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Is the donation function a fraud scam? Urgent Mod Attention please

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  1. Heroclitus

    Heroclitus Well-Known Member

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    I just tried to donate. It took all my CC details and then did not proceed. The screen had the term Cyber Plots in the corner.

    Is this a scam? Has PF being hacked? Should I cancel my credit card? Urgent Mod attention please.
     
    Heroclitus, Mar 9, 2012
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  2. Makedde

    Makedde New Member Past Donor

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    If the donation was successful, you will have gotten a PM stating this, and possibly an email. Do you have the PM?
     
    Makedde, Mar 9, 2012
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  3. Heroclitus

    Heroclitus Well-Known Member

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    No. I am quite concerned by the message "Cyber Plots" on the screen. Paypal said they were having some problems. I did input my details. I hope the data security is strong. I suggest the site confirms with Paypal because I will not be trying to donate again until I get an assurance that it is safe.
     
    Heroclitus, Mar 9, 2012
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  4. Makedde

    Makedde New Member Past Donor

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    Cyber Plots is meant to come up. It will show on your bank statement as well under that name. It's nothing nasty, no virus, everything has worked for you like it should. Don't worry! I think it might be the name of the account your money goes into, or something.
     
    Makedde, Mar 10, 2012
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  5. Heroclitus

    Heroclitus Well-Known Member

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    Is Paypal working now?
     
    Heroclitus, Mar 10, 2012
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    Makedde New Member Past Donor

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    I assume so. It always works. Can you log in?
     
    Makedde, Mar 10, 2012
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    cyber plots would have put up a red flag here too will remember its part of the system when i donate
     
    liberalminority, Mar 10, 2012
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