NeviDimka
Powerseller
***Online Safety: Protect Yourself from Spoof Email and Web sites***
Date: 11/09/04 Time: 05:13:36 PM PST
Occasionally, members may receive deceptive emails claiming to come from , PayPal, or other popular Web sites. Most of these fake emails claim that your account is in jeopardy and require that you respond or you will not be able to buy or sell on The people who send these emails -- referred to as "spoof" or "phishing" emails -- hope that unsuspecting recipients will reply or click on a link contained in the email and then provide sensitive personal information (for example, User IDs, passwords, social security numbers, credit card numbers, etc.).
Please protect your and PayPal accounts by following these tips:
Should you get an email that appears to be from PayPal or about an unfamiliar transaction or dollar amount, do not click on a link or respond to the email. Delete the email, and check your transactions by logging into PayPal or signing into My
Never enter your password, PayPal password or financial information into an email or an email form. and PayPal will never ask you to do this.
Get Toolbar with Account Guard – this new feature indicates when you are on or PayPal and warns you when you are on a potentially fraudulent site. You can download the toolbar by visiting .
Keep your operating system, Web browser, and virus detection software up to date. Microsoft recently updated its browser security – you can receive the latest updates by visiting its Web site at .
You can learn more safety tips by visiting eBay's and by taking eBay's . These resources provide detailed information about spoof emails, identity theft, and what to do if your account has been compromised.
is committed to enabling you to have a safe and enjoyable experience online. Your vigilance helps us ensure that remains a safe and vibrant online marketplace.
Regards,
Date: 11/09/04 Time: 05:13:36 PM PST
Occasionally, members may receive deceptive emails claiming to come from , PayPal, or other popular Web sites. Most of these fake emails claim that your account is in jeopardy and require that you respond or you will not be able to buy or sell on The people who send these emails -- referred to as "spoof" or "phishing" emails -- hope that unsuspecting recipients will reply or click on a link contained in the email and then provide sensitive personal information (for example, User IDs, passwords, social security numbers, credit card numbers, etc.).
Please protect your and PayPal accounts by following these tips:
Should you get an email that appears to be from PayPal or about an unfamiliar transaction or dollar amount, do not click on a link or respond to the email. Delete the email, and check your transactions by logging into PayPal or signing into My
Never enter your password, PayPal password or financial information into an email or an email form. and PayPal will never ask you to do this.
Get Toolbar with Account Guard – this new feature indicates when you are on or PayPal and warns you when you are on a potentially fraudulent site. You can download the toolbar by visiting .
Keep your operating system, Web browser, and virus detection software up to date. Microsoft recently updated its browser security – you can receive the latest updates by visiting its Web site at .
You can learn more safety tips by visiting eBay's and by taking eBay's . These resources provide detailed information about spoof emails, identity theft, and what to do if your account has been compromised.
is committed to enabling you to have a safe and enjoyable experience online. Your vigilance helps us ensure that remains a safe and vibrant online marketplace.
Regards,