Suspicious Email

GfinJosh
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Hi There,

 

I have recently received an email from an email which i cant post on this apparently (see screenshot for exact email)

https://gyazo.com/7a7a6d163a44c82a1b44650eda99c6be

 

Can someone verify if this is legitimate

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kernowlass
Esteemed Advisor
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@GfinJosh

 

Sorry don't click on links but read this  >>

 

If its a spoof, DO NOT USE ANY LINK.


Firstly if the email addressed you as ''Dear Member'' / ''Customer'' / ''Client'' OR your ''email address'' 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




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