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@ 13 May. 2008 – 17:02:47
This one almost looked convincing, but the main message could be seen to be a graphic, instead of text, as it took a moment to load. The idea is to get you to think, "Hey, I didn't order that!", and click on it to dispute the payment. Of course, what it then does is take you to some site that attempts to download malware to your computer. If you get one, delete it without clicking anywhere on it. I have already reported it to PayPal, but you can as well, if you like.
faffajane
Pro 
The_Walrus
Pro They are. Much as I am opposed to capital punishment, I sometimes feel there are times when it should be applied, but very slowly...
faffajane
Pro 
Miza-T
I've had a few as well. But thanks for sharing, you never know and they are very convincing.
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The_Walrus
Pro Just had a second one. Time to make a rule in Outlook...
jaketaylor
Pro thank you! they get more difficult to find every day! 
loiswakeman
A good hint is to set up a different user name and email for paypal, ebay etc, then you can usually spot the phishing messages fairly easily, as they use your more widely-known public address.
I set up emails for both these, and don't get spam on them, as only the company knows it. But I get lots like the one you showed on my public emails listed on my web sites. As they use the wrong email - or just say "member" instead of my user name (as above), I can weed them out.
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Nasty!