Beware! PayPal phishing e-mails

[lincolndsp]

Got this e-mail today:


Your account access is temporarily limited

Dear member,

We recently reviewed your account, and we need more information about your business to allow us to provide uninterrupted service. Until we can collect this information, your access to sensitive account features will be limited. We would like to restore your access as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Why is my account access limited ?

Your account access has been limited for the following reason (s):

We have reason to believe that your account was accessed by a third party. Because protecting the security of your account is our primary concern, we have limited access to sensitive PayPal account features. We understand that this may be an inconvenience but please understand that this temporary limitation is for your protection.

(Your case ID for this reason is PP-139-164-101.)


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How can I restore my account access?

Please visit the Resolution Center and complete the steps to remove limitations.


Completing all of the checklist items will automatically restore your account access.

If you need help logging in, go to our Help Center by clicking the Help link located in the upper right-hand corner of any PayPal page.

Sincerely,

PayPal

2010 PayPal Inc. All rights reserved. PayPal is located at 2211 N. First St., San Jose, CA 95131.



the so-called "Resolution Center" is clickable with this destination:
secceck.go.ro//securityceck.html

 

[mosilager]

Just as a fyi...if you get emails like these, you should forward them to the following address (and copy the idiot who's trying to scam you too)...it's an official email address for paypal.

[email protected]

cheers