36 replies to this topic

[paul]

Paypal / amazon / your bank / etc. won´t EVER ask for your username and/or your password! And IF they do. go to their site by manually typing in their URL!

[YT2095]

another nice idea, is Like the picture text string that you have to type in manually, but this is a simple Calculation like: present the sum of: "4+3" in this box.
the question itself was also a pictogram, so unless CHR$ recognition has progressesd to Understanding as well, it`s pretty fool proof.

Edited by YT2095, 06 September 2007 - 03:37 PM.

[portfire]

Paypal / amazon / your bank / etc. won´t EVER ask for your username and/or your password! And IF they do. go to their site by manually typing in their URL!

I know but the login page looked almost identical to paypal's (and at a first glance you can't tell) so,just typed my password in

This is part of the email

Please visit the Resolution Center and complete the "Steps to Provide More Information."

Your safe to click on the link but that's the page i was presented with.

I bet the "Steps to Provide More Information." was to "Provide" the (insert foul language here) my password which,i changed instantly.

dean

Edited by portfire, 07 September 2007 - 08:01 PM.

[W.P]

[Removed] Due to request

That's why I love Windows XP + IE7

Edited by W.P, 07 September 2007 - 06:06 PM.

[RangerOfFire]

I would suggest you use Firefox 2 and then install an extension such as https://addons.mozil...efox/addon/2366 to combat phishing. If in doubt about a PayPal email forward the email to "spoof@paypal.com" and you will get a reply within 5 minutes (normally) saying if the email is fake or legit.

I sometimes get similar things on the Steam (Games) Distribution saying "Your account violates Terms of Service etc... Please enter your username and password to keep your account.". I just send profanities back at them and it stops.

In general 2 important steps to keep phishing safe:
1) Check the URL. This can be in the status bar at the bottom of the browser when hovering over a link to the address in the address bar on the login page. If in doubt physically type in the correct login page and do not click on any link. Some links may attempt to install malware!
2) Most companies, and all the banks and payment systems, will NEVER ask for your username and/or password. Most will also put your name in the email to help show they are legit.

I have bolded all the important (IMO) parts. And now the legal stuff:
Neither RangerOfFire, the UKPS (United Kingdom Pyrotechnics Society) or any affiliated individuals or organisations can guarantee that any information in the above post is accurate. You hereby hold harmless the poster, RangerOfFire, and the UKPS, or any related individuals or organisations, from any legal action as a result, direct or indirect, of following the above advice in any way, shape or form. The above post is the property of the poster and is not to be reproduced without his prior written consent.

Edited by RangerOfFire, 06 September 2007 - 09:08 PM.

[portfire]

I'm going to remove my email address from the links in my posts.If W.P could do the same please

RangerOfFire my full name was in the email and with paypal it's.....email address and pasword to login.when i normally login,my email is there and i just type my password in.At first glance i didn't notice and entered password,when it came back incorrect i checked the URL and realized it was bogus,so change my password.

Edited by portfire, 07 September 2007 - 07:09 AM.

[portfire]

[Removed] Due to request

That's why I love Windows XP + IE7

Thank you W.P,much appreciated

dean