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Apr-20-2017
03:01 AM
I have just received a spam text saying my PayPal account has been locked and to follow a link to get immediate access. I didn't follow the link and logged in as normal. Is there a way for forwarding the text message to PayPal to report the number? Sarah
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Apr-20-2017
03:15 AM
Hey sarahpreest,
Thanks so much for taken time to let us know!
PayPal never asks for your mobile PIN unless you initiate a transaction. Never give or text your PIN to anyone, and never send sensitive information by text message.
If you receive a text message that you believe is not from PayPal, forward the message to 62226 and insert the word spoof in the beginning of the message.

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