Is this a legitimate PayPal email?

[stu002]

Hi,

Is this email I received from PayPal legitimate?  My first thought is "yes", but the embedded <link> is to https://epl.paypal-communication.com/.. not paypal.com.

PayPal

Hi <first name> <last name>,

Due to safety and security requirements, and for the benefit of all users on the network, we need you to verify your identity. This will help to avoid any interruption or limitation on your PayPal account.

Simply click <link> to log into your PayPal account and click on the notification icon. You’ll be asked to confirm some basic details and it should only take a few minutes.

Once you’re done, you can continue using your PayPal account.

Thank you for shopping with PayPal."

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@stu002 

Log into your account NORMALLY and NOT via any link.

Click on the notification 'bell' icon, nothing in there will confirm its a spoof.

Paypal normally do NOT tell you to enter any account information via a link in an email.