New Email Scam

Hootie_Hoot
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I just received an email that stated my PayPal account had been Limited.  Advising me to log into PayPal via the link provided in the email.
Don't do it!!  

It appears to be from a Foreign email account.  I, instead, opened my PayPal account in a new browser tab, and found no such thing!  My 1st impression of the email seems to have correct.

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kernowlass
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@Hootie_Hoot 

 

Yep sounds like a typical spoof so 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/us/selfhelp/article/how-to-spot-fake-emails-faq2340/2
https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/security/suspicious-activity


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