Pishing attempt

[PierreRO]

Hi,

I received a message looking to be from Paypal informing me about a payment I have sent for 134$

I did not remember about the transaction so I clicked on the link provided for in the message to resolve the issue

The link brought me on a page where I was asked to give my login and password

The I realised the web address was stranged

I searched for my usual paypal account.  I did not see the transaction on the paypal account, which leads me to think it was indeed a pishing attempt.

I changed my password on Paypal

Hope it can help some of you

Pierre

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@PierreRO 

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