This Email with the Subject "PayPal Security Measures" was
received in one of Scamdex's honeypot email accounts on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:48:36 -0800 and has been classified as a
Generic Scam Email. The sender shows as "PayPal Security Center" <mailboot@yahoo.com>,
although that address was probably spoofed. We recommend that you do not attempt to contact any persons or organizations referenced in
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from [203.196.130.110] (helo=mail.com)by bartok.HUN1P0T with smtp (Exim 4.68)(envelope-from <mailboot@yahoo.com>)id 1JEfb0-0004a4-Ng; Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:48:36 -0800
from:
"PayPal Security Center" <mailboot@yahoo.com>
subject:
PayPal Security Measures
date:
Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:18:12 +0530
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See sample.
** Your account has been flagged! **
PayPal Security Measures.
Dear PayPal Member,
Your account has been randomly flagged in our system as a part of our routine security measures. This is a must to ensure that only you have access and use of your Paypal account and to ensure a safe PayPal experience.
We require all flagged accounts to verify their information on file with us. To verify your information at this time, please visit our secure server webform by clicking the hyperlink below:
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