Scam

JonnyKeogh
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Hi there. I received this text message and without thinking I clicked the link and entered my login details. It seemed to take me to the PayPal site, but now I’m concerned that it’s a scam. And if so, what can I do about it?
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JonnyKeogh
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Can’t screen shot but here is the text PayPaI:To avoid suspension you need to accept our new terms and conditions. Please visit: <removed>

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kernowlass
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@JonnyKeogh 

 

Not clicking on that link as you should never do so for spoof emails............


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

 

I would change your password / security questions and check that you have not had another email address or phone number added to your account and no activity.


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Kudos / Solution appreciated.
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