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TexasBrat
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Spoof PayPal emails
« on: Jul 7^th, 2005, 10:47am »

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I didn't get spoofed on this one, I knew it was fake but I was curious so I clicked on the links to see where it took me and of course it did take me to a fake site. I checked the PayPal site and realized I should not have even followed the link since they say:
"Fake links. Always check where a link is going before you click. Move your mouse over it and look at the URL in your browser or email status bar. A fraudulent link is dangerous. If you click on one, it could:
Direct you to a spoof website that tries to collect your personal data.
Install spyware on your system. Spyware is an application that can enable a hacker to monitor your actions and steal any passwords or credit card numbers you type online.
Cause you to download a virus that could disable your computer. "

I didn't know that could happen but we do have all the spyware, firewalls and everything on our puter so we should be fine. I just thought I would pass the information along to everyone to not be curious like me and follow the links just to see cuz you never know what might get deposited on your computer. Also, the spoof emails will say "Dear PayPal member" which is wrong, PayPal always greets you with your name.
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Re: Spoof PayPal emails
« Reply #1 on: Jul 7^th, 2005, 11:33am »

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I only get curious at work since we have Macs lol and there aren't many viruses that will zap 'em.

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Re: Spoof PayPal emails
« Reply #2 on: Jul 7^th, 2005, 11:58am »

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Thanks for the warning. I know better than to type in a password without making sure I'm on the correct site. But I didn't know they could put stuff on your computer just by clicking on a link! Shocked

I go through my email really fast and sometimes click on those links before I realize they're bogus.

I use a Mac though, so maybe that's why nothing bad ever happened. Huh

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