Email Fraud Alert received from: Lulama
I recently received an email with this subject line: We’re investigating a paypaI payment reversaI (Case ID #PP-003-498-237-832) and I am concerned that it could be an attempt at defrauding me. Let me know in the comments section what you think, please.
The full contents of the suspected fraudulent (phishing / scamming) e-mail appear below:
Dear PayPaI Customer,
You may have noticed that some Iimitations have been placed on your PayPaI account. We know this can be frustrating but you can remove these Iimitations in a few steps.
Why my account is Iimited
This is part of our security process and helps ensure that PayPaI continue to be safer way to buy online. Often all we need is a bit more information. While your account is Iimited, some options in your account won’t be available such as sending and receiving money, editing your details and closing your account.
How to remove my Iimitation
You can resolve your Iimitation by following these simple steps:
1. Click Remove Limitation under
2. Click on the Resolution Centre tab.
3. Provide the information needed. The sooner your provide the information we need, the sooner we can resolve the situation.
If you need further assistance, simply click on the ‘Contact us’ link in the footer to get in touch with our customer service.
Yours sincerely,
PayPaI
How do I know this is not a Spoof email? Spoof or ‘phishing’ emails tend to have generic greetings such as “Dear PayPaI member”. Emails from PayPaI will always address you by your first and last name. Learn more about phishing.
The above email was sent by “service@intI.paypaI.com” from this email address: service@inti.paypai.com
I, Lulama, have the following thoughts/comments on this suspected fraudulent email message from “service@intI.paypaI.com”:
So how dumb is this?
The person sending this phishing mail addresses all and sundry as ‘Dear Customer’ BUT includes in the footer of the e-mail the standard Paypal phishing warning that states “Spoof or ‘phishing’ emails tend to have generic greetings such as “Dear PayPaI member”. Emails from PayPaI will always address you by your first and last name. “
Ever thought of applying for that Darwin Award loser?