Phishing attempt via SMS

DagonKhan
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Not an email sent to me, rather a SMS message sent to my phone saying:-

 

"Paypal: Your account has been restricted due to a recent failed payment request. Visit: <removed> to remove any pending restrictions."

 

Pretty sure login-<removed> is not legitimate, where should I report this? Here?

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kernowlass
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@DagonKhan 

 

Just delete it, fake email and text messages been ongoing for about 20 years.


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/uk/webapps/mpp/phishing
https://www.paypal.com/uk/smarthelp/article/how-would-i-spot-fake-emails-faq2340


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