My Canadian Amazon And Pay Pal Account Were hacked.
Published on February 5, 2020
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On Feb 4, 2020 I recieved a texted message from Paypal asking me if I athorized a 600 dollar payment to someone.
I didn't so I press no. Paypal sends me a message stating they will look into the fraudlent claim.
In the meantime I get a message from Canadian Amazon that my phone number change has gone through. I never made the request. I check it out. I just had time to see the change in my account. I tried to change it back to my old number. I have to sign in again to do so. I tried but I can't. Amazon stated my e-mail did not exist on their sight. I called them. Same story. Even my actual number no longer exists. If I want an account at Canadian Amazon shopping account I have to create a new one.
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I needed time to think about what happened.
I went to my paypal account and I had some problems getting in. I resetted the password and I got in. I saw the name of the person I am suppose to have agreed to send money to. It is someone I have only corresponded to on line. I waited to see what Paypal would say too me.
A few hours later they told me the transaction was legetimate. I was confused. I called Amazon again. They told me they did not accept payments from Paypal. If someone was attempting to steal my identity from them it would not work.
Then I went to Paypal again and I have some trouble going in again. I change my password once more and I get in. I sent a ticked off message to the person who charged money on my account because that person's e-mail is there. I wanted to close down my account but I couldn't until that transaction has been resolved.
I then called my bank to ask them what to do about my credit card. They tell me it is best that I get a new one.
A friend of mine has told me my whole computer is comprimised. I am ticked off.
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