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carsonlouise
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Hig guys I recieved a text from a mobile number claiming to be PayPal the message is below. Is this fraud? Your account is limited due to a failed payment request. Please log in at <removed> to remove this restriction Does anyone know if this is genuine? Thanks

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kernowlass
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@carsonlouise 

 

Well i'm certainly not going to click that link to see.

But all you have to do is log into your paypal account NORMALLY and not via any link in a text and if you don't see any messages on your account you will doubly know its a scam /  spoof.


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kernowlass
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@carsonlouise 

 

Well i'm certainly not going to click that link to see.

But all you have to do is log into your paypal account NORMALLY and not via any link in a text and if you don't see any messages on your account you will doubly know its a scam /  spoof.


Advice is voluntary.
Kudos / Solution appreciated.
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