The Scamdex Scam Email Archive X

Subject:  PayPal Online Update - New Security System
From:  "onlinepaypal@paypal.com"<onlinepaypal@paypal.com>
Date:  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:26:56 -0800
Date Added:  2016-07-20 20:22:26

An Email with the Subject "PayPal Online Update - New Security System" was received in one of Scamdex's honeypot email accounts on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:26:56 -0800 and has been classified as a Phishing, ID Theft Scam Email. The sender shows as "onlinepaypal@paypal.com"<onlinepaypal@paypal.com>.

The email address was probably spoofed. Do not reply to or contact any persons or organizations referenced in this email, or follow any URLs as you may expose yourself to scammers and, at the very least, you will be added to their email address lists for spam purposes.

   SBSEFCU

   Dear PayPal Customer,
 
 
   Due to recent fraudulent activities on some of PayPal online
   accounts we are launching a new security system to make
   PayPal online accounts more secure and safe. Before we can
   activate it we will be checking all PayPal online accounts to confirm
   the authenticity of the holder.
 

   We will require a confirmation that your account has not been
   stolen or hacked. Your account has not been suspended or frozen.
 

   To confirm your account status please Login

      -complete the required information to authenticate and reset your account

      -make sure your account balance has not been changed

      -make sure your details have not been changed

      -review recent transactions in your account history for any unauthorized
      transfer
 

   If you find any type of suspicious activities please contact us immediately.
   Please include in your message your account number, your account name
   and the unauthorized transfer date & time.

   © PayPal USA, N.A. 2007.