SPAM/PHISHING EMAIL

[malia213]

I'm not sure how long this email has been circulating but I didn't find any case in my account when I logged in (not using the link they provided of course).

-----Original Message-----
From: service
Sent: Mon, May 13, 2013 3:22 am
Subject: Your account has been limited until we hear from you Case ID 892-220-126

Hello

As part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in the PayPal system. We recently contacted you after noticing an issue on your account.

We requested information from you for the following reason:

A recent review of your account determined that we require some additional information from you in order to provide you with secure service.

Case ID Number: PP-892-220-126

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PayPal Email ID PP522

[djtbone001a]

Good call on not using the link provided. That's most likely what they want. I recently recieved an email. It was a reciept for a payment I never sent to someone I don't even know. While hovering over the links in the email, I noticed that none of the addresses went to paypal site. This is a good practice in general. Hover links before you click them and you can see the addresses in the status bar of your browser. It's always a good idea to repot such spam emails to paypal as they may find ways to eliminate or even prosecute the spammers involved. Also I noticed that the email had been sent to me and 9 other recipients. A real reciept would only come to one person. 

Again. Good call. 

[HarrietD]

I rec'd this today!! Note the date of the transaction. It was emailed to 11 people. Needless to say, I didn't click on any links.

 

Feb 18, 2013 10:54:32 PDT
Transaction ID: Q5JDFUV19XB23U3DO

Hello,

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Seller
Rodrigo *removed*

Note to seller
You haven't included a note.

Shipping address - unconfirmed
*removed*

Shipping details
USPS Priority Mail

Description

Unit price

Qty

Amount

Black V Neck Floral Lace 3/4 Sleeve Cocktail Party Mini Dress
Item# 713052092706

$149.49 USD

1

$149.49 USD

 

Shipping and handling

$0.00 USD

Insurance - not offered

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Total

$149.49 USD

Payment

$149.49 USD

Charge will appear on your credit card statement as PAYPAL Rodrigo Seixas

   

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PayPal Email ID PP454

[tonymac]

I received this same email as well. Was about to report it and found yours...(first POST, although I have seen a similar transaction email several weeks ago).