SPAM txt

[KBstudio]

Hi, I just received a txt from uk number that my PayPal account is restricted and I need to confirm my identify. I think this is SPAM and I couldn’t contact the PayPal center to report the problem.

[Kenizhi]

I also had the "Your Paypal Is restricted" txt this morning. Weblink in message is <removed> which is obviously fake sing in as opposed to sign in lol They cant even spell. sent from <removed>

[KBstudio]

I blocked them and deleted the message...

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@KBstudio

If its a spoof, DO NOT USE ANY LINK.

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.

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