Hello @Bhe08,
Welcome to the PayPal Community!
We do occasionally run promotions that offer $5 for creating a new account or referring a friend. If you qualified for an offer like this, it is considered a reward and you don't have to pay for it. To learn more about how to determine if an email was from PayPal, I recommend reviewing this Help Center article: How do I spot and report a fake PayPal email or website?
I hope this helps!
- Meghan
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