Bogus text message?

[THEMUTTS]

Just received a text saying my account is blocked I’m gathering these are fake text messages trying to get my details especially as the number looks nothing like something you’d expect from Paypal

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@THEMUTTS 

If its a spoof, NEVER 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/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

[elsbelsc]

I just got one of these too - I checked with PayPal and they hadn't sent out any SMS texts to me. Definitely fake.