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Hi guys, I just recieved this text. Pretty sure it’s a scam as there’s no activity on my account. I haven’t called/responded to the text. Anyone else get this? #AIert-*Paypa|;You've paid AU$1900.00 to lnt'ellectinfo.co.Ltd. on 2021/06/16, If any Query or Dispute Please Report on (02)800-645-01 Thank You. -<removed>
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If its a spoof then NEVER USE ANY LINK in that email OR phone number.
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.
Also paypal do not provide phone numbers in emails.
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/us/selfhelp/article/how-to-spot-fake-emails-faq2340/2
https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/security/suspicious-activity
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