Pishing email

[Kiyana_ks]

I got an email regarding my limitation and a pdf file was attached to this email Im not sure it’s real or not but regarding my lately transaction, all were successful and i didn’t go wrong . I want to follow it up

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@Kiyana_ks 

If its a spoof, NEVER USE ANY LINK.

Firstly if the email/text 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/text to ''cancel'' any 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
https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/security/suspicious-activity

[Dell14z]

Oy vey hopefully it’s a phishing email and not about pishing!