I have been receiving the same random text messages as if I had asked for two -step verification. I didn't even try to login should so why am I / we getting these? Here's why: PayPal made a (bad) decision to allow a user to login a) with a password or b) by asking for and receiving a text message with a 6 digit code. (Users can also choose to always have a two-step verification even the do sign in with a password which is good.) But many people now choose to just get code to login - no PW required! They might not want to login with their password or maybe have forgotten it. I'll take the code! It's easier! Well it's also easier for the bad guys. Now cyber crooks/bot can simply have your email and select "send me a code" versus using a password. PayPal thought they were "helping" users by making logging in easier, have in fact built a new gateway for cyber criminals. Thanks PayPal! ITS NOT CONVENIENT when someone is trying to hack my account now by requesting a text instead of using a password and it's NOT ME! Horrible security situation that PayPal created here. If they have my email and a stingray device, they can get in. PayPal should stop this option and force password login (fairly common - duh) and THEN ask for a 2nd verification via text. Astonishing that what was (formerly) a fairly secure and hassle-free payment system, just voluntarily made their system much more vulnerable for users. Bad call PayPal. Oh wait....I just another text providing me my 6 digit code that I didn't request for the second time today.
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