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Ok I got an e-mail yesterday and Im not sure if its legit or not. So I need your help please. This is what the e-mail stated:

"Hello [email protected],

PayPal is constantly working to ensure security by regularly screening the accounts in our system. We recently reviewed your account, and we need more information to help us provide you with secure service. Until we can collect this information, your access to sensitive account features will be limited. We would like to restore your access as soon as possible, and we apologize for the inconvenience.

As part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in the PayPal system.


We recently noticed the following issue on your account:


We have reason to believe that your account was accessed by a third party. Because protecting the security of your account is our primary concern, we have limited access to sensitive PayPal account features. We understand that this may be an inconvenience but please understand that this temporary limitation is for your protection.


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 48 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/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_login-run-verify

Case ID Number: PP-741-921-730

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,
PayPal Account Review Department


PayPal Email ID PP522

This message and any files or documents attached may contain classified information. It is intended only for the individual or entity named and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient or authorized to receive it, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately then delete it from your system. Please also note that transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free."

So is this legit? I dont wanna go to that link and do what I had to do before(change my pass). Should I e-mail paypal about this incident?

Thanks peoples
 
[quote name='gopro']Ok I got an e-mail yesterday and Im not sure if its legit or not. So I need your help please. This is what the e-mail stated:

"Hello [email protected],

PayPal is constantly working to ensure security by regularly screening the accounts in our system. We recently reviewed your account, and we need more information to help us provide you with secure service. Until we can collect this information, your access to sensitive account features will be limited. We would like to restore your access as soon as possible, and we apologize for the inconvenience.

As part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in the PayPal system.


We recently noticed the following issue on your account:


We have reason to believe that your account was accessed by a third party. Because protecting the security of your account is our primary concern, we have limited access to sensitive PayPal account features. We understand that this may be an inconvenience but please understand that this temporary limitation is for your protection.


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 48 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/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_login-run-verify

Case ID Number: PP-741-921-730

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,
PayPal Account Review Department


PayPal Email ID PP522

This message and any files or documents attached may contain classified information. It is intended only for the individual or entity named and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient or authorized to receive it, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately then delete it from your system. Please also note that transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free."

So is this legit? I dont wanna go to that link and do what I had to do before(change my pass). Should I e-mail paypal about this incident?

Thanks peoples[/QUOTE]

its a scam... just delete and move on
 
yea... its a scam. A very stupid scam at that since they emailed my school email, which isn't even registered for paypal. Smooth move jackasses!!
 
Don't click the link in your e-mail. If you want to find out for sure, go to www.paypal.com yourself and log in. If there's a problem they won't be shy about letting you know. Odds are this is just a scam though. Your best bet would be to forward the e-mail to [email protected] and then let them handle it from there.
 
Three easy ways to tell if an email from "Paypal" or "eBay" is a scam:

- there's a sense of urgency (i.e. "If you don't respond within 48 hours...")
- when you move your mouse over a link, the URL is something other than www.paypal.com/... or www.ebay.com/...
- the message seems to anticipate a conflict (i.e. "If you didn't authorize this purchase, click here to dispute it")
 
[quote name='video_gamer324']Three easy ways to tell if an email from "Paypal" or "eBay" is a scam:

- there's a sense of urgency (i.e. "If you don't respond within 48 hours...")
- when you move your mouse over a link, the URL is something other than www.paypal.com/... or www.ebay.com/...
- the message seems to anticipate a conflict (i.e. "If you didn't authorize this purchase, click here to dispute it")[/quote]

make it 4

- if the email does not address you by your first and last name as registered with paypal
 
The best way to do this is to view full headers, usually you can trace where it comes from: from headers can be modified, but return and send paths as well as server ID and mailing generator can't.

If the generator is mozilla, outlook express, netscape, mime, http, etc, it's not paypal.

if the return/send/server paths are anything other than paypal's own servers, it's not paypal.

In fact, 9/10 it's not paypal, just sign into your account to make sure.
 
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