[Paul]

Originally Posted by SKEET Who hasn't read this thread then scurried off to paypal to check their statements? Without trying to sound a bit of knob here - I'd rather take the chance of getting scammed; then get my money back through the bank then go to the measures mentioned above. The point of buying online is that it's easier and less time consuming then dragging my lazy arse to the shops. That isn't the case though if you have to be ultra-vigilant. For me, pesonally - I'll continue to take my chances.

I agree up to a point. I will never click on e-mail links again and I have changed all my passwords and made them more secure. I already shred stuff at home as it's no hassle and makes sense. However, that's about it for me as my fire wall and virus stuff is good and up to date..