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Paypal email scam
Little_Miss_Lexi
Posts: 52 Forumite
Just a heads up, I got an email supposedly from Paypal saying that my account had been logged into by a romanian IP address more than twice so they blocked my account until I verified this was ok by me.
I floated my mouse above the link and it linked to a different website which wasn't a paypal site at all, The email looks so genuine and it's very easy to fall for. IF you get an email like this make sure you don't click on any links, Go to paypals website and email from there to ask if anything is going wrong with your account.
They've got a spam and fraud email link where you send them the fraud emails which I did to try and cut down the amount of frauds that get about.
I'm very computer savvy but even this nearly fooled me because It looked VERY genuine. Had the pal pay headers and addresses and everything.
Anyway, Just wanted to let everyone know, Would hate to see other people fall for this scam.
I floated my mouse above the link and it linked to a different website which wasn't a paypal site at all, The email looks so genuine and it's very easy to fall for. IF you get an email like this make sure you don't click on any links, Go to paypals website and email from there to ask if anything is going wrong with your account.
They've got a spam and fraud email link where you send them the fraud emails which I did to try and cut down the amount of frauds that get about.
I'm very computer savvy but even this nearly fooled me because It looked VERY genuine. Had the pal pay headers and addresses and everything.
Anyway, Just wanted to let everyone know, Would hate to see other people fall for this scam.
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I get more than a dozen of these a day on various accounts, they are very common and are best just ignored. It is difficult to find anyone that would fall for them now anyway.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0
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There are always some unaware people in the world. I wouldn't underestimate them.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE Forum Team0
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