Re: [SWCollect] Paypal scam Email ?

[C.E. Forman]

Just for fun, I filled it out with some fake info.  Absolutely no error-checking at all.  Everything I entered went through.  Got the page it takes you to: http://pub13.bravenet.com/emailfwd/senddata.php.  Think I'm gonna set up a script to bombard them with crap.  B-)   ----- Original Message ----- From: CcomputerGameCollector To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2002 6:44 PM Subject: [SWCollect] Paypal scam Email ? Anyone else get an email today saying something about a Paypal server problem, and asking you to "confirm" your information for safety?  The link in the email takes you to http://www.paysupport.netfirms.com/index.html (no clue what that is), which has been designed to look just like a paypal screen at which point it asks you to fill out all your information - including credit card info on a non-secure page.  It scares me to think of the number of people who fell for this one..   The email:   URGENT: PayPal System Problems Dear PayPal User, Unfortunately today we have had some trouble with one of our computer systems. While the trouble appears to be minor, we are not taking the necessary precautions. We have decided to take the affected system offline and replace it with a new system. Unfortunately this has caused us to lose member data and information. Please follow the link below and log into your account to re-enter your information to be assured none of your prior information has been lost. Please Note: Account balances have not been affected. Because of the inconvenience, we will be providing all users that repair their missing data their next two incoming transfers for free! You will pay no fees for your next two incoming transfers*. Click Here To Begin the Account Process     .. Notice the typo - " we are (not) taking the necessary precautions. " - should be "now" shouldn't it?