SCAM ALERT!! Flagged Paypal Account

Yet another phishing scam claiming to be part of security measures to ensure only the recipient has access to their account. The sender tries to fool the recipient by threatening suspension of the account until the user enters their details. You are directed to a bogus web site to fill in your details which will place your login information in a database, giving the sender access to your account. Online stores will never ask you to send them your login name and password.

November 2009

PayPal Security Measures. It's easy to track your expenses and stay organized when you use PayPal. All your incoming and outgoing payments are tracked on your Account History page. 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: Click here to verify your Information If you choose to ignore our request, you leave us no choice but to temporarily suspend your account. Thank you for your patience as we work together to protect your account. Your PayPal Account in Action Use PayPal to purchase with cash. When you link your bank account to your PayPal account, you can fund your purchases with the money from your bank account. So get Verified—it's just like spending cash. Learn more.

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