I received the email below today. It is a scam to get your account username and password
Quote:
Security Measures
"Our systems detected your user ID being used in Europe."
Dear member
Our systems detected your user ID being used in Europe. At the moment we are trying to trace and resolve the provenience of this matter, so please get involved in helping us trace these bruteforcing attempts. Use the link below to access our mainframe database and confirm the information we have on file for your account.
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr? cmd=_login-run
If you choose to ignore our request, you leave us no choice but to temporarily suspend your account.
If you received this notice and you are not the authorized account holder, please be aware that it is in violation of PayPal policy to represent oneself as another member. PayPal is committed in assisting law enforcement with any inquires related to attempts to misappropriate personal information with the intent to commit fraud or theft. Information will be provided at the request of law enforcement agencies to ensure that impersonators are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law..
Thank you for your patience as we work together to protect your account.
Sincerely,
PayPal Account Review Department
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If you click the link it takes you to a page that looks like paypal. When you try and log in it does not work. The fraudsters then have your details and can go and spend your money.
NEVER go to paypal from a link in an email. Paypal will NEVER email you asking you to log in like this.
Becareful or you will loose your money