Security concern - Text asking for confirmation of identity
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I don't use PayPal very often but have made two transactions in the last day. I received a text from a mobile number <removed> which says
'Your PayPal is restricted. Please re-confirm your identity today or your account will be closed." there is a Tap to Load Preview of an attachment with "paypal.co.uk.sl1s....
I have checked my account and there is nothing out of the ordinary. I called the number from another phone and it is an O2 mobile going to answer-machine.
My concern is that my phone or phone number is somehow compromised because it feels like too much of coincidence that I receive this text so shortly after making two Paypal transactions.
Any thoughts ?
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