Identity Theft Prevention and Protection
 

 

Identity theft - Paypal phishing example #1

Note:  I have removed the actual phishing links for the purpose of these examples.

----- Original Message -----
From: PayPal Notice
Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 9:18 AM
Subject: Online Update. PBEHWMNXDU

You have added johnycage26@cox.com as a new email address for your PayPal account.

If you don't agree with this email and if you need assistance with your account, click here and process your login.

Thank you for using PayPal!
The PayPal Team

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PayPal Email ID PP007