Email Scam Payment

[LesLawson72]

Got an email from PayPal saying a payment to some Abdul something was pending . Anyone else

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@LesLawson72 

If its a spoof, NEVER USE ANY LINK.

Firstly if the email/text addressed you as ''Dear Member'' / ''Customer'' / ''Client'' OR your ''email address'' then that confirms its a spoof as paypal would address you by your full name eg Dear John Smith.

Secondly if there was a link OR attachment in that email/text to ''cancel'' any transaction or ''confirm'' any details then again it would be a spoof.

If there was a problem with your account Paypal would not ask you to click on an unsafe link in an email or by downloading an attachment, they would direct you to log in normally and go to the resolution or the message centre for more information.

More info here >>
https://www.paypal.com/us/selfhelp/article/how-to-spot-fake-emails-faq2340/2
https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/security/suspicious-activity

[Murr2000]

Hi:

I received this email below today February 21st/2020: After checking my Pay Pal account and not through this email. No money was deducted. Pay Pal users Please be aware of this PayPal scam. This email looks legit.

Regards,

Hello Customer,

You sent a payment of $18,64 USD to Srinivasa <removed>

It may take a few moments for this transaction to appear in your account.

Merchant
Srinivasa <removed>
Instructions to merchant
You haven't entered any instructions. DescriptionUnit priceQtyAmountSales Database - Premium Package $18,64 USD1$18,64 USD 

[kernowlass]

@Murr2000 

You can tell its spoof from the first 2 words, paypal never call you Dear Customer, they call you by your full first and last name.