HACKED ACCOUNTS!!!!!

[G O B]

I do not know if this is related, but last week I started getting a bunch of spam on my E-mail. All of them classics, 'like .. redeem your (major retailer du jour) good customer reward..'. I spam them or block sender, nothing today. Seems a bit strange. Maybe nothing, but did anyone else have a spam flurry last week?

 

[Axxe55]

I do not know if this is related, but last week I started getting a bunch of spam on my E-mail. All of them classics, 'like .. redeem your (major retailer du jour) good customer reward..'. I spam them or block sender, nothing today. Seems a bit strange. Maybe nothing, but did anyone else have a spam flurry last week?

No more than usual for me.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I do not know if this is related, but last week I started getting a bunch of spam on my E-mail. All of them classics, 'like .. redeem your (major retailer du jour) good customer reward..'. I spam them or block sender, nothing today. Seems a bit strange. Maybe nothing, but did anyone else have a spam flurry last week?

I started getting those about 2-3 months ago.

 

[no2gates]

I do not know if this is related, but last week I started getting a bunch of spam on my E-mail. All of them classics, 'like .. redeem your (major retailer du jour) good customer reward..'. I spam them or block sender, nothing today. Seems a bit strange. Maybe nothing, but did anyone else have a spam flurry last week?

I got an email from a very generous person: Barrister Williams from Zimbabwe. They are going to wire 25 million dollars to my bank account.
And here I thought Zimbabwe was one of the poorer areas of the world.

 

[DWDM_In_DFW]

Still waiting on PayPal's dispute resolution, also contacted my credit union to dispute the ACH on that end if PayPal drops the ball.

Funny thing, this morning I got a call from my credit union's fraud detection department about a questionable charge on my debit card, which is the same one tied to my Paypal account, which was indeed fraudulent. Can't help but wonder at the timing on that. It didn't go through, so no worries there.

 

[Axxe55]

I got an email from a very generous person: Barrister Williams from Zimbabwe. They are going to wire 25 million dollars to my bank account.
And here I thought Zimbabwe was one of the poorer areas of the world.

He and I use to converse in emails many years ago.

How is Barrister Williams doing?

 

[no2gates]

He and I use to converse in emails many years ago.

How is Barrister Williams doing?

Must be doing VERY well since he's willing to give out all this money to strangers.
It's like the stimulus checks, just bigger.

 

[HKaltwasser]

Everyone pay attention to your accounts. I just got a call from someone claiming to be from my bank. The card tied to my PP account, they were claiming there was an attempt to charge 931.00 at Walmart in Houston. I asked them to terminate the card, and he proceeded to ask for the pin#. I told him I'm not doing that over the phone, he then said he understands my skepticism, but would need the pin to deactivate the debit card three more times. I hung up with him and called my bank to cancel my card and ask if there was fraudulent attempts to chard that amount, she said "no" . They were phishing for the pin. They also had my cell number and sent texts about the fraud.

Seems awfully weird after the events here.

 

[Axxe55]

Everyone pay attention to your accounts. I just got a call from someone claiming to be from my bank. The card tied to my PP account, they were claiming there was an attempt to charge 931.00 at Walmart in Houston. I asked them to terminate the card, and he proceeded to ask for the pin#. I told him I'm not doing that over the phone, he then said he understands my skepticism, but would need the pin to deactivate the debit card three more times. I hung up with him and called my bank to cancel my card and ask if there was fraudulent attempts to chard that amount, she said "no" . They were phishing for the pin. They also had my cell number and sent texts about the fraud.

Seems awfully weird after the events here.

Smart move. Yes, they were fishing for your PIN.

NO bank that I know of, needs your PIN to cancel or deactivate a card. Many even tell you that someone asking for your PIN is sure sign it's fraudulent activity of some sort.

 

[Axxe55]

Must be doing VERY well since he's willing to give out all this money to strangers.
It's like the stimulus checks, just bigger.

I'm glad to hear he's doing well.

 

[rl96ss]

I tried to stop payment to PayPal through my bank before it went through, but they were unable to stop it.

Payment posted yesterday, filed a dispute through PayPal.

They have up to 90 days to determine outcome.

Having used Friend's and family to pay I doubt they'll issue a refund.

My fault, lesson learned.

And dropping PayPal as a payment option and will no longer use their services.

 

[TreyG-20]

PayPal got back to me the same day I disputed it and said they would do nothing. It is what is. My fault for buying into that.

 

[benenglish]

I tried to stop payment

If this was for the fraudulent ammo seller here on TGT, when you're sure all your avenues for relief have been exhausted, make sure you PM texcross and give him a full report.

 

[Axxe55]

PayPal got back to me the same day I disputed it and said they would do nothing. It is what is. My fault for buying into that.

Have you thought about buying one of those loadable disposable credit cards?

They only cost a few dollars to load money on, and they can be used anywhere Visa and MasterCard are accepted, and they can be found in most stores.

I started using them several years ago when I stopped using PayPal for my online purchases. So far pretty good luck.

I only load the amount needed to purchase and if the card gets hacked, at most I might lose a couple of dollars. If it gets hacked, I toss it, and get another new card to replace it.

Might be something to consider.

 

[TreyG-20]

Have you thought about buying one of those loadable disposable credit cards?

They only cost a few dollars to load money on, and they can be used anywhere Visa and MasterCard are accepted, and they can be found in most stores.

I started using them several years ago when I stopped using PayPal for my online purchases. So far pretty good luck.

I only load the amount needed to purchase and if the card gets hacked, at most I might lose a couple of dollars. If it gets hacked, I toss it, and get another new card to replace it.

Might be something to consider.

I have thought about it, just haven't done it. Considering I've had my Debit card hacked multiple times it would probably be wise. I usually pay cash for most things.

I'd love to drop PayPal, but it's convenient for customers to pay me that way. I've also considered many other of the transfer services like Venmo, Zell, Cash app etc... I don't think they are a secure as PayPal. I could be wrong though.

 

[Axxe55]

I have thought about it, just haven't done it. Considering I've had my Debit card hacked multiple times it would probably be wise. I usually pay cash for most things.

I'd love to drop PayPal, but it's convenient for customers to pay me that way. I've also considered many other of the transfer services like Venmo, Zell, Cash app etc... I don't think they are a secure as PayPal. I could be wrong though.

I can understand your need for PayPal. Might I suggest getting a loadable credit card for your personal purchases and leaving PayPal for your customers to pay you?

 

[bbbass]

Not buying anything on TGT, but I was logged out of my account this morn.... when I tried to get back in, the system said my password was changed... But it's an alternate password I use. I don't remember doing that... is this going to be a problem?

 

[Axxe55]

Not buying anything on TGT, but I was logged out of my account this morn.... when I tried to get back in, the system said my password was changed... But it's an alternate password I use. I don't remember doing that... is this going to be a problem?

You might send a PM to @texcross just to be on the safe side.

 

[bbbass]

You might send a PM to @texcross just to be on the safe side.

Good idea, thx!

 

[rotor]

I tried to stop payment to PayPal through my bank before it went through, but they were unable to stop it.

Payment posted yesterday, filed a dispute through PayPal.

They have up to 90 days to determine outcome.

Having used Friend's and family to pay I doubt they'll issue a refund.

My fault, lesson learned.

And dropping PayPal as a payment option and will no longer use their services.

Why is this a Paypal problem. I don't understand why people think Paypal is at fault. If I initiate a payment to a phony person via PayPal how is that the fault of Paypal. Am I missing something in this scam?