Phishing email - subject: Please keep your records current

[vanwill0007]

This is copy of email I received this morning supposedly from Paypal but the email address is not... DO NOT OPEN ATTACHMENT!!!

Dear Valued User,

Using our services becomes more difficult when your account records aren't up-to-date.

To fix this problem, we need you to update your account records. The update form is provided in the attachment. Simply download and open the form in your browser. We ask that you take a few minutes out of your time to keep your records current and accurate.

After you've completed the form, PayPal will review your information and make the changes to your account. Please note that if you provide insufficient or inaccurate information, we'll send another email to verify your identity.

Thank you for helping us keep PayPal safe.

[kernowlass]

@vanwill0007

If the email addressed you as ''Dear Member'' / ''Customer'' / ''Client'' OR your ''email address'' or anything similar then that confirms its a spoof as paypal would address you by your full name eg Dear John Smith.

Secondly if there was a link OR attachment in that email to ''cancel'' the transaction or ''confirm'' any details then again it would be a spoof.

If there was a problem with your account paypal would not ask you to click on an unsafe link in an email or by downloading an attachment, they would direct you to log in normally and go to the resolution or the message centre for more information.

More info here >>
https://www.paypal.com/us/selfhelp/article/how-to-spot-fake-emails-faq2340/2