Received email re:Bitcoin purchase via Paypal?

[deste77]

I just received an email  from a paypal email stating I purchased $499. of Bitcoin from Blockchain? Have I been hacked or is this a scam email ? I don't see this charge in my activity log?

[kernowlass]

@deste77 

Yep sounds like a typical spoof so 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

[DHinterlong]

Me too I blocked it and reported it as spam but didn't click on any links. Mine had my whole name too but I knew it was a scam.

[MissLDH61908]

I just got an email just like this. I forwarded it to spoof@paypal.com. I know it’s a scam. Scared the heck out of me though!