How To Spot
An
Online Scam
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How To Spot An
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Actual eMails
RECEIVED, to show what to look for and should be AVOIDED...
by Various eMail
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From: "PayPal"
8/15/2005 >>>>NOTE: Links has been disconnected,
this link redirects you
to another bogus site in Japan...
Dear PayPal valued customer,
We recently noticed one or more attempts to log in to your
PayPal
account from a foreign IP address.
If you recently accessed your account while traveling, the
unusual log
in attempts may have been initiated by you. However, if you
did not
initiate the log ins, please visit PayPal as soon as
possible to change
your password:
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_login-run
Changing your password is a security measure that will
ensure that you
are the only person with access to the account.
Thanks for your patience as we work together to protect your
account.
Sincerely,
PayPal
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Please do not reply to this e-mail. Mail sent to this
address cannot be
answered. For assistance, log in to your PayPal account and
choose the
"Help" link in the header of any page.
PayPal Email ID PP321
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From: "eBay"
8/5/2005 >>>>NOTE: Links has been disconnected
| eBay request: Confirm
your eBay account. |
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Dear eBay customer,
Due to recent activity, including possible unauthorized listings
placed on your account, we will require a second confirmation of
your identity with us in order to allow us to investigate this
matter further.Your account is not suspended, but if in 48 hours
after you receive this message your account is not confirmed we
reserve the right to suspend your eBay registration. If you
received this notice and you are not the authorized account
holder, please be aware that it is in violation of eBay policy to
represent oneself as another eBay user. Such action may also be
in violation of local, national, and/or international law. eBay
is committed to assist law enforcement with any inquires related
to attempts to misappropriate personal information with the
intent to commit fraud or theft. Information will be provided at
the request of law enforcement agencies to ensure that
perpetrators are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
To confirm your identity with us click here:
http://signin.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?OneTimePayment&ssPageName=h:h:sin:US
After responding to the
message, we ask that you allow at least 72 hours for the case to
be investigated. Emailing us before that time will result in
delays. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may
cause you and we would like to thank you for your cooperation as
we review this matter.
| eBay will request
personal data (password, credit card/bank numbers, and so on)
in this email. Thank you for using eBay!
http://www.ebay.com/
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was sent to you based on your eBay account preferences. If
you would like to review your notification preferences for
other types of communications,
click
here.
If you would like to receive this email in text only,
click
here.
As outlined in our User Agreement, eBay will periodically
send you information about site changes and enhancements.
Visit our
Privacy
Policy
and
User
Agreement
if you have any questions.
Copyright © 2003 eBay Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their
respective owners.
eBay and the eBay logo are trademarks of
eBay Inc. |
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From: "eBay"
7/31/2005 >>>>NOTE: Links has been disconnected
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Place or Update
Credit Card on File |
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Dear eBay member,
During our regulary schedule account maintenance and
verification we have detected a slight error in your billing
information on file with eBay. This might be due to either
following reasons:
- A recent change in
your personal information (i.e. change of address)
- Submiting invalid information during the
initial sign up process.
- An inability to accurately verify your
selected option of payment due an internal error within
our processors.
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Your credit card on
file with eBay |
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Card number: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-4322 (Not shown for
security purposes) |
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Expiration date: 11/05 |
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Please sign in to your
eBay account and update your billing information:
http://signin.ebay.com/ws2/eBayISAPI.dll?SignIn&ssPageName=h:h:sin:US
If
your account information is not update, your ability to sell
or bid on eBay will become restricted.
Thank you,
eBay Billing Department
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treats your personal information with the utmost care,
and our Privacy Policy is designed to protect you and
your information. eBay will never ask their users for
personal information, such as bank account numbers,
credit card numbers, pin numbers, passwords, or Social
Security numbers in an email. For more information on how
to protect your eBay password and your account, please
visit User Account Protection. |
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notice was sent to you based on your eBay account
preferences and in accordance with our
Privacy Policy. To change
your notification preferences,
click here. If you would like to receive this
email in text format, click here. |
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Copyright ©
2005 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Designated trademarks and brands are the property of
their respective owners.
eBay and the eBay logo are trademarks of eBay Inc. |
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From: Miss Kelly Adeola
8/5/2005
Dear sales,
I will like to place an order with you,also to know the
shipping cost along
with your courier via {EMS} or {DHL} 2-3 days international
shipment. Please
get back with your correct (WEBSITE) for selection of goods for
quote. And
the only method of payment is by CREDIT CARD {VISA, and MASTER
CARD}. Wish
to
have a business with you. Looking forward to hearing from you
soon.
SHIPPING ADDRESS:-
#20 OREMEJI STREET PAPA
- AJAO MUSHIN
LAGOS
NIGERIA:-23401
Thanks&Best regards,
KELLY......
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From: dan_574 felix
felix_dan @ latinmail.com
3/8/2005
My name is Mr.Dan felix,and I work in the
International operation department in a Local Bank here in South
Africa. On a routine Inspection I discovered a dormant
domiciliary account with a BAL. Of 36,000,000 (Thirty Six Million
USD) on further discreet investigation, I also discovered that
the account holder has long since passed away (dead) leaving no
beneficiary to the account.
The bank will approve this money to any
foreigner because the former operator of the a/c is a foreigner
and from Iraq in particular and I am certainly sure that he is
dead, and nobody will come again for the laim of this money A
foreigner can only claim this money with legal claims to the
account Holder; therefore I need your cooperation in this
transaction.
I will provide the necessary information
needed in order to claim this money, But you will need to open an
account where this can be tansferred. If interested send your
private Telephone No. And Fax number including full details of
the account to be used for the Deposit I wish for utmost
confidentiality in handling this transaction as my job and the
future of my family would be jeopardized if it were breached.
The informations will be as
follows........
Bank Name.........
Bank Address........
A/C Name.............
A/C Number..............
Swift Code No..............
Phone numbers home and office..........
I want to assure you that this
transaction is without risk if due process is followed
accordingly. Finally I will give you 25% for your corporation. I
look forward to a favorable response from you.
Thank's for your maxinium co-operation
and remain blessed.
Yours,
Mr.Dan felix
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