[Coco] Re: Another fraud to wwatch for

[Dave Kelly]

Torsten Dittel wrote:
>>but when you put the mouse cursor on the hyperlink without clicking, a
>>totally different address shows up at the bottom of the screen if you
>>are using Windows.  This is not foolproof, but is a good first step in
>>determining if the message is a spoof.
> 
> 
> It's just a single line of Java-Script within the html code to change
> the status line to whatever you want. So never rely on this address
> which shows up at the bottom of the screen. Best thing is to turn off
> html in your e-mail reader. And of course: ebay nor PayPal will never
> ever send you mails asking for your passwords.
> 
> Another golden rule: always enter the url of ebay/PayPal manually in
> your browser to go there and don't use a link from any mail or web
> page...
> 
> Just to complete your warning, Steve.
I just got another scam request.
I got a message asking me to update my information because of inactivity 
at Regions Bank.  I've never had an account at Regions Bank. I don't 
think I've ever been inside one although there is one here in Magnolia.

Dave
ps   I think I'll go fishing while their phishing.