Someone tried to access my account and I was sent a code.

shikawkee
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Someone tried to access my account at 3:52am my time here in London where I'm working (or 9:52 CST) and a login code was sent to my phone that I saw when I woke up.  Has this ever happened to anyone?   I've restricted the browser ID used and removed it from my account.  I've also instituted 2-step authorization.  Can this be investigated?  Can the perp be tracked at all?  Thanks.

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ChanAung
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Someone tried to access my account and I was sent a code. Options shikawkee shikawkee New Community Member Posted on ‎Aug-02-2022 05:56 AM Someone tried to access my account at 3:52am my time here in London where I'm working (or 9:52 CST) and a login code was sent to my phone that I saw when I woke up. Has this ever happened to anyone? I've restricted the browser ID used and removed it from my account. I've also instituted 2-step authorization. Can this be investigated? Can the perp be tracked at all? Thanks
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shikawkee
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Come to think of it after talking to a PayPal rep it must be an inside job because they assured me the person had my password but the PayPal verification thwarted them.

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