Fraud theft

[Rs71]

Hello. I recived a sms with link to confirm all my details incl. name, address, card details, if not my account will be closed. Sms looks like that... "Your PayPal is restricted. Please re-confirm your identity today or your account will be closed: http://paypal.co.uk.u6ff.pw/m/" Message has been send from private mobile... +447521264501... What is that?

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@Rs71

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

[Rs71]

Thanks for Ur answer. Looks like a spoof...