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Paypal Email Scam

Eiluj

Published on March 22, 2017

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I log in to my email tonight and then I saw an email from Paypal stating that there is an unusual activity from my account. I was already skeptical and then I started to think that this is not right so I check all steps that I know that will prove me right that this is a phishing email trying to steal private, sensitive data. I took a screen capture so you all can see it.

Just always remember to do this steps and you will be fine.

  • Don't Panic. Clear your mind (yeah I said that because I have a different email address for my Paypal account)
  • Always check the sender (that's sender is not even from paypal)
  • Check if they put your real name (emails from Paypal will always contain your full name)
  • Do not click any links that you see (especially when in doubt)

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I forwarded the email to spoof@paypal.com so they can take a look.

Have a good night everyone! Always be safe.

Julie

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