This is how you protect yourself
Readers will forward PayPal phishing to us as an email attachment in March. In the PDF file, you will be asked to click the link and enter the data. Such attachments may also cause greater harm.
This is what a fake PDF attachment looks like (Source: netzwelt.de)
Relevant readers continued to forward phishing messages to us in March. Emails where criminals pretend to be PayPal and send PDF attachments are particularly noticeable. There they asked the affected people to enter their personal data on the website. Requirements are as follows:
Email body:
We want to ensure that PayPal is a safe place to do business. We noticed some changes to your account.
Needs further review. During this time, you may not have access to certain account activities.
IP address: 241.1151.21.145
Case ID: # MHKA12IY3MASWC8SRNXU
Date: Monday, March 2, 2020. Open the attachment file to remove the restrictions!
PDF file text
Your PayPal account has been restricted
We want to ensure that PayPal is a safe place to do business.
We noticed that some changes in your account require further review. During this time, you may not be able to access certain account activities.
Remove restrictions
Click the "Remove Restrictions" button above to log into your account and view your valid information to ensure that your account is secure and all payments are secure.
If you receive a similar email, you should not open the link contained in it. Generally, never open attachments from unknown senders, as malware, Trojan horses, and other malware can also be hidden here. If you are unsure whether your account is restricted, you should always access the service through official channels.
In addition, PayPal will never prompt you to enter personal information via email. If you suspect a message has been phished, it's a good idea to delete the email immediately or forward it to the following email address:
Did you receive a suspicious email?
Phishing checklist
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Unknown sender?
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