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I received over the last few days into my junk folder 2 emails supposedly asking me to click a link and verify my account details with paypal as it had been flagged in a security check.

DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT CLICK ON THIS LINK AND FILL IN YOUR ACCOUNT NAME AND PASSWORD, as your account will then become somebody elses too.

This is a rotten phishing scam and it looked legit, but it aint, I was wary enough not to click the link, but I'm sure some people will be sucked in.

Here is the contents of the email for reference.

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Dear Valued Paypal Member

Your account has been randomly flagged in our system as a part of our routine security measures.

This is a must to ensure that only you have access and use of your PayPal account and to ensure a safe PayPal experience.

We require all flagged accounts provide full information on file with us for future verification.

To verify your Information at this time, please visit our secure server webform by clicking the hyperlink below

Please do not reply to this e-mail. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered. For assistance, log in to your PayPal
account and choose the "Help" link in the footer of any page.

We sincerely ask you, as a PayPal account holder, to login to your account and give us the necessary information. Complete the necessary verification tasks within 5 days, or your account might get temporarily suspended. Proceed with the link below.

Paypal will always send email by your name, not valued paypal customer like this rotten email.

Just thought I'd let you guys know.
Heath

they also have a slightly better command of the english language, which helps...

send it to spoof@paypal.com.

Paypal will always address you by your name (as given in your personal details) and not as "valued paypal member".

They already have your info and don't need it re-supplied.

Oops, already deleted it.

I also got 2 of these as well..
I just deleted them..
You can tell straight away they are scammers..
Bastards!!