IowaDeerHunter Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I just got a call from paypal and they thanked me for using paypal and ebay and as a courtesy gift were going to be sending me a $50 coupon to use on anything on ebay. I asked who all got it and the lady said she wasn't sure how people were selected just that she was asked to call people to notify them. Anybody else get this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Nope sure have not Russell, would be a bit skeptical of a call like that with all the scammers out there. Surely you did not give out any information of any sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Nope, haven't gotten any calls. And I wouldn't believe that if I did. Too many people trying to steal identities today. Like William said, I sure hope you didn't give out any info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinch314 Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Ive been getting emails like that but after looking at it, it says paypal.inc and I called paypal and they said it was spoof so I dont know in your deal when they ACTUALLY called you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 No, they said they would be sending it to my paypal. The only thin I told them was my name, Russell. No info was asked for or anything. I questioned it at first and still do, but was hoping it might be legit. There is no way they can get any info having my phone number and name can they? I mean they could get that by looking at my profile on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Well the lady said they would send me an email in a minute here it is: Dear Russell Feller, Thank you for taking the time to speak with me today. Below you'll find details for the $50 coupon we discussed. It's just a little something to say thanks for shopping on eBay. We hope you take advantage of this special coupon to save $50 off your next eBay purchase*. To redeem this coupon: 1. Go to http://www.eBay.com/ and log in to your account. 2. Start shopping, and be sure the seller accepts PayPal. 3. Pay for your item with PayPal before the coupon's expiration date: March 28, 2008 11:59:59 PM PST. (Make sure the email address on your eBay account is also on your PayPal account. You can go to http://pages.ebay.com/coupons/ to find out how.) 4. Enter the redemption code: ********* If you need assistance with redeeming this coupon, please call 1-800-314-4894. *Important Terms & Conditions: 1. How to Receive the Coupon's Discount. Eligible Participants (defined below) will receive up to the value indicated on their Coupon ("Coupon") off the purchase price (excluding shipping, handling, and taxes) of a single item on eBay.com meeting the requirements stated in Section 3 below ("Discount") if, and only if, they do the following: (i)Qualify to use the Coupon based on the eligibility requirements stated in Section 4 below; (ii) Have a valid PayPal account or successfully sign up for a PayPal account within the eBay checkout flow; (iii) Purchase an item on www.eBay.com (the "eBay Site") or on any localized eBay site; AND (iv) Pay for such item using their PayPal account before the expiration of the Coupon. The Coupon will expire at 11:59:59 PM PST on March 28, 2008. Please note that purchases on www.express.ebay.com are excluded. 2. One Time Use Only. The Discount is for one-time use on a purchase of a single item only. 3. How Discount Will Be Given. The Discount will be automatically deducted from the purchase of a single item (excluding shipping & handling, insurance and taxes) when you pay for the item using PayPal at the time of checkout. The maximum amount of the Discount is $50 ($USD). If the total purchase price is less than the value indicated on the Coupon, the Discount will be for the exact amount of the total purchase price. The unused difference between the total purchase price and such value will be forfeited. To use the Discount, enter the redemption code ******* when prompted. 4. Eligibility. The Coupon may only be used by the recipients of the communication that includes the Coupon such as an email who are registered members of the eBay Site and are legal U.S. residents, 18 years of age or older ("Eligible Participant"). You will not be eligible to use the Coupon if your eBay account is not in Good Standing. In order for your account to be deemed in Good Standing as that term is used herein, you must not have a hold on your account and your account must not be suspended or past due at the time you redeem the Coupon. Employees of eBay Inc. ("eBay"), PayPal, Inc. ("PayPal"), and all their respective subsidiaries, affiliates, and their immediate families (spouse, parents, children, siblings and their respective spouses) and individuals living in the same household as such employees are ineligible. 5. Restrictions. The Coupon is not redeemable for cash. Should you be entitled to a refund for a purchase made with the Coupon, any such refund you may be entitled to receive will not include the portion paid with the Coupon or its Discount. The Coupon is not transferable and has no face value. The Coupon is void where prohibited. The Coupon is subject to U.S. laws. The Coupon will expire at 11:59:59 PM PST on March 28, 2008. Please note that purchases on www.express.ebay.com are excluded. 6. No Combination of Coupon with Other Coupons. The Coupon cannot be combined with any other coupon in one purchase. The Coupon may be combined with Gift Certificates and Gift Cards. 7. Limitation of Liability. EBAY AND PAYPAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS, ACTIONS, INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, RESULTING FROM THE COUPON. