I got a text message today from PayPal (presumably) about validating my account. I can remember some time ago already validating by getting a code from my bank account and using it in paypal to confirm. Is this message from someone trying to get access to my account? I cannot find anything about a validation in my notifications.
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 link 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.
