Fake Paypal account created under my name
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I found out that someone created a fraudulent Paypal account under one of my email aliases. They were not able to verify this account because they couldn't log into my email - fortunately I use very strong passwords.
What's the best way to proceed getting this fake account deleted? Should I just notify the FBI? Trying to get an email or phone for Paypal is like looking for the holy grail.

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Hey sacjones,
Great question, the best option is to contact us so that we can help. You can reach us by phone, Facebook, or Twitter for assistance with this issue, and we'll look into it to ensure everything is resolved. Hopefully this is taken care of for you soon!
- Ashley M
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