I received an SMS (UK customer) from 'PayPal' telling me my account has been limited - is this real?

[VincentBailey1]

I just received a text message telling me that my PayPal has been limited and that I have 24 hours to confirm it before the account is 'locked'.

The SMS says the following:

Your PayPal has been temporarily Limited! You have 24H to confirm account information or your account will be locked:

http://paypal.co.uk.mxk4.pw/m

It looks dodgy as hell. Starting with the link (which isn't .co.uk/ but rather goes on to add those random letters and numbers)

Then the capital letter L in Limited. 

It asked me for date of birth address, card number 3 digit code, account number, sort code etc. At which point i stopped and cam off the link. Hopefully it doesn't have a key log.

Maybe worth pointing out to others in case they get the same message. I assume this is fake. I logged in and their was no mention of limiting.

[BevL]

Mine was same message, just different numbers at the end of the link.  I've logged on through my pc and my account seems fine.

[PayPal_paula]

Hi VincentBailey1 and BevL,

Welcome to the PayPal community. From reading your posts, it sounds like these text messages were a phishing attempt to get your information. Our text messages come 62226. Our call center number is 0800 358 7911.If you wish you can forward the message for clarification to 62226 and insert the word spoof in the beginning of the message. If any information has been provided regarding your account, please contact our support immediately.

I hope this helps,

Paula