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derekpara | 12:32 Thu 23rd Jul 2015 | Spam & Scams
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I've just had an email, seemingly from paypal, saying they have noticed that there is no address or ID attached to my account and I should log in and send them ID from either my passport, a financial statement or any official government documentation.

They also ask for proof of address via a recent utility bill, financial statement or Certificate of Residence.

They conclude by asking me for my paypal account number to be sent to [email protected]


I use paypal for on-line purchases fairly frequently and have never had a request like this before. Is it a random and legitimate security check or is it a scam ?
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If the message was address to you by name it is possibly genuine. If (as is more likely) it is addressed to "dear customer" it is definitely a scam.

If you want to be sure log in to your paypal account - BUT DO NOT USE ANY LINKS THEY HAVE PROVIDED
Log in to your paypal account but not through that link. If all is well it is a scam, which I very much suspect it is
Why don't you ask Paypal? Your Paypal account gives a phone number for contact.
scam, no doubt at all
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The email is addressed personally to me.

The request for information is confirmed on the official paypal site and I've spoken to a rep who provided further confirmation. So, fingers crossed, it is kosher. I'll let you know if it isn't !

Thanks to you all.
If its a link with https:// as the beginning of the link and is addressed personally to your name then I guess it is legit. Just to make sure everything is not scam, better to check your account online.
Hope everything's been settled already.
sounz like deffo scambo to me

[ shoot them if they turn out to aliens }
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Thanks, abcedez. Checked my PayPal account and all is correct.

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