Email Fraud

DennMill
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I keep getting emails saying my account has been charged or it is locked. When I log on everything with my account looks fine. No charges.

Below is a copy of the email. Is this fraud trying to get me to click on a link or is this real? Thank you in advance for your help. Dennis


Suspicious Activity
Dear Customers,
We noticed some unusual activity on your PayPaI account and are concerned about potential unauthorized account access
Date and Time : Monday, ApriI 06, 2020. 20:27:47 EDT
Location : Alberta, Canada
for security reasons, you need to complete (verify), or we will block your account on 24 hour

visit the following link to solve it
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You must notify us to help ensure that your account is not accessible to anyone without your knowledge
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Sincerely,
PayPaI


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Elloisa
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Hi @DennMill 

 

Hey, thanks for posting here in our Community Forum.

 

Yes, you have received a fake email.

 

Check this article for more information on how to spot a fake email:

https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/article/how-to-spot-fake,-fraudulent,-spoof,-or-phishing-emails-...

 
Hope that helps.

Kudos & Solved are greatly appreciated. 
 

 

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Elloisa
PayPal Employee
PayPal Employee

Hi @DennMill 

 

Hey, thanks for posting here in our Community Forum.

 

Yes, you have received a fake email.

 

Check this article for more information on how to spot a fake email:

https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/article/how-to-spot-fake,-fraudulent,-spoof,-or-phishing-emails-...

 
Hope that helps.

Kudos & Solved are greatly appreciated. 
 

 

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DennMill
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Thank you that helped ease my mind. 

Dennis

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