Paypal scam

[Qman]

I had a supposed email saying it was from Paypal and wanted me to update my details or my account would close. I was suspicious and rang Paypal who told me not to open the email as it was a scam.

Beware, because it did look fairly genuine. I hope these people get what they deserve and it is very painful.

 

[Great In Grass]

I've had similar over the past couple of weeks, I never open any emails relating to PayPal 100% safe then. Getting stuff about logging into my Apple account too, only thing is I don't own a single Apple product or hold an account with them.

 

[Dry Rot]

There's a similar thread on here about this Paypal scam. I agree, it is convincing.

 

[SRRC]

I've stopped using Paypal at all as there is so much scamming going on.

 

[Princess Pooper]

I've had loads of Paypal scam emails over the last year, just ignore them all.

 

[thesilentone]

There are many emails from banks, paypal, ebay, amazon, all asking to update your details, all should be deleted.

The Paypal mail is years old, it is unlikely any of the places where on-line payment is taken or financial transactions take place will ask you to update your details by email.

 

[Courier]

How can I update my details ? I can't even remember how to get into PayPal

 

[Campbell]

Been mentioned before, but always check the sender e-mail address, easy to spot a scammer e-mail then forward to spoof@paypal or whatever it is.

 

[Exfarmer]

for most sites to do an update, if you have forgotten your details password etc. You will need to be using the same Email account you signed in with, then attempt to log in on the site. If you cannot remember password , it will prompt you to click on " forgotten password". This will automatically send a link to your original email address. Then it is safe to use this link.

 

[Courier]

for most sites to do an update, if you have forgotten your details password etc. You will need to be using the same Email account you signed in with, then attempt to log in on the site. If you cannot remember password , it will prompt you to click on " forgotten password". This will automatically send a link to your original email address. Then it is safe to use this link.

So why would I do that in response to a scammer [emoji36]

 

[Philip Watkins]

So why would I do that in response to a scammer [emoji36]

You don't but they are hoping to catch the naive ones that don't realise it's a scam.