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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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Default Paypal users BEWARE!!!

I just recieved an email from what i thought was paypal. It said that i had changed my password and if i didn't do it, then click the link. OMFG, I am so stupid. Usually I would catch these kind of email. The link lead to this site. http://www.online-members.com/inform/ (click only if you are curious and at your own risk.)
So BEWARE! Open up a new window when you are logging into an important account. Just a heads up. It is amazing how thieves are getting trickier.
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 09:26 PM
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I am shocked you havent heard of these, they have been around since 2001.
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 09:28 PM
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I have and know of it. It is just that I fell for it for the first time and I caught myself when it said that i've enterend the wrong password. which i did. lol (i forgot my password) I've been browsing the internet since 1996 and I am sure that I am competent enough to recognize phishers and whatnot.
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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Next time, just close the email. Then go to www.paypal.com and see if anything is up. Chances are, its a scam.
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 09:31 PM
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YUP. I changed my password right after. I am safe, right? *knees quivering
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by sirg-vtec
YUP. I changed my password right after. I am safe, right? *knees quivering

Better give me your login and password. I can check for you.
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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Right... Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice...
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by sirg-vtec
Right... Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice...
Fine...your account is going to be disabled h:
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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next time just forward them to spoof@paypal.com so paypal can take action against them.
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 09:49 PM
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that was me. sorry. i'm a phish-a-holic
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