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Just a warning to fellow paypal uses, received a dodggy email saying my account was being accexxed from abroad and asking me to click on the link to varify my details.

BEWARE it also contains images, DO NOT OPEN. delete immediatly.


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Thanks for the heads up sblower.


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there is a lot of ebay/paypal scams that go around. Thanks sbowler


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Basic rule: If their is a problem, it will say so when you sign-in to your account.


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The other important thing to remember is that PayPal will ALWAYS use your real name in any email correspondence....any spammer will not.


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Very good point Mr. Hengis.. Thats the one thing people tend to forget.. And a sure tell tale sign of eveil doers..


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