Question
Just a little heads up for everyone.
I received the email listed below and addressed to me using my real name. I knew it was a spoof, but it kind of threw me because of the name thing (& I haven't purchased anything using PayPal in months).
I am not sure how they were able to obtain my name but I wasn't going to click on any links below to find out! Today I received notification from PayPal advising me it was indeed a spoof.
They are getting sneakier and smarter out there!
Has this happened to anyone else??
From: service*paypal.com
Date: 02/28/06 02:43:37
To: XXXXXX
Subject: Payment sent
Dear Sally Smith, (my REAL name)
This email confirms that you have paid PHONEDEPOTUSA
(sales*phonedepotusa.com) $239.95 USD using PayPal.
This credit card transaction will appear on your bill as
"PAYPAL PHONEDEPOT*".
PayPal Shopping Cart Contents
Item Name: NEW MOTOROLA V3 PINK RAZR RAZOR
QUAD-BAND CELL PHONE
Quantity: 1
Total: $219.95 USD
Cart Subtotal: $219.95 USD
Shipping Charge: $20.00 USD
Cart Total: $239.95 USD
Shipping Information
Shipping Info: Bill Chang
202 N Magnolia Dr.
Saco, ME 04072
United States
Address Status: Unconfirmed
If you haven't authorized this charge, click the link below
to cancel the payment and get a full refund.
Dispute Transaction
Thank you for using PayPal!
The PayPal Team
Answer
Yes got 2 of them today with my real name in it. one thing though it is in image format so that you have to allow images in order to read it in outlook express. You can tell by hovering over that link in the email it will not be to paypal at all.
Funny they go to all the trouble but don't hide the url to the spoof link when it is hovered over.