The most recent PayPal scam starts out with the companys logo, making it look official. Someone has spent $379.12 on speakers that will be shipped to Brownsville, Pa. The e-mail asks the recipient to click on what looks like a PayPal link to cancel the transaction if it has been made in error. But that link doesnt go to a legitimate company Web site.

A PayPal e-mail scam bounced around inboxes again last weekend asking people to confirm the purchase of a set of computer speakers.
It might seem like someone is spending money without your permission, but dont worry. No one has gotten control of your online bank account commonly used to pay for eBay purchases — as long as you dont click on any of the links in the message.

Delete this and any message that asks for personal and financial information. No legitimate business will ask for that in an e-mail, said Kristin Alexander, a spokeswoman with the Washington Office of the Attorney General.

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