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Re: scam emails

by maristofer in Archive
‎Mar-05-2013 12:56 AM
‎Mar-05-2013 12:56 AM
i got this today 15 minutes after using paypal to buy something, i believe it is a scam but the time scale is worrying   Reference #PP-002-233-630-064 Account Status Update Change your password and security questions Response required Upon receipt ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Log in to your PayPal account as soon as possible ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear PayPal user, Recently, there's been activity in your PayPal account that seems unusual compared to your normal account activities. Please log in to PayPal to confirm your identity and update your password and security questions. To help protect your account, no one can send money or withdraw money. In addition, no one can close your account, send refunds, remove any bank accounts,  or remove credit cards. ----------------------------------- What's going on? ----------------------------------- We're concerned that someone is using your PayPal account without your knowledge. Recent activity from your account seems to have occurred from a suspicious location or under circumstances that may be different than usual.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------- What to do Log in to your PayPal account as soon as possible. We may ask you to confirm information you provided when you created your account to make sure you're the account holder.  You should also do the following for your own protection: - Check your account details (address, email, phone, etc.) to make sure they're accurate.  - Review your account activity  to make sure you recognize the transactions made recently.  - Report any unknown or unauthorized activity.  Go to the Resolution Center and click Dispute a Transaction. ----------------------------------- What's next? ----------------------------------- Let's work together to restore your account. Click here to reactivate your account After you complete all of the tasks, we should respond within 72 hours. Thanks for choosing PayPal. If you need help or have any questions, call us at Login, Click "Contact Us", Click "Call Us", 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday, Please note that hours of operation may vary on holidays. Sincerely, PayPal     This email was sent by an automated system, so if you reply, nobody will ... View more
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