This a.m. had an inbox email from "PayPal Assistant", basically saying my account was compromised, unauthorized activity, account temporary deactivated, yada yada. Had a link "To Account" button at bottom to supposedly check and reactivate.
Email appeared very official and well written, not spelling errors I could detect. BUT, I did NOT click on link. Rather I went straight to my PayPal acct to check, and all is well, no unauthorized activity, no messages from PayPal. Then checked help and how to report. Forwarded email to spoof at paypal.com
Interesting thing, when I went back to the email, all wording had changed and almost unintelligible wording, but basic idea was still there. So went back to inbox, then opened email and for brief second original email could be seen. Odd. Sent email to trash.
Just yesterday watched on CNBC how a couple using Coinbase for crypto got a similar type email or text and clicked on link, Mistake. Hackers got their info and drained account. Doubtful I would have clicked on email fake PP link, but it was a good reminder.
Lesson, Be Careful. Check with company first before doing anything else. Don't panic, don't click on email links.
Email appeared very official and well written, not spelling errors I could detect. BUT, I did NOT click on link. Rather I went straight to my PayPal acct to check, and all is well, no unauthorized activity, no messages from PayPal. Then checked help and how to report. Forwarded email to spoof at paypal.com
Interesting thing, when I went back to the email, all wording had changed and almost unintelligible wording, but basic idea was still there. So went back to inbox, then opened email and for brief second original email could be seen. Odd. Sent email to trash.
Just yesterday watched on CNBC how a couple using Coinbase for crypto got a similar type email or text and clicked on link, Mistake. Hackers got their info and drained account. Doubtful I would have clicked on email fake PP link, but it was a good reminder.
Lesson, Be Careful. Check with company first before doing anything else. Don't panic, don't click on email links.
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