Free £5 Claim Email from Paypal?

[Bhavick]

I received a email from PayPal today informing me that i could claim £5 free if I clicked the link in the email. I clicked the link and then i was directed to a page that said I am not eligible because i am not a Australian resident which is true because I am from the UK. Am a bit confused as to why Paypal would send me this email as i am not based in the correct location, i think this is highly misleading by Paypal and i feel a bit cheated to be honest. I just wanted to confirm that this is actually a valid email and not a scam? I did change my password as a precautionary measure also.

Thanks

[Bhavick]

BUMP can anyone shed some light on this please?

[easyquadparts]

Yeh same here We seem to be having some trouble. You may have claimed this offer already or are not eligible for this promotion. Terms and Conditions Eligible Participant: Open only to residents of Australia who (1) are eighteen (18) years of age or older; (2) have an Australian PayPal account in good standing (“Valid Account”) ; and (3) receive an authorised invitation to participate in the offer (eligibility for those who receive such invitation will be determined solely by PayPal) (“Eligible Claim £5, not the currency of Australia, not suprised ebay moved on.

[Bhavick]

Yep this is the exact message I got when I tried claiming my free £5. No idea why Paypal would send these emails to people outside of Australia if the offer doesn't apply to them. As i said i feel a bit cheated by the whole situation. Maybe someone from Paypal can shed some light on this shambles?