[SEL] OT mail from PayPal

[Bill Dickerson]

It's not "spyware", it's a "scam".
They are attempting to collect information.
SPYWARE is software installed on YOUR computer, this is like a person coming
to your door pretending to be taking census, etc. - this is a "scam".

NEVER put in any confidential info.
The link isn't even to paypal, even though it "looks like" it is.
Never follow such a link - they can see who is visiting by collecting IP
addresses and info from your computer if you don't have a good firewall.
You may find the same thing from ebay asking you to confirm or update ebay
account info because "someone is attempting to use your ebay account".
I get the same thing from support at USBank.

No one will ever ask you for such info online or via email.
USBank asks that you forward a copy of each message to them.

Bill

-----Original Message-----
From: sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com
[mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com] On Behalf Of Rex Hinz
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 4:52 PM
To: SEL at lists.stationary-engine.com
Subject: [SEL] OT mail from PayPal


Hi All;

     I have recived three emails from people claiming to be Reps from PayPal
in two days claiming someone is trying to log on to my PayPal account , Each
email is from a  different sender , First of all I don't have an account or
never signed up for a PayPal account , anyone else reciving the same ? I
always Pay ebay wins with money order , I am asked to log on to PayPal and
type in a new pass word , by not having a account I am thinking maybe some
spyware is trying to collect my information , Any thoughts ?

rex

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