Re: [FWDLK] OFF TOPIC BUT PLEASE HELP!

[Garrett <TheBulkster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I had a pretty good spoof the other day, the "log-in" page opened in a new window using java.  It opened in a window with no menu or buttons or anything, but using the java they put a fake address bar along the top with the address from the real website to make it look legit.  The only thing is they used an address bar that obviously wasn't an internet explorer bar, so that gave it away quickly (also clicking on the address bar made it go away).  I knew from the beginning it was a spoof, but since it had been a while since I had gotten one I wanted to see how well they were doing.  It wasn't bad, but there were some obvious giveaways (aside from the fact they asked for personal information)...such as the copyright info at the bottom of the page was much more long and drawn out than what the bank's actual page.

----- Original Message -----

From: David Homstad

To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 12:06 AM

Subject: Re: [FWDLK] OFF TOPIC BUT PLEASE HELP!

The key to safety with all those fake emails is to absolutely positively never ever use the Internet links provided in the email to eBay, PayPal, banks, etc, to log into your account. They are after your account name and password. Those links go to a private web site, and you will give those to them if you try to log in.

 

Dave Homstad

56 Dodge D500

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Thy Ramirez
Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2006 10:50 AM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [FWDLK] OFF TOPIC BUT PLEASE HELP!

 

Lately I have been getting alot of fake emails from PayPal, so now I'm curious about every email that I received.  I think the best thing for me to do in this situation is to close my account with them.  But now I have a few emails that I'm curious about too.  Please help me with the following questions.  Could someone steal my identity or use my information for bad things if I provided them with my full name, full address, and my telephone number?  If the answer is yes, then what is the next step I need to do to protect myself?  Please help!

 

Thank you so much,

 

Lost and Worry

 

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