Paypal email mis-spelled - is it legit?

frivolous_fay

The spelling is appalling, but tbh the message itself isn't anything unusual as far as I can see.

If there was a link to click on, it would be obvious spam. The fact that it tells you to log in to your account means it would be a pretty ineffective piece of spoof mail!

If you have only told them M, and not your full first name, that would explain why their template refers to M... although...

'Upon checking your account M it shoes that, acceptable documents include utility bills, a bank or credit card statement, or a health or car
insurance bill.'

What a mess!

Premier_2

kerrydrobertson wrote: »

i just received this from 'paypal', is clearly not from paypal, loads of spelling mistakes, cant click on the links on their page apart the signing in. do u think if i replied to them they would get it? have also forwarded it on to paypal abuse.

Dear PayPaI Customer,...

Paypal will always address you by your real name.

Have you noticed how the URL doesn't actually point to where it says it does? :eek:
Have you noticed how most of the page (except the login id & password fields) you arrive at by by clicking on the rogue link is just an image of the paypal site?
(most of the links don't work. e.g. "sign up" at the top, "About us" at the bottom, etc

As already stated, it's a scam!
Also a very good example as already stated never to click on links in emails that you think go to your paypal account. Access your paypal account directly from your browser by typing in the correct address.

Widelats

frivolous_fay wrote: »

The spelling is appalling, but tbh the message itself isn't anything unusual as far as I can see.

If there was a link to click on, it would be obvious spam. The fact that it tells you to log in to your account means it would be a pretty ineffective piece of spoof mail!

If you have only told them M, and not your full first name, that would explain why their template refers to M... although...

'Upon checking your account M it shoes that, acceptable documents include utility bills, a bank or credit card statement, or a health or car
insurance bill.'

What a mess!

They did address me with my full name i just omitted it on here, but as they used my real name, why have they used M? Well i think it looks dodgy even though there is no links, i wish paypal and eBay would hurry up and confirm it is a scam.

Widelats

kerrydrobertson wrote: »

i just received this from 'paypal', is clearly not from paypal, loads of spelling mistakes, cant click on the links on their page apart the signing in. do u think if i replied to them they would get it? have also forwarded it on to paypal abuse.

Dear PayPaI Customer,

We regret to inform you that your account has been locked.
This has been done due to several failed log-in attempts.
Case ID: TN-440-22-40


To unlock your account please click the following link and complete the Security Measures:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/security

If you fail to authenticate your account will be suspended for fraud prevention.
Previous notifications have been sent.
We apologize for the inconvenience, this measure was taken for your protection.



PayPal Email ID PP1980-322

That is so much easier to identify as a scam than mine - that is a definate scam.

TurkishDelight

kerrydrobertson wrote: »

i just received this from 'paypal', is clearly not from paypal, loads of spelling mistakes, cant click on the links on their page apart the signing in. do u think if i replied to them they would get it? have also forwarded it on to paypal abuse.

Dear PayPaI Customer,

We regret to inform you that your account has been locked.
This has been done due to several failed log-in attempts.
Case ID: TN-440-22-40


To unlock your account please click the following link and complete the Security Measures:
www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/security

If you fail to authenticate your account will be suspended for fraud prevention.
Previous notifications have been sent.
We apologize for the inconvenience, this measure was taken for your protection.



PayPal Email ID PP1980-322

The actual link: jena.divtlc.unimi.it/click.php (http taken out in case of accidental clicking. )

kerrydrobertson

have just got yet another email.

Widelats

Just got confirmation from Paypal, it was a scam mail, though why it did not include a link is beyond me.

NotQuiteNorbert

Widelats wrote: »

Just got confirmation from Paypal, it was a scam mail, though why it did not include a link is beyond me.

Paypal will say anything they are sent is a scam though.

NotQuiteNorbert

I just forwarded a completely legitimate Paypal email to [EMAIL="spoof@paypal.com"]spoof@paypal.com[/EMAIL] and got this back:

Hello NotQuiteNorbert,

Thanks for forwarding that suspicious-looking email. You're right - it
was a phishing attempt, and we're working on stopping the fraud. By
reporting the problem, you've made a difference!

Identity thieves try to trick you into revealing your password or other
personal information through phishing emails and fake websites. To learn
more about online safety, click "Security Center" on any PayPal webpage.


Every email counts. When you forward suspicious-looking emails to
[EMAIL="spoof@paypal.com"]spoof@paypal.com[/EMAIL], you help keep yourself and others safe from identity
theft.

Your account security is very important to us, so we appreciate your
extra effort.

Thanks,

PayPal


This email is sent to you by the contracting entity to your User
Agreement, either PayPal Ince, PayPal Pte. Ltd or PayPal (Europe) S.à
r.l. & Cie, S.C.A. Soci!t! en Commandite par Actions, Registered Office:
5th Floor 22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg RCS Luxembourg B 118
349.

Widelats

What the hell is wrong with paypal? I honestly am totally stumped as to their communication with customers, this is unbelievable - i am lost and confused ... maybe for my own sanity i should give up on paypal and eBay totally....