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY THAT APPLIES TO ALL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) COMPENSATORY, DIRECT, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; LOSS OF DATA, INCOME, OR PROFIT; LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY; AND CLAIMS OF THIRD PARTIES. RECIPIENTS OF THE COUPON AGREE THAT EBAY AND PAYPAL HAVE NOT MADE NOR ARE IN ANY MANNER RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR GUARANTEE, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE), IN FACT OR IN LAW, RELATIVE TO THE COUPON. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, EBAY AND PAYPAL DO NOT MAKE ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE EBAY SITE OR THE PAYPAL SITE (WWW.PAYPAL.COM) AND EBAY AND PAYPAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE CONSEQUENCES OF ANY INTERRUPTIONS OR ERRORS RELATED THERETO. THESE TERMS GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. eBay and PayPal are not responsible for printing or typographical errors in any Coupon related materials; for stolen, lost, late, misdirected items; or for transactions and/or emails that are lost, misdirected, fail to enter into the processing system, or are processed, reported, or transmitted late or incorrectly or are lost for any reason including computer, telephone, paper transfer, human or other error; or for electronic, computer, or telephonic malfunction or error, including inability to access any web site associated with the Coupon, or process any transaction thereon. If in eBay's opinion, there is any suspected or actual evidence of electronic or non-electronic tampering with any portion of the Coupon, or if computer virus, bugs, unauthorized intervention, fraud, or technical difficulties or failures compromise or corrupt or affect the administration, integrity, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Coupon, eBay reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual connected therewith, to modify or suspend the Coupon, or to terminate the Coupon. In all matters relating to the interpretation and application of any rule or phase of this Coupon, the decision of eBay shall be final. eBay reserves the right to cancel, amend or revoke any Coupon at any time due to reasonable business consideration or circumstances beyond its control. Any attempt by an Coupon recipient or any other individual to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the legitimate operation of the Coupon is a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, eBay reserves the right to seek damages and other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any attempts by an individual to access any web site associated with the Coupon via a bot script or other brute force attack or any other unauthorized means will result in the IP address becoming ineligible. Use of automated devices or programs to redeem the Coupon is prohibited. 8. Governing Law. These Terms and Conditions will be interpreted, construed and enforced, and governed in all aspects in accordance with the exclusive jurisdiction and laws of the state of California. Thank you for being a valuable member of the PayPal community. Sincerely, Debra PayPal Consumer Support PayPal, an eBay Company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Guess that looks like it is legit, cool deal for you Russell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinch314 Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I agree with wtnhunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Well from the little looking around I did the number that called me seems to be legit to paypal. If you notice to the email says Dear Russell Feller, Most spam or fraud emails say Dear Paypal user or member. At least that is what it says in the security center on paypal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksheephuntress Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 ...Wasn't there something in here a few weeks ago that Paypal was anti-gun?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Just to be safe, do not click any links in that e-mail. Type www.ebay.com into the address bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetucker Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 hey russell i'm an avid ebayer.I sell alot of atv/snowsled parts.I got the same calla couple wks ago and it is legit.I bought a new piston and ring kit for my banshee and theysure did give me the 50 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardwood_HD Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 good deal.. i never get that kind of stuff lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 hey russell i'm an avid ebayer.I sell alot of atv/snowsled parts.I got the same calla couple wks ago and it is legit.I bought a new piston and ring kit for my banshee and theysure did give me the 50 bucks. Sweet that is what I wanted to hear. I totally understand that there is a lot of fraud out there and believe me I have been there; my account has been hijacked and mopeds put for sale under my name!:rolleyes: lol. So I am very aware that there is fraud, but this seems very legit. I guess I will give it a try and change my paypal and ebay passwords right away so they can not get them;) Wish me luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Just to be safe, do not click any links in that e-mail. Type www.ebay.com into the address bar. RUSSELL. PAY ATTENTION TO MCH. lots of scams out there, and all you have to do is log in. i got caught about 5 years ago with a perfectly good looking ebay site. fortunately, i got it stopped immediately and got all my money back. be very, very careful. i like that others have had good luck and won something, but don't use that as a reason to let your guard down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I sent paypal an email so we say what they say. I have unitl March 28 to figure out if it is legit. So that gives me time at least to make enough contact with paypal and figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Maybe Paypal is sorry for all of the oops they have done to others in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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