Paypal phishing

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I got this one a few moments ago, remember to forward any suspicious mail to spoof@paypal.com. Note the lack of using the name on my account and the odd URL.

Dear Sir/Madam,

As part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in the PayPal system. We recently contacted you after noticing an issue on your account.We requested information from you for the following reason:

A recent review of your account determined that we require some additional information from you in order to provide you with secure service.

Case ID Number: PP-269-867-062



This is a reminder to log in to PayPal as soon as possible by follow this link :

http://www.paypalsellers.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr.php?cmd=_login-run&&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f702b5e20651bee680e4fb1d18980e9ba4a25c06ab571b752

Be sure to log in securely by click to this link we provided or opening a new browser window and pasting the PayPal URL. Once you log in, you will be provided with steps to restore your account access. We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure account safety.

In accordance with PayPal's User Agreement, your account access will remain limited until the issue has been resolved. Unfortunately, if access to your account remains limited for an extended period of time, it may result in further limitations or eventual account closure. We encourage you to log in to your PayPal account as soon as possible to help avoid this.

To review your account and some or all of the information that PayPal used to make its decision to limit your account access, please visit the Resolution Center. If, after reviewing your account information, you seek further clarification regarding your account access, please contact PayPal by visiting the Help Center and clicking "Contact Us".

We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your account. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Sincerely,
PayPal Account Review Department

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PayPal Email ID PP638

Ah damnit, how did I end up here!

Mr. Presentable

Beware. Spoofer trying to get account details. I got it in the last 5 minutes, there may be more out there. Note the spelling of management (managament) which was confirmation of its dodginess.

"Dear valued PayPal member,

It has come to our attention that your PayPal account information needs to be updated as part of our continuing commitment to protect your account and to reduce the instance of fraud on our website. If you could please take 5-10 minutes out of your online experience and update your personal records you will not run into any future problems with the online service.

However, failure to update your records will result in account suspension. Please update your records on or before February 26, 2008.

Once you have updated your account records, your PayPal session will not be interrupted and will continue as normal.

To update your PayPal records click on the following link:
http://222.73.254.89/icons/www.paypal.com/managament/cgi/



Thank you,
PayPal Update Team"

jor el

Ah, I love filling in those things, anything to waste their time with.

Mother's Maiden Name: O' Pleurisy
Address: Ballydung Manor, Ballydung, Arkansas 90210.

I wonder do they spend much time figuring out that I'm full of crap? I hope so.