Possible Scam

[TCBuxton]

I have received a text message from <removed> saying my PayPal account has been limited due to a failed payment request 

Please log in at:

<removed>

I have been on the paypal website and logged in to my account and nothing is mentioned in my account about it being limited.

I did not receive a email which made me suspicious 

I did not log in to the address on my phone obviously has anyone else had this ??

[kernowlass]

@TCBuxton 

Yep looks 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/uk/webapps/mpp/phishing
https://www.paypal.com/uk/smarthelp/article/how-would-i-spot-fake-emails-faq2340