To Recap The happening:
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Yes even though Im in the computer biz and I help so many people avoid infections and spyware I was just a victim of being ripped off on the internet. Luckily I was up late chatting when I noticed a Email pop on my Yahoo that said my account login information enclosed. I go to read the email and it said 29.99 Euros were deducted from my Paypal account. Sure enough 2 seconds later I get a paypal notice that a transaction took place. Still being wary I didnt click any links in the email and I hand-typed www.paypal.com and checked my account. Sure enough the motherfockers took every last penny in my Paypal.
If it weren't for the fact the Credit card I used was expired and the bank account was closed that was attached to this paypal account I could have been wiped out. If you have a paypal account always make sure you check your transaction history, and any additions of emails you don't own. Keeping a low credit limit card there is also advisable as well as a very low balance bank account. Dont get bitten like I did!"
Shortly afterwards I recieved a Email from Paypal stating that they had done a through investigation and found that no fraud had been committed. I was totally irate! The following day , luckily, I had recieved an email from Rapidshare.de stating that the account had been closed and that the money fraudulently taken was refunded fully to my account. If it wasn't for Rapidshare.de realizing that something was wrong, paypal who claims to have so many security mechanisms in effect was totally useless and ineffective.
Just be careful!!!
