Alert: PayPal email scam is currently in circulation
The Institute of Financial Accountants (ifa) has issued today a warning for a PayPal email scam.
Please be aware that a PayPal email scam is currently in circulation.
The email relates to AML checks and then directs you to a link to fill in some details.
This email should be deleted.
Look out for:
Email addressed “Dear (then your name or email address)”
The link in the web address having “Http” at the start rather than “https” which means it’s not secure
Here’s an example of what to look out for and advice from PayPal.
Source: ifa – PayPal email scam
