scam emails

[kirrieman04]

Hello, (We would always address you by your full name as it appears on your account)

As part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in the PayPal system. We recently contacted you after noticing an issue on your account.

We requested information from you for the following reason:

We have reason to believe that your account was accessed by a third party. (At this point you should check your PayPal account by logging in outside of this email. You will notice there is no such email) We have limited access to sensitive PayPal account features in case your account has been accessed by an unauthorized third party. We understand that having limited access can be an inconvenience, but protecting your account is our primary concern.

Case ID Number: PP-661-601-986 (I've checked and this case number is totally unrelated)

This is a third and final reminder to log in to PayPal as soon as possible. (We would never put a 'final reminder' on your limitation like this)

Once you log in, you will be provided with steps to restore your account access. We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure account safety.

In accordance with PayPal's User Agreement, your account access will remain limited until the issue has been resolved. Unfortunately, if access to your account remains limited for an extended period of time, it may result in further limitations or eventual account closure. We encourage you to log in to your PayPal account as soon as possible to help avoid this.

To review your account and some or all of the information that PayPal used to make its decision to limit your account access, please visit the Resolution Center. If, after reviewing your account information, you seek further clarification regarding your account access, please contact PayPal by visiting the Help Center and clicking "Contact Us".

We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your account. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thanks,

PayPal Account Review Department

PayPal Email ID PP638

[minty1]

PayPal Security Center

Dear PayPal account holder,

Due to concerns, for the safety and integrity of your online account we have issued this warning message. It has come to our attention that your account information needs to be updated due to inactive members, frauds and spoof reports.

It's easy:

1. Click the link below to open a secure browser window.
2. Confirm that you're the owner of the account, and then follow the instructions.

Click here to update your account records

Yours sincerely, PayPal

SPOOF

[AliDalton]

I have recieved this scam e-mail today:

 PayPal 

Dear Customer

Recently, there's been activity in your account that seems unusual compared to your normal activities.

We're concerned that someone is using your PayPal account without your knowledge.

Recent activity on your account seems to have occurred from a suspicious location or under circumstances that may be different to usual.

What to do ? The best way to resolve this and avoid it happening again is to confirm information you provided when

you created your account to make sure that you're the account holder . You can do that now.

The secure way to confirm your account information:

1. Download the attached Document.
2. Open the document in a browser window secure
3. Follow the instructions to Confirm that you are the account holder.

Yours sincerely, PayPal.

Copyright © 2016 PayPal Inc.

________________________________

No virus found in this message.

Checked by AVG - www.avg.com

Version: 2016.0.7442 / Virus Database: 4540/11781 - Release Date: 03/09/16

[CL2001]

Hi

I received the same email twice in 2 days. Two things gave the scam game away:  1. they didn't use my name at the beginning of the email and 2. too many typos and spelling mistakes to be legit. Have forwarded it to spoof@paypal.com and deleted. 

[maristofer]

i got this today 15 minutes after using paypal to buy something, i believe it is a scam but the time scale is worrying

Reference #PP-002-233-630-064
Account Status Update
Change your password and security questions

Response required
Upon receipt


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Log in to your PayPal account as soon as possible
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Dear PayPal user,

Recently, there's been activity in your PayPal account that seems unusual compared to your normal account activities. Please log in to PayPal to confirm your identity and update your password and security questions.
To help protect your account, no one can send money or withdraw money. In addition, no one can close your account, send refunds, remove any bank accounts,  or remove credit cards.


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What's going on?
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We're concerned that someone is using your PayPal account without your knowledge. Recent activity from your account seems to have occurred from a suspicious location or under circumstances that may be different than usual. 

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What to do

Log in to your PayPal account as soon as possible. We may ask you to confirm information you provided when you created your account to make sure you're the account holder. 

You should also do the following for your own protection:

- Check your account details (address, email, phone, etc.) to make sure they're accurate. 
- Review your account activity  to make sure you recognize the transactions made recently. 
- Report any unknown or unauthorized activity.  Go to the Resolution Center and click Dispute a Transaction.


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What's next?
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Let's work together to restore your account.

Click here to reactivate your account

After you complete all of the tasks, we should respond within 72 hours.
Thanks for choosing PayPal. If you need help or have any questions, call us at Login, Click "Contact Us", Click "Call Us", 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday, Please note that hours of operation may vary on holidays.


Sincerely,
PayPal
 

This email was sent by an automated system, so if you reply, nobody will

[dannyd18]

 i just got this email 3 times sent to my email it looks like a scam email to me as they cant spell.

Dear PayPal Costumer,

It has come to our attention that your PayPal® account information needs to be updated as part of our continuing commitment to protect your account and to reduce the instance of fraud on our website. If you could please take 5-10 minutes out of your online experience and update your personal records you will not run into any future problems with the online service.

However, failure to update your records will result in account suspension. Please update your records before March 10 2013.

Once you have updated your account records, your PayPal® account activity will not be interrupted and will continue as normal.

[minty1]

Hi dannyd18

Its definitely fake as paypal always address you br Dear full name, never ask you to click on links and never ask you for personal/sensitve info.

You can forward them to spoof@paypal.com then delete them or just delete them

[littlefish-99]

Hmm

I had my account limited which I resolved.

Within 3 days I was receiving a barrage of scam emails telling me my PP account was limited.

Either there's a big coincidence or PP needs to sort out security.

regards,

    Unimpressed of England

[tranmere2112]

Yes Mate same happened to me, so much for a secure site !!!!!

[markld3]

just received a rather good scam email, telling me that I had just sent a payment to skype,

If I had a problem with the transaction there was a link for me to follow.

It is well laid out etc and looks genuine, I did try and cut and paste on here but they wouldn't let me ICBA to type it all out

be warned chaps 🙂

[ehall]

I've just had exactly the same email- looked pretty authentic & was v concerned- it is all in the detail (or lack of it) ie not addressed to me by name or giving my full address in shipping etc. I have already made one expensive call to paypal last night after finding another spoof email in my junk folder about problems with my account & asking me to open an attachment.- paypal assured me all was ok & it was fake. So this time I thought I'd look in the forum first- so a big Thank you for posting & with the details of the email you received- feel reassured as am not alone and that it is 100% a fake (& unfortunately probably wont be the last).