
#attachment #email #open #paypal #phishing #warning
  • Profile picture of the author adionline
    Anything with an attachment is a red flag for me, especially from any kind of authority site.
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    Giving up is not an option.
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    • Profile picture of the author Katie Tenner
      Thanks for the warning, Sean!

      Katie
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  • Profile picture of the author Simon Ashari
    Cheers for the warning.

    Having said that, there is no way I'll be opening any attachment in an email (unless I know the sender personally).

    Cheers again

    -Simon
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  • Profile picture of the author ChickenMan
    thanks for the warning. i remember getting several emails from Sunbank about activity. except the thing is, I don't bank with them at all
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    If money grew on trees, we'd all die from a lack of oxygen.

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  • Profile picture of the author maco
    Thanks Sean.
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    Learn how to make friends

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  • Profile picture of the author pcpupil
    Yup,thanks.I recieved mine a few days ago.
    Same thing.No first name,no nothing.
    Never,never click on a link.
    Always open where your going in a new browser window that you have typed in the address.
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    I will be your Digital Assistance for cheap.PM me.
    I can help relieve your work load.Pm me
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