Online fraud - PayPal

[Allen]

Not sure if this is the right area to post this, but I've just come across another online fraud attempt to hack PayPal. I know it's been in the news lately for banks and we are probably all aware of it but please let people know as PayPal aren't as big as banks and probably can't get the publicity.

I received an email directing me to this site http://211.47.191.125:199/cgi/index.htm and as you can see it's asking for all sorts of private information only an idiot would give to anyone.

Just thought I'd post a little warning to those of you who might wanna know. I've also reported it to PayPal already

[Stringent]

Thanks for the heads up, you can also spot its not a secure site as its not https:// and there is no padlock on the bottom of IE.

[Rory]

Yeah, good site, don't forget to verify your ebay while at it :S
http://211.47.191.125:199

[Stringent]

Plus I forgot to add, its an IP address, no DNS either!

[Howard]

Verify you are the true holder of this card


Bank routing number :

Checking account number :

PIN-code :
( 4 Digit code used in ATM's )



lmfao

Yes, sure, have my bank details! Take all the money you like! I don't mind!

[Allen]

Originally posted by Flanderz
Plus I forgot to add, its an IP address, no DNS either!

Yeah, sorry, forgot to add... somehow the link in the email shows in the status bar looking like www.PayPal.com anyway.

Just got a nice message from PayPal too, "Thank you for bringing this suspicious email to our attention. We can
confirm that the email you received; was not sent to you by PayPal. The
website linked to this email is not a registered URL authorized or used
by PayPal. We are currently investigating this incident fully."