PayPal SCAM

[John D]

Please read the following thread if you use PayPal.
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=45&threadid=201477

 

[Frglss]

John D, thanks for the heads up. CC info has been removed just in case.

 

[coloumb]

Heh...I received a paipal.com email. Idiot.

Definitely an ingenious scam.

 

[avhokie]

Thanks for the word, John D. This scam is definitely brilliant! I've spread the word out to some other message boards.

 

[Willdawg]

I just closed my paypal account. After seeing this and the msnbc report, I don't think they are safe anymore. I hope they nail the b#@stard who's doing the scam.

 

[bigbigsavings]

bump up

Alex

 

[BamBam215]

i just removed my CC info also. ttt so everyone knows about this scam

 

[spec411]

oh my lord!!

BTW, if you go to the "Signup for new account" link on the fake site, paypai.com, he even tries to get a REFERRAL off of you!!!

cgarz1@msn.com is his referral email...hopefully that can be traced!!!

 

[Yo Ma Ma]

My paypal cc is my webcert, so I'm not too worried.

 

[Heifetz]

Well, this issue seems to have gone around. MSNBC even has an article on it now. I wonder if this anandtech post has anything to do with it.

Heifetz

 

[mpitts]

People just never cease to amaze me.

I wonder if the people who try things like this think they are not going to get caught. How BLATANT can you be?

 

[IBhacknU]

^^^

 

[cape123]

If the Crdeit Card # is stolen, don't most credit cards only hold you accountable for up to $50? If this is the case , won't the credit cards take the hit. Please, someone respond so I'll know whether or not to remove my personal info. Thanks

 

[JIZ76]

bump up

 

[John D]

If they have your bank account # you can get screwed blue. Probably just a hassel with a credit card.

 

[pyr]

I think some of you guys might be a bit too paranoid. Cancelling your paypal account jsut because a scam is going on really isnt clear thinking. I mean if they had your information that is a good reason to do so but otherwise why bother? I mean thats like cancelling your CC because someone got ahold of your next door neighbours CC number. If you didnt get scammed and give up your password and login you dont have much reason to worry

 

[MisterPotatoHead]

Hey All

The PayPal scam was resolved.

> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vince Sollitto
> > Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 10:33 AM
> > Subject: This statement was given to MSNBC this morning
> >
> > Statement from X.[]com
> > "X.[]com has notified law enforcement of the fake site and
> efforts to steal
> > password information. We have taken steps to prevent this person from
> > withdrawing money from the PayPal system. It is important to note that
> > user credit card and bank account information CANNOT be viewed by people
> > accessing the system even if they have the correct login code and
> > password. Most importantly, NO PayPal user will lose ANY money as a
> > result of this incident. X.[]com will absolutely guarantee that."
> >

http://www.msnbc.com/news/435937.asp for the full story

 

[MisterPotatoHead]

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[cape123]

 

[TCool]

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[Massa2]

Removed my cc thanks for the info!

 

[PolaroidPaul]

PayPal was quick to shut down this fraud but they still haven't gotten any results on the hard drive scam!

Be very careful of who you send money to!!!!!!

 

[CrazyJake]

I'm with PYR on this one. If they already have your info, closing your account won't do much now anyway. Plus all you have to do is notify the credit card companies. They won't make you pay if you are the victim of fraudulent activities. None the less I'm glad I didn't get into the PayPal business...

 

[SiberianTiger]

thx for the heads up. i removed my cc for now.

 

[pyr]

The point of my post is that if you werent hit by the scam why would you even feel a need to remove your CC info?