Suspicious email

[Jimbocars]

Hi 

I just had an email saying my account was suspended,   then my full email address has been reduced to limited features due to out date.    But then it disappeared ?  I didn't respond to this and logged on via my other computer but there was nothing to say there was any issues ?

Im concerned if this is a fake mail, they have my email address ?  and should I do anything  else to report this ?

Thanks

Jim

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@Jimbocars

If 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