How stupid do they think we are?

[OneDay]

I received this email today, supposedly from Paypal:-

Dear (OneDay) ,

PayPal Resolution Center: Your account is limited.

(Your case ID for this reason is PP-0083949810)

PayPal is constantly working to ensure security by regularly screening the
accounts in our system. We recently reviewed your account, and we
need more information to help us provide you with secure service. Untill we
can collect this information, your access to sensitive account
features will be limited. We would like to restore your access as soon as
possible, and we apologize for the inconvenience.

This is done for your protection only you, the recipient of this email can
take the next step in the remove limitation process.

Why is my account access limited?

Jun 07, 2013: We recently determined that different multiple login attempts
have been made on your PayPal account. Because protecting the security of your account
is our primary concern, we have limited access to sensitive PayPal account
features. We understand that this may be an inconvenience but
please understand that this temporary limitation is for your protection.

(Your case ID for this reason is PP-0083949810.)

How can I restore my account access?

Please scan these following documents, attach and forward them to [e-mail] :

- A clear copy of your Passport, Photographic Drivers Licence or I.D. Card (both sides).
- A clear copy of both sides of the credit/debit card on your paypal profile.
- A clear copy of a recent bank statement on which your name and address are clearly visible.

Completing all of the checklist items will automatically restore your account
access.

Thank you for using PayPal!
The PayPal an eBay Company



I guess if the scammers send out thousands of these emails a small percentage of people will panic and send the information asked for, but as always they will be the most vulnerable and it just makes my blood boil

[skyjay]

I got one last week and sent it onto paypal.......... [e-mail] got back a email from them thanking me

[Jen]

I presume you've already emailed it to Paypal Phishing? I hate these scams too, there's always someone who'll fall for it >

[dinamic22]

I've had 3 or 4 in last few weeks & i send them to spoof paypal & yes i feel soory for the ones that do fall for it

[dinamic22]

*sorry * stupid iphone

[Cheralynn]

Yes, i've had them too, and from ebay, amazon, banks etc, all asking for personal details. Makes my blood boil because there are some who will panic and follow it through I've had scams from Barclays, Halifax etc etc saying that there's been unauthorised activity on my account and they need to check my all details, if i don't respond my account will be closed, i think some people would have fallen for that one.

[Skwoddy]

You think they would grasp basic grammar first would'nt you?,

"The PayPal an eBay Company" - WTF.





I wish I'd get one. Email bomb programs are easy to find.

[Raffles]

On a similar theme, this is from the BBC website today...

www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22598028

A bit like treating all other road users as 'idiots'... assume every email is suspicious, especially if purporting to be from financial sites. Never, ever, ever click on links in these emails... always log into the sites directly, any genuine messages will be there, and if not, you'll know the email was fake. Stay safe!

[delvious]

I get these every couple of weeks so say from nationwide, hsbc, lloyds, etc. etc.. makes me laugh I never get them from the bank that i DO actually have an account with

[davess]

I rarely if ever get stuff like that thankfully. My email account is with Virgin media, and very little rubbish like that gets through to my inbox.

[delvious]

Jun 7, 2013 15:40:10 GMT davess said:

I rarely if ever get stuff like that thankfully. My email account is with Virgin media, and very little rubbish like that gets through to my inbox.

So's mine but it still gets through

[Perpetua]

I get them Oneday . . . although my email account seems to be a hotspot currently for Viagra phishing mails.

[Greigster]

Jun 7, 2013 20:18:40 GMT Perpetua said:

I get them Oneday . . . although my email account seems to be a hotspot currently for Viagra phishing mails.

Sorry Perps, they were meant for me but had to give an email address and didn't dare give mine...........and just before anyone gets the wrong idea, its because I am painting my guttering and haven't got any steps

[Perpetua]

Jun 7, 2013 20:23:03 GMT Greigster said:

Jun 7, 2013 20:18:40 GMT Perpetua said:

I get them Oneday . . . although my email account seems to be a hotspot currently for Viagra phishing mails.

Sorry Perps, they were meant for me but had to give an email address and didn't dare give mine...........and just before anyone gets the wrong idea, its because I am painting my guttering and haven't got any steps

Next time can you sign me up for some interesting junk mail please Greigster.

[Bluefish]

A lot of scammers about nowadays OneDay And perps you nearly got something in the mail, till i realised i didn't have your addy lol