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Information about Mac Virus Scares…
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This is a legit Paypal email
Ok, so I wanted to give you an example of a legit paypal email so you
can compare it to the scam one below. Note that this one doesn’t
include a link to the website and doesn’t make it sound like an
emergency.
Begin forwarded message:
> From: “service@paypal.com” <service@paypal.com>
> Date: January 13, 2006 12:40:56 AM PST
> To: Rhapsody <rhapsody@justinbradshaw.com>
> Subject: Credit Card Removal
>
> Dear Rhapsody,
>
> Because it has expired, your credit card ending in 1711 has been
> removed from your PayPal account.
>
> If this was the only credit card on your PayPal account, you will
> need to add a new card to continue sending instant PayPal
> payments.If you have a confirmed bank account attached to your
> PayPal account, you will still be able to send eCheck payments.
>
> To add a new credit card:
>
> 1. Log in to your PayPal account
> 2. Go to the Profile subtab
> 3. Click on the ‘Credit Cards’ link in the Financial Information
> column
> 4. Click ‘Add’
> 5. Enter your credit card information
> 6. Click ‘Save’
>
>
> Thank you for using PayPal!
> The PayPal Team
>
> GET MORE CREDIT
> PayPal Buyer Credit is a personal line of credit that you can use
> anywhere PayPal is accepted. Apply today and enjoy these benefits:
>
> Shop now and pay later – make low monthly payments
> Take advantage of promotional financing on select eBay items
> Getfull buyer protectionfrom PayPal for all your purchases
>
>
>
> Please do not reply to this email. This mailbox is not monitored
> and you will not receive a response. For assistance, log in to your
> PayPal account and click the Help link located in the top right
> corner of any PayPal page.
>
> PayPal Email ID PP031
>
>

Justin Bradshaw … justin@maccog.com
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Beware of PayPal scams!
This is one of the most common and dangerous scams out there. Read this email post carefully.Â
From: “Customer Support” <support@paypal.com>Date: November 23, 2005 8:42:50 PM PSTSubject: PayPal Notification ( Your account is suspended )Reply-To: “Customer Support” <support@paypal.com>
 Dear valued PayPal member,
Our IP sentinel has detected a strange IP using you PayPal account and it might be used for illegal activities.If you could please take 5-10 minutes out of your online experience and update your personal records you will not run into any future problems with the online service. However, failure to update your records will result in account suspension. Please update your records by November 11th.
Once you have updated your account records your PayPal session will not be interrupted and will continue as normal. Failure to update will result in cancellation of service, Terms of Service ( TOS ) violations or future problems.
To update your PayPal records click here:
http://cgi1.PayPal.com/aw-cgi/PayPalISAPI.dll?UPdate
Thank you,
Account Management.As outlined in our User Agreement, PayPal will periodically send you information about site changes and enhancements
Visit our Privacy Policy and User Agreement if you have any questions.
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