Phishermen are Still Phishing

The scams will never stop!

The latest one I received is quite clever - and under the right circumstances, could be seriously misleading.

Turns out it's not really new, it cropped up in early 2006, as near as I can determine, but this is the first time I've received such an email.

Here is a copy of the info in the email (I have removed all the links for the safety of everyone!):

Dear PayPal Member,

This email confirms that you have paid LWP ELECTRONICS (sales@lwpelectronics.com) $374.99 USD using PayPal.

This credit card transaction will appear on your bill as "PAYPAL LWPELECTRONICS*".

PayPal Shopping Cart Contents

Item Name: BRAND NEW NOKIA 3250 CELL PHONE
Quantity: 1

Total: $374.99 USD
Cart Subtotal: $254.99 USD
Shipping Charge: $20.00 USD
Shipping Information

Shipping Info: Bill Chang
202 N Magnolia Dr.
Saco, ME 04072
United States

Address Status: Unconfirmed

If you haven't authorized this charge, click the link below to cancel the payment and get a full refund.
Dispute Transaction

Thank you for using PayPal!
The PayPal Team
Please do not reply to this e-mail. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered. For assistance, log in to your PayPal account and choose the "Help" link in the footer of any page.

PayPal Email ID PP924

Needless to say, the fun starts when you attempt to "Dispute Transaction."

There is no Bill Chang, there is no "Brand New" (as opposed to Old Used) Nokia phone. There is no charge to your Paypal account - that is, unless you try to dispute the charge.

This is a phishing scam, and the perpetrators are attempting to get your credit card, bank, or other financial information.

What's pernicious and clever about this one is that they will, of course, hit on many people who have Paypal accounts, and who will legitimately be concerned that someone has used their account. It happens.

In my case, the email address to which this phishing attempt was sent is not the email address I use for my Paypal account. I admit, it gave me a moment of concern, immediately replaced by annoyance.

Just thought you should know that this one is making the rounds again. Be alert!

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