Subject: Regarding Your Paypal Account
From: service@paypal.com <service@paypal.com>
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2004 15:31:27 -0700
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PayPal
Account System Cleanup
IMPORTANT
Dear PayPal Member,

Due to overwhelming reports of fraudulent transactions and account abuse, PayPal now requires all active members who have an account to verify that they rightfully own it.

You must click the link below and enter your email, password and reference code on the following page to verify your account.

This is NOT a SCAM or HOAX. Please check your address bar to make sure you are on the authentic PayPal website.




Your reference code is : PPA-2546-5437

You will be guided through a series of steps which will require you to enter personal information, such as credit card number and/or bank details.

ALL accounts not re-verified within 5 days of receiving this email will be automatically frozen.

PayPal is doing this to protect it's valued members from fraud and scams. Paypal will not share your personal information with other companies and corporations. Privacy Policy

Thank you for your co-operation,
PayPal
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