Hereford Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 HiWe got an email today from what looks like a paypal address (ends .be which looks suspicious) suggesting that someone was using our account illegally but "we don't think it is you"...Our computer would not let us open the link (said it was dangerous).I have checked our account, from the bookmark I always use, and all seems well.I am certain that this is a scam. Not sure if I can forward the email to paypal.Take care!Edit: Paypal say please send to [email protected] which I have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Hereford wrote : I am certain that this is a scam. Not sure if I can forward the email to paypal.You have done the right thing by not opening the link and by forwarding the mail to Paypal .. now you should delete the mail.These phishing attempts are aimed at trying to part you from your money but they haven't succeeded this time.Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomoss Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 After 13 years on this forum reading warnings such as you have just given, you shouldn't even be tempted to open a link in an email.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 That you clicked on the link suggests that you may not have learnt enough [:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 You should be able to see from the URL that it's going elsewhere shouldn't you? Nearly got caught the other evening with a spoof reporting to be from 1&1 our website hoster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 If ever in doubt log into Paypal and check for messages or alerts, any legitimate communications will be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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