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[Jodielee79-]

I just received a text message on my phone from a number i dont know saying "hour pay pal account is now blocked.unless you confirm your identity,if I don't do it today it will be permanently closed then there was a link to click on.i dubius about things like this so can someone help me what to do.thanks

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@Jodielee79- 

If its a spoof, 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

[Jodielee79-]

Is there any way i can send you a screenshot of the message,j also had a call on mg house phone this morning say the same thing,i feel there just after my bank details for some reason