what scam is going on

[STINGER_51]

got an email today saying I sent a payment for 134.90 USD to 1&1 IONOS inc.          but I did not send this?

[kernowlass]

@STINGER_51 

Is the transaction showing in your paypal account transaction history or not? If not then may be a spoof?

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

[STINGER_51 · Accepted solution]

Ok thanks and no it's not showing up on my account. So far email came from <removed> with my game tag

[kernowlass]

@STINGER_51 

Your welcome, thanks for giving yourself the solution.