question about paypal

dimeplayersonly

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i received a e-mail from verification@billing.paypal.com

wanting my account password

the e-mail stated they are updating inactive accounts??? that havent been used in the last three months..


is this legit???

 

Jazz

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NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!

Scam!!!

 

Jazz

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Call Paypal or forward them this email - go to their site to find out what email address to send it to - someone's trying to get some free $$$

 

dimeplayersonly

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thanks guys...

 

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this is from Paypal's Security policy:

"Passwords:

Never, ever share your PayPal password with anyone. Never, ever share your PayPal password with anyone. PayPal representatives will NEVER ask you for your Password. If you believe someone else has gotten access to your password, please change it immediately and Contact Us."

Email Security

If you receive an email and are unsure whether it is from PayPal, come directly to the PayPal site at www.paypal.com. Don't click on any link in an email which seems suspicious to you. These security measures will help ensure that you are logging into PayPal. The only site you should ever type your username and password into is at www.paypal.com.

 

Lupux

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They're people trying to get your info everywhere. I received at least 3 of those messages but they're not only attacking people with payment solution like Paypal or Neteller ,per instance they're sending similar emails to people paying hosting in order to gain access to your site. sh... times we are living in!!!

 

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There's been a huge problem with this at paypal. Someone has been trying to harvest passwords from unsuspecting people. Never give your account password out to anyone...they should know it if they're with the company.

 

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Are you 100% certain, would bet your life on it that this stuff does not come from PayPal?
If you are an active user of Paypal and they are making some $ from you , than I would agree it's legit. However, I find it a bit strange--that as soon as I closed my Paypal Acct--No more inquires!

 

dimeplayersonly

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OLDMANTIME...............i forwarded the e-mail to paypal..


i have no idea if its legit, and like you i havent used paypal in over 6months.........

 

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There's an old saying; "Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me"!

If you trust Paypal--well you best be a trader on Ebay!!