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Thanks, I am just about ready to start a paypal account so this info is helpful.

ALWAYS SPEAK TO A LIVE PERSON

Thanks for posting this information.

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Originally Posted by Amythyst02

I know many of us use paypal, and I have never had an issue with them at all. But I did this morning receive an email from them. Instead of clicking on the link that was provided I called them instead. This email is one of those that is trying to get your information. I do not understand completely how its done, but I do know enough not to click on links. I just wanted to warn everyone here, because I know some might click on it, and the scammers would get your info. Here is a copy of the email that I received:

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Dear PayPal Member

As part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in the PayPal system.We recently contacted you after noticing an issue on your account.We requested information from you for the following reason:

Our system detected unusual charges to a credit card linked to your PayPal account.

Reference Number: PPxxxxxxxxx

This is the Last reminder to log in to PayPal as soon as possible. Once you log in, you will be provided with steps to restore your account access.

Once you log in, you will be provided with steps to restore your account access. We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure account safety.

Click here to activate your account

We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your account. We apologise for any inconvenience

So if you get anything like this, call paypal, do not click on the link provided. Paypal will as you to send them a copy of the email so they can research and try to figure out who is sending these.

PayPal will never send an email like this.....if charges are above a certain amount they will CALL YOU....as they did to me last week!!

Thanks for the heads-up.

Thanks for the warning.

Be careful because some are supposedly sent from banks too. Never click on a link in an email. I almost did one time and I KNOW better. I just wasn't thinking. I realized what it was and felt so stupid, but at least I got out of it before I put in my password.

I just this morning rec'd an email from usps w/subject: Unable to deliever package. First clue: Have rec'd all pkgs I'm expecting and 2nd clue: How does the usps know my email address. I don't think so. Got rid of that puppy real quick.

Thanks for the warning. I don't fall for these, but DH does. Now if I could just get him to take a moment and really look at what it says and realize something isn't right.

Thanks so much for the information. I had a similar e-mail from AT&T. So be careful with that as well.

In Oregon now we are getting phone messages from "wells fargo" saying there is trouble with our VISA, only it is a scam. Just hang up.

Interesting - and thanks for reminding everyone how important it is to be careful. I get one of these kind of scam messages at least once a week, and I automatically delete them or send them to 'spam.' I just deleted this one about 5 minutes ago - should have thought to warn everyone as you have.

I have had to get my credit card number cancelled twice. I have not given the newest number to paypal yet. Thanks for the warning.

I have also received this email every so often... BEST part is I do not have a pay pal account..Wonder why these scammers don't just GET A JOB and put their efforts to better use.

Judy in AZ

Thanks for the alert